No, you would need a business license (occupation tax certificate) from either the county or city where you live, depending on whether you live...

Do I need to obtain more than one Federal tax ID number?

I agree with Mr, Morgan. A vast majority of small business acquisitions are done via an asset sale and not an actual sale of stock, primarily for...

How do I deed real estate to my LLC and do I need a new lease agreement signed?

You can use a quit claim deed to transfer the property to your LLC. However, there are likely other issues to consider, e.g., violating any...

How do I submit my own Articles of Incorpation *after* creating a business?

You filed "your own" articles when you registered the corporation with the Secretary of State. The drop down items and the "Optional Provisions"...

I am looking for a business lawyer in Atlanta ( preferably midtown ) who is willing to serve as a registered agent in an LLC?

That is a common practice for most business attorneys. Discuss it with whomever you use to set up the LLC.

I am filing for an LLC, I live in Georgia and I have an online business. Do I need to file an entity in my state or others also?

Mr. Doland is correct. Although technically each state has their rules regarding what constitutes conducting business there, an online presence...

Does a security deposit has to be returned to a renter if the renter owes amount towards utilities?

You may retain any part of the security deposit for any damages caused by the renter that are the renter's responsibility under the lease,...

Will my wife and I have any problems since we signed a 2 year lease on a home in Buford on July 30th 2019 to July 30th 2021 ?

No. The buyers are subject to the terms of the existing lease. Of course, you can always negotiate some kind of buy-out and termination of the...

Advice on incorporating?

LLC is the best fit based on your posting. You can deal with bringing in investors later when the time comes.

Can a business have the same name as a business that is incorporated in the same state by different owners?

No, in the sense that it may not register an entity with the Secretary of State using the same or substantially similar name. However, two...