I recently set up a S-corp in Ca. My self is the only shareholder for now. Then, how many board of directors are needed?

1 director, a CEO, CFO, and Secretary.

Can my non-profit corporation make a licensing deal with a 3rd party?

If this is an arms length transaction between the non-profit and an independently owned and affiliated for-profit company, it should be fine. The...

I recommend that you consider an "F Reorganization" - it will allow you to keep the same EIN and easily transfer contracts, assets, and liabilities...

When is a work for hire contract needed? If they own equity?? Is it needed?

"Hire" implies employment but you may mean retain as a consultant/contractor. If they are an employee of the LLC, a work-made-for-hire agreement is...

Both. However, the tenant will need to make a written demand before suing in small claims to give the defendants an opportunity to resolve the...

Once the company is suspended by the FTB or SOS its name is up for grabs. However, that's just its name - not its contracts, assets or liabilities....

I run a start-up business that is having trouble with clients refusing payment. What is the best way to deal with this?

Congratulations! FY1 is one of the toughest years for a startup. Glad to see you made it. Accounts aged 100+ days are always scary because...

Can a day spa, which provides skin services under Barbering and Cosmetology act, be registered as LLC in California

An LLC should be fine. A business that provides services requiring a license, certification, or registration pursuant to the Business & Professions...

Trustee was employee of dad for years but held 0 shares until 10 days before DOD when 100% of shares changed to her.

I've retagged as "Trusts". If the trust provides for compensation for the trustee, the trustee is entitled to compensation. What is more...

Best state for small corporation?

Absent concerns over raising VC finding, your home state of CA is appropriate in most cases. If you're opening a venture round in the near future...