How can I get the VP/Treasurer of the board of an S-Corp to agree to distribute profits and sign the certificate of Dissolution?

The board of directors is responsible for winding up the corporation's business. If the board does not take action to initiate and complete the...

Can I ask for a lease document before I move in? If I do not want the property, am I bound by law if I decide not to sign?

Given the circumstances that you have described, you are right to be suspicious. Merely receiving a lease agreement will not obligate you to...

How to open a branch in CA? What is the procedure to do that?

I find this a fascinating question for the following reason: Virtually all of my international clients form a subsidiary (usually a corporation,...

Should I bother going into a car dealership to resign contracts related to a recent purchase?

This situation smells really bad. I can't see how an apparently, supposedly retroactive change under such circumstances can benefit you. At...

Can I add another owner to my LLC even tho I owe taxes on my business

Yes, you can add a second member to an existing limited liability company even though the LLC has a past-due tax obligation. You should retain...

Hi, Does the stock transfer to revocable family trust need to be recorded with the County?

Transfers of shares of closely held corporations are not recorded with the county (or the state).

A Certificate of Surrender is a document by which an out-of-state corporation gives up its right to transact business within the state. A...

I am one of two initial directors who signed our California articles of incorporation. how can I legally get rid of him?

A lawyer would need to examine all existing corporate documentation - even if it is just the Articles of Incorporation - to provide a definitive...

Do I need an EIN if I'm starting a sole proprietorship business?

A sole proprietorship does not require an EIN. However, obtaining an EIN is the smart thing to do, because giving out your social security...

Can my employer withhold my check if I don’t sign a separation form ?

You are owed wages for however many days you actually worked. Your employer does not have the legal right to force you to sign a separation...