Brinda Gandhi's Answers (65)

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I am a foreigner and would like to own a business in the US. Do I need a social security number?

Brinda's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN) to register a business in the US. For the Employer Identification number (EIN), you can say "Foreign...

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Personal liability for unpaid FTB CA LLC fees + penalities + interest - cancel vs abandon ?

Brinda's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

The Secretary of State & Franchise Tax Board will only allow you to dissolve this LLC, if all taxes and dues have been paid. You should contact a...

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LLC started 3 years ago- business partner and I own 50%/50%. We have 0 employees.

Brinda's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

Mediation is your best bet at this time. Please involve a lawyer who can draft an agreement & advise you to buy out your partner. In the future,...

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If I have an idea for a new product, which is a combination of two existing products, how would I go about protecting my idea?

Brinda's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

Filing a provisional patent application is a good way to protect your idea. However, you must file a corresponding nonprovisional application for...

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Investing in business (LLC/C-corp/S-corp) while on H1b

Brinda's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

You can form a C Corporation or LLC. You can only run errands for this business and cannot draw a salary from an immigration law standpoint. You...

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