You should certainly retain an attorney well-versed in international transactions and import-export law. Apart from taxes and forex tariff issues,...

How do I liquidate stock after exercising options granted at a private company?

In fast growing startups that are either cash +ve or are close to an exit or IPO, there may be permitted secondary sales either run as a company...

Does the $800 LLC Annual Franchise Tax apply to California LLC that is making $0 for the year, or even losing money?

You will have to pay those taxes annually and there is no provision for refunds. Also, please consult a startup lawyer to find out if you need to...

Your understanding is correct so long as it is properly spelt out in the LLC Operating Agreement. Please retain a corporate/business lawyer to...

LLC and corporation are separate legal entities and each will have a separate FEIN. There is no such thing as an "LLC Corporation".

I am working on a start up company. My first investor is asking 50% for 500K seed funding. The company is valued at 6M.

In my view, the investor is asking for "non-market" terms. Typically, early stage/seed investors putting in $500k would either get a convertible...

What's the best entity type for setting up a holding company, with two operating companies (both LLC, S-corp elect)?

Perhaps an LLC, but this will need more information than is provided here to be able to advise you properly. You should consult a business attorney...

Can I remove myself as an officer of the company, yet remain on the board of directors?

You could resign as an officer and continue to be a director so long as you have enough votes as a shareholder to vote yourself to that position....

Can i get out of a hand written partner agreement if its 45 % other party 55% me I put in 29k and he only comes up with 1K

You may be able to limit the other party's equity allocation but completely walking out will be difficulty based on the facts presented here....

In CA, a sole lawyer could practice law either as a sole proprietorship (DBA is fine) or as a PC. I agree that you should either speak with the...