Tips on starting a franchise are invaluable if you’re thinking about diving into the franchise world. Owning a franchise can be both profitable and rewarding if you go about it the right way. The process doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does take time and planning if you want to create success. If you’re … Continue reading “Tips on Starting a Franchise and Keeping it Going”
Read MoreAn S corporation is a closely held corporation that generally doesn’t pay income taxes. Instead, the corporation passes all corporate income, deductions, losses, and even credit straight to their shareholders for tax purposes. While an LLC and an S Corporation are different, LLC members can typically elect to be taxed as an S corporation to … Continue reading “How to Start an S-Corporation”
Read MoreNOTE: This article is not considered legal advice, just our interpretation. As always, we recommend you contact an attorney if you are unclear on any new law. California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), also known as the “Gig Worker” bill, was passed in 2019 under the guise it would promote labor unions and provide benefits to … Continue reading “How to Make Sense of AB5 (And Possibly Get Around It)”
Read MoreAfter you create a legal entity by either incorporating (C or S corporations) or forming an LLC, it’s important to know what to do next. Some states have extra requirements after you’ve completed all of the paperwork for your legal entity to become activated, and depending on the type of legal entity you chose you’ll … Continue reading “What to Do After Incorporating or Forming an LLC”
Read MoreYou don’t need to be a United States citizen to sell on Amazon, but once you sell 50 or more items on the marketplace, you’ll need to have a proper tax id. However, if you’re selling through Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) program then you’ll need to form a company in the United States before … Continue reading “How to Sell on Amazon as a Non-US Citizen”
Read MoreCorporate bylaws are the legal rules a corporation is operated by after the business if formed. Once the organization has a legal entity that has been filed with its state, the board of directors will typically decide on the bylaws which the company will live by going forward. Some examples of bylaws include listing a … Continue reading “What are Corporate Bylaws?”
Read MoreOpening a business bank account is a simple four step process that can typically be completed in less than an hour, if you have prepared beforehand. You can open a business bank account either online or in-person, but doing so online will typically take longer and could require additional documentation. Before you open a business … Continue reading “How to Open a Business Bank Account”
Read MoreCorporate stock refers to a type of ownership in a legal business entity, such as an C-corporation. Corporations typically issue stock to raise money from investors to fund capital expenditures or future growth. Typically corporate stock is broken up into common or preferred stock. Both can be beneficial depending on what the situation is for … Continue reading “How Corporate Stock Works: Types of Stock and How to Issue It”
Read MoreOne of the most popular ways to protect businesses from potential legal liability is to use multiple business incorporations. This typically entails a business putting assets in different LLC’s or corporations. The biggest benefit to business owners is that if you have a big mess up, or financial loss, in one part of your business … Continue reading “Why Using Multiple Business Entities May Help Your Business”
Read MoreTransferring real property, or other assets, into an LLC or corporation can help you protect yourself from personal liability. This is typically done with property you anticipate having another party involved with in some way, such as a rental property. Transferring property can help protect you from personal legal liability. The process for transferring property … Continue reading “How to Transfer Property to Your LLC or Corporation”
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