I want to sell my adjudicated newspaper. There is a new newspaper starting in the same county. If they buy my paper would they

I think the answer will depend upon the format and substance of any sale, as well as the type of entity that is currently the owner. The...

What is my liability as an Independent Rep of a domestic LLC in California wholly owned by a foreign person?

Mr. Shulz has given some great information for initial considerations for you. You can establish a separate company, i.e. an LLC or corporation,...

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As a self-employed blogger, should my business become an LLC or an LLC with S-Corp? What about for tax purposes?

While a consideration of the form of entity that you will use for your business is worthwhile and deserves serious thought as well as legal input,...

I filed for corporation but started sole proprietorship in the same name as the corporation. Did I mess it up?

My colleagues have given you some excellent responses, with which I concur. It's not likely that you have 'messed up' in electing to function as...

I agree with my colleague - you can file a motion to strike the answer of the defendant corporation, and then enter a default as to the...

My constr co is inc. and is partnering up with another inc. Constr Co. to form a j.v. For a bldg project. Do we need a new EIN?

You have not provided enough information on the circumstances of your proposed Joint Venture to allow for answer, and this inquiry is really beyond...

Can a Corporation still start doing business if it was formed 15 years ago, no revenue, no employees? Should I dissolve/restart?

As Mr. Smith notes, the answer will likely be determined by the IRS position with respect to the corporation. If the IRS will allow the...

Non-management shareholders (65% of shares) wish to rescind veto power of 2 insider shareholders pursuant to a SH agreement.

As always, my colleagues Mr. Shultz and Mr. Doland have provided excellent answers, and they are great resources through Avvo. I agree with their...

Formed my corporation last month. When is my minimum franchise tax due?

California no longer requires an 'advance' payment of the minimum franchise tax (it used to be paid at the time the articles of incorporation were...

Incorporation - Can I get CA State EIN (Tax ID) without having any employees? Should I?

I agree with my colleagues. You should obtain a Federal Tax ID No. (FEIN or EIN) if you do not have one, and you should register with California...