Your Name or Your Business LLC? What to Use in Your Contracts (and Why It Matters)

It might seem like a small detail…

But whether your personal name or business name is listed in a contract determines far more than formatting.
It determines your legal rights, responsibilities, payment structure, and even your tax deductions.

Let’s walk through the core differences so you can move forward with clarity, alignment, and ease.

Rights & Responsibilities

Who is actually entering the agreement — you, or your company?

When your personal name is listed in the contract, you become the one legally responsible for delivering on every term. That includes obligations, liabilities, and even disputes — all of which attach to you personally.

When your LLC or business name is listed, those responsibilities and protections shift to your business entity. That separation acts as a legal and energetic boundary — one that protects your personal self from professional risk.

This isn’t just strategy. It’s sovereignty.
You’re aligning your legal responsibility with the true container of the work: your business.

Payment Terms

Who is paying — and getting paid — under this agreement?

If you list your personal name, all payments are legally assigned to you as an individual. That also means any issues with refunds, cancellations, or disputes get attached to you.

If you list your LLC or business, the money flows through the business entity. It keeps things clean — from accounting to cash flow — and supports long-term business health.

The clearer the contract, the cleaner the energy.

Taxes & Financial Flow

Here’s where things get even more real.

If a contract names you, any income received:

• Can’t be counted as business revenue, and

• Isn’t eligible for business tax deductions.

That means any related expenses paid by you personally? Also not deductible.

When your LLC or company name is listed instead, income and expenses are tied to the business — exactly where they belong. This sets you up for proper bookkeeping, tax benefits, and financial clarity.

What Should You Do?

Make sure your business name and address appear in the Parties section at the top of the contract.

For example:

“This Agreement is between [Client Name] and [Your Business Name, LLC].”

This single shift does a lot:

• It aligns your paperwork with your business structure.

• It protects your personal assets.

• It keeps your income, taxes, and energy in the right container.

What If Past Contracts List Your Name?

If you’ve already signed a few contracts under your personal name — don’t panic. It’s common, and it’s correctable.

Going forward, you can realign your agreements with clarity and compassion.
Because you deserve to protect both your personal energy and your business flow.

Want to Explore More?

Contracts aren’t just paperwork.
They’re energetic commitments — and you get to decide how they’re held.

If you’re ready to step into a cleaner, more empowered business structure, I have resources and guidance to help. This is your reminder that you (and your business) deserve contracts that support your growth.

Learn More at CEOLegalCoach.com

With love,
Acacia Thornton
CEOLegalCoach.com