First, resolve the zoning issue. You cannot operate your massage service if it will violate either zoning laws or any covenants in the deed to...

Business law

Whether the other person buys in or not is up to you. However, you certainly want a written agreement and you want to be clear what the other...

Question about forming a business involving homemade skin products

There are labeling requirements applicable to such products because of the need for allergy alerts. I would have to investigate a bit to see which...

Forming an LLC in NY

Let me try to answer both your questions. First, an LLC generally insulates its members from the liabilities of the LLC. If the fax blasting is...

Changing my business from an L.L.C. to a C-Corp

Shane, I will be interested in hearing your attorney and cpa's reasoning for using a C corp. There may well be a perspective they have that I...

Can a union in a right to work state negotiate for a member benefit only

I am a labor lawyer and all labor matters (except for agriculture and a few other exceptions) are governed by federal law. It would be helpful to...

Although I do not practice AZ specific law, I have taught Property Law for many years, and this is really a combination property and contract...

S-corp tax Liability

With the caveat that I do not practice AZ tax law, let me try to provide a general answer. In an S corp, the corporation itself is not taxed. All...

Changing my business from an L.L.C. to a C-Corp

I agree with the other commentator that changing to a C corporation may be unwise. I encourage you to speak to an attorney to determine whether a...

New business

You need two professionals to help you open your business in the best possible manner--an attorney and an accountant. My practice is focused on...