The quick answer to your question is no. State franchise tax only applies to business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, and...

What documents are requested to file a UCC?

The only document required to effect the filing of a security interest (commonly referred to as a UCC) with the Secretary of State is a completed...

Can a business have the same name in the same industry in the same state??

It depends on what the other company's "trade name" registration is. If it is an assumed name (DBA), then you do not need to change the name of...

This is not advisable as it could be considered unfair competition, which under Texas law, leads to substantial damages. Depending on how you...

How or where can I find a example on how to respond back to defendants lawyer , so I can get more time to hire consul

From what I understand, you don't really need to buy time -- just find an attorney ASAP. Once the case is removed, the only real timeline is that...

Law firm, L.L.P, with no corporation as a partner and gross receipts over $5M. Is accrual accounting required by the IRS?

I am not a tax lawyer, but the answer appears to be no because as a partnership, the firm's tax status is regulated by Subchapter K of the Internal...

Justice court default hearing

You can file a written answer before the date of the default hearing and then appear at the default hearing and explain that you never received...

Competing companies and Legal Business Names

The short answer to your question is yes, if the companies are incorporated in other states. Formation of corporations and other business entities...

I am being sued for defamation in California but live in Texas. Does the CA court have jurisdiction to proceed with the case?

This is a question of California law, but I believe that the California court would not have jurisdiction over you if you never physically traveled...