Probably the most frequent question that small business owners […]
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Many business owners form new business entities in states like Delaware or Nevada thinking that they will save taxes or fees by incorporating those states, even though they are doing […]
Dissolving a Corporation in California does not have to be a painful process. To dissolve a corporation, certain steps must be followed so that the Corporation is authorized to dissolve, and once those steps have been met, the Corporation is generally permitted […]
Owners of a California corporation may wonder from time to time wonder whether it would be cheaper or save money on taxes or fees by doing business in Nevada instead of California. These days it seems easy to do business in any state or […]
Congratulations on your new business! As a new business-owner, you will be encountering a myriad of business, tax, and legal issues related to your new business. This sheet is intended to give you an overview of the tax matters that could apply to you. This sheet is not and should not […]
California is home to the top two startup ecosystems in the world, Silicon Valley and the Los Angeles metro area. Each year, thousands of foreign founders, entrepreneurs, and investors look for opportunities to participate in new California startups.
One of the top questions […]
If your business is owned by a single person, and does not have multiple owners or shareholders, do not fret – the majority of small businesses are single-owner businesses. Many single-owner businesses wonder whether they need to comply with the annual meeting, notice, and filing requirements. The answer is generally yes.
Complying […]
If your business is a Delaware C Corp., S Corp., or LLC, you may be wondering whether you need to comply with California annual corporate filing requirements. If you are doing any business in California, or are admitted on foreign qualification to California, […]
As inescapable as the “incorporate in Delaware” mantra seems to be, few entrepreneurs and startups actually know why Delaware is a favorable state of incorporation for new businesses. Moreover, for founders who are not sure whether they actually need to incorporate in Delaware, this article is intended to give an explanation […]
Select name. Check with Secretary of State on availability of name and reserve it with Secretary of State. See Corp C §201(c). Prepare articles. Obtain approval, if necessary, from appropriate licensing board for use of fictitious business name. Prepare bylaws. Have incorporator(s) and named first director(s), if any, sign articles. Have signature(s) […]