And, if you use the same business name as that associated with your foreign corporate registration in California, then you will not need to...

With respect to using your private mail service address, there are two issues: (1) You can use this as the address of your principal office. (2)...

Is it legal to use a photo from another site and upload it to yours as long as you don't change it in anyway.

Typically, you would enter into an affiliate or license agreement with the copyright holder or successor to avoid a copyright infringement claim. ...

Business Contracts for starting a small business

For basic business documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, you should still use an attorney for your specific circumstances, but look for...

Starting a new consulting business and wondering if I should put in in one of the LLC's that I have that is currently not used.

One more important caveat: California is the one state to my knowledge that does NOT allow LLCs to be used for businesses requiring a license from...

What are the options and pitfalls involved with collaborating on a new company?

I agree with Pamela on the critcal need for a nondisclosure agreement prior to any disclosures. However, I always advise my clients in such...

Is there any benefit to having a "parent" LLC managing other LLCs?

In addition to Mr. Lively's comments, limited liability entities not only insulate personal assets from the liabilities of a business, but also...

If you do settle, be sure to change your business address from your residence to outside of the county and advise LA City in writing that you have...

Is it possible to move a corporation to another state and to change it's legal name?

Yes, and the way to do this is to form a corporation in another state, then merge the two corporations together, making sure that the surviving...

CALIFORNIA: health insurance

A private California employer is not required to offer health insurance, absent a labor contract requirement, but it is commonly offered on a...