The advantage of an LLC over a partnership is that an LLC will shield your personal assets from liability for company actions, while a partnership...

What am I required to do legally before my company can start publishing books?

I don't know of any specific licensing requirements that apply to being a publisher, but there are a lot of legal issues you will need professional...

Is it correct to calculate the "Par Value" value by dividing the money I invested on the total number of shares?

Par value is the lowest price at which a company can sell its shares. So you can set a par value, and then based on that number and the money you...

Do I have to file for the same exemption for a note offering?

If the note is convertible into common or preferred stock, rather than just a straight promissory note, then in all likelihood it is a security,...

Can I start a business partnership with a foreign national living outside the United States?

Sure, you can do this. I frequently have helped overseas clients, including non-US citizens, form corporations in the US. Because you are a US...

Help regarding understanding agreement / term sheet related to angel investment.

Having worked with a number of startups on angel investments, you are right to want to consult a lawyer to understand the term sheet. There are a...

Do i need to close the California company to Incorporate same company in Delaware?

If you want to change your state of incorporation, you do not have to dissolve the California company and then incorporate a new Delaware...

I am looking to hire a general consul for my start up business where do I look to hire one?

You'll want a business/corporate attorney for this, but you need someone who is experience in dealing with startups.

Would I be able to from a domestic (in-state) llc in wyoming?

Sure, you can form an LLC in Wyoming, but you may have to register that LLC in Connecticut as a "foreign LLC" if your HQ is there, or if you are...

Need help setting up a vesting schedule for founders stock in a newly formed startup

This is something that I handle frequently for my startup clients. You would do all this through a stock purchase agreement, which would lay out...