Corporate question

Your question highlights a common problem that doesn't have an easy, pain-free solution: unwinding a business deal gone bad. The best time to...

It would be difficult in most jurisdictions to hold on to the name of a dissolved business. There would be very little you could do not stop a...

I have a llc but i want to change a partnership

I don't know the nature of your business and the potential risks involved. In most cases, however, $300 per year is pretty inexpensive insurance,...

Tax id

I'm assuming that you're now operating as a sole proprietorship and you want to change the form of your business into an LLC. From the perspective...

I am selling the rights to the name of our LLC to my partner do I have to give him the contact list that I had before the LLC

I can only give you my initial reaction based on the limited facts you provide, and without benefit of any documentation. I'm guessing, however,...

When seeking capital from a venture firm should the salary amount I plan on paying myself from the capital be included?

I would advise you to prepare "pro forma" financials that reflect payment of wages to your start-up's employees -- including its founders -- at...

What partnership / cooperation structure should I choose to utilize another company's international brand?

What you are describing is a "joint venture" in which your business will contribute access to your customer lists and business opportunities and...

As a Washington lawyer, I would recommend that you retain a Hawaii lawyer to help you, for these reasons: 1. With the LLC's primary asset located...

How long should rental properties be place in a LLC before filing personal bankruptcy ?

Bankruptcy is not my speciality, but I couldn't resist addressing a common misconception that is evident in your question. Forming an LLC is a...

Can you list a Joint Venture as additional insured? Or does a Joint Venture need it's own General Liability Insurance?

Whether your insurer would be willing to include the joint venture as an additional insured is ultimately up to the insurer. You should ask your...