Hi, I have my company in India and we are intending to sell our services/products in US. How to setup a branch office in US?

Thank you for your question. It involves a lot more than the information you provided. I am not sure why you want to be a US entity. Just...

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IRS Audit - Summons to Credit Bureaus. Is it Normal?

Obtaining a Credit Report is legal but not always done. You did not state whether you are a W-2 employee on cvor business owner. If you own a...

The levies are continuing until released by the IRS. You did not indicate the amount of tax due, but if it is a relatively small amount you should...

What kind of attorney do I need?

You need a good tax and business attorney to help you: 1. Review your business plan 2. Determine the best form of Legal Entity (LLC, ...

Is it better to register an L.L.C. as a foreign entity, or to relocate it or merge it into a new L.L.C. in a new state?

There are tax and business consequences. You will need a Plan of Merger, file the correct forms with the IRS, appropriate LLC Resolutions, and...

In an S Corporation, am I required to pay myself if I have zero income and zero capital?

First, you are correct that an S corporation must pay its officers reasonable salaries. However if the company is not active in not making any...

Our college alumni special interest group is looking to file application for 501c3 status.

Nonprofit organization law is much more complex in setting up for-profit business. It sounds like all that was done was obtaining and EIN. Your...

If I hire a contractor programmer from Australia to help build my US company website, am I subject to backup withholding?

Since the person is a contractor, he/she is treated as a separate, foreign business providing services to your business. You do not have to...

What constitutes an Limited Liability Company doing business in Florida?

The issue is not the bank account. Maintaining a bank account in a State, by itself, does not usually create tax "nexus." However, when you stated...

Buying a small business, what is a "bulk sale certificate", what is a "no lien letter", and what else do I need?

When you buy the shaes os stock of a business you get all liabilities of business. you definitely need the help of a good tax and business...