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We are moving our company (and family) from Oregon to Las Vegas. How do we move the company (LLC) to Vegas?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

No need to form a new LLC in NV. You can just qualify the LLC to do business in NV. Then you will unfortunately have two jurisdictions to report...

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Can Board chairman withhold board resolution that has been passed by the board?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

You have not told us whether the meeting was duly called and held. The fact that a majority of the directors were present is not adequate. If...

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Are officers of a s corporation that has closed, are they personally liable for debts of a dissolved corporation?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Generally the same rules apply on this issue for LLCs or corps. The Board must determine that all the debts and liabilities of the corp have been...

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Why do most technology startup companies incorporate in Delaware? Is it really better to file in this state?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

I generally agree with Messrs. Doland and Cornish. It's historical and many people are sheep. Minor disagreement: If you will be trying to raise...

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Correct classification between employee and independent contractor.

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

Your life would seem simpler initially if you could classify these persons as independent contractors instead of employees. Unfortunately in...

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Business startup corp to corp

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

The joint venture strikes me as an unnecessary complication, compared to a new LLC. Your Agmt would have to cover all the things already specified...

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Do I serve the Secretary of State for Wendy's (fast food restaurant) located in Oroville, California? Which forms do I want?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 29, 2014

Wendy's probably moved its domicile to a different state in 1977. Rather than suing, it would be easier and more effective to get the CA Labor...

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I have a deadbeat that owes me over $200,000, I know he owns a house and a business. What do I do to get him thrown in jail?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

We don't have debtor's prisons in this country, so you can't put him away for owing money, If he has ignored court orders to pay child support,...

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Does a sub contractor have the same rights as a regular employee?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

Very few workers qualify as independent contractors any more. Lawyers and CPAs are about the only ones. So your friend is likely an employee...

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Offered a job at a newer startup company; no salary, just equity. Is this legal?

Bryant's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

I am not aware of any direct requirement that any minimum salary must be paid. The problem comes up indirectly on withholding. IRS is not...

Bryant Keith Martin's Answers (2528)

We are moving our company (and family) from Oregon to Las Vegas. How do we move the company (LLC) to Vegas?

Can Board chairman withhold board resolution that has been passed by the board?

Are officers of a s corporation that has closed, are they personally liable for debts of a dissolved corporation?

Why do most technology startup companies incorporate in Delaware? Is it really better to file in this state?

Correct classification between employee and independent contractor.

Business startup corp to corp

Do I serve the Secretary of State for Wendy's (fast food restaurant) located in Oroville, California? Which forms do I want?

I have a deadbeat that owes me over $200,000, I know he owns a house and a business. What do I do to get him thrown in jail?

Does a sub contractor have the same rights as a regular employee?

Offered a job at a newer startup company; no salary, just equity. Is this legal?