How can foreign Ltd do business in US? (European or Central American?)

I have helped close to 20 foreign companies set up operations in the U.S. There are so many issues to discuss that only the most cursory overview...

Keeping a llc potected and seperate?

I agree with my colleagues that you do not want to risk the protection against personal liability that an LLC offers (please see the post at the...

It is impossible to answer your question definitively without knowing additional facts. Corporations Code Section 13401 (please see the link...

You could hold a full marriage ceremony in the second state, with whichever secular or religious official that you wish presiding. You will not...

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Do I need to register another business name for my retail shop if it's different from my start up company name (LLC)?

I agree with my colleagues. You may find the post at the first link below (brief overview of DBA filing) helpful. The Santa Clara County web...

Transferring my personal interest in an LLC to another LLC I own

Mr. Sullivan's comments make a lot of sense. The only other thought that jumps out at me is that if you have not already done so, you should...

Own a metals/minerals import-export trading business. Expect high profits. LLC, or S-corp? in a business with only one member?

This question comes up so frequently that I blogged about it last year - please see the post at the link below. Yes, it makes the most sense to...

Should I refuse to sign this non-compete agreement?

The good news, from your perspective, is that CA courts will not enforce the non-compete provision - please see the post at the link below...

I live in California, partner lives in Louisiana.

I think that I answered a later, more-detailed question from you a short while ago. You can form an LLC in LA or CA, though whichever state you...

We have 2 DBA & want to combine them into 1 INC & use 3 business names but in case of lawsuit want to be protected under INC

Let's assume that you form your new corporation properly. The two existing fictitious business names (DBAs) will need to be assigned to the...