Legal Traps for Businesses: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Starting a new business is a lot of work! It takes a lot of time and energy to make a profit. But there are some important legal issues you need to think about first. These things can help your business grow with confidence and stay safe. These are some things you...

Changing the Legal Structure of Your Business

The legal structure of your business is not an inconsequential component of the company. Depending on the objectives you have for your business, you may want to form a limited partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Despite spending a good amount...

Registered Agents: More Than Just a Requirement

When you start a business, one of the first things you do is choose registered agents. Your business requires a registered agent in the state where you started your company and in other states where your business is a registered foreign entity.  What is a...

Annual Filing Requirements for LLCs in U.S.

While the process for formally starting an LLC in any state is relatively front-loaded, there are still annual obligations for LLC members (owners). Each state has its own requirements and procedures for LLC maintenance. Some even require reports at a greater...

Where Should You Form Your Business?

The proliferation of online companies — which can be as simple as someone selling merchandise on Amazon or Etsy — has highlighted the practice of forming a business entity in a different state from the home of the owner. For instance, many corporations have been...

Should You Add Your Spouse to Your LLC as a Co-Owner?

Plenty of small business owners wonder whether, for various reasons, it is a good idea to add their spouses as a co-owner (member) of their limited liability company (LLC). If you’re trying to find the answer to this question because you are thinking about starting a...