This is why they call it a franchise tax and not an income tax.

If i open a DBA appearal business in 2013 in CA Can another person open with the same name and trademark it while im current?

Trademark rights arise out of use of a term uniquely associated with a source of goods or services. Filing a business DBA is not a trademark use....

Can I insert other people's youtube videos in an online fitness program for demonstrative purposes?

A copyright comes into existence when the work, for example a how-to video, is created. You might ask the creator for permission. Sometimes a...

How do I get contracts, without having a lawyer, or how do I create them?

The question gives the impression that you are expecting a solution to a multifaceted problem for free. This is unrealistic. Many people get...

Could you get sued for using valuable properties of teams or manufacturers? Yes. It happens all the time. Whether or not you are selling goes to...

Is it a good idea to start a US based company outside of the US?

It is not realistic to expect a solution to a complex problem on a public forum, especially when many important facts are missing. Note that tax...

What is the best way to go about getting a patent? I hear a lot of talk the companies like Inenthelp are mostly scams.

One way to check an invention help company is to search on Google using as search terms the name of the company and Federal Trade Commission. Some...

Filing taxes for single state vs two states

Counsel above have ably explained the legal principles. You also need to look at the facts. "I worked in California for only a month" mean you...

A friend and I are starting a Production Company. Do we have to form a General Partnership before applying for a DBA?

You were "instructed to form an LLC" for each project? By whom? Was it an attorney? Many people have been told the certain things are true. Many of...

Will my California LLC name be problematic?

The name of a corporation or an LLC is used to uniquely identify the company. The name XYZ company, a limited liability company of California is...