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Business Formation

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Business formation is the process of establishing a legal entity to carry out a particular entreprise. The law provides several entity options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited Liability Corporations (LLC), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), and S-Corporations are a few examples of available options. When forming a business, founders can choose whichever entity-type best aligns with their specific tax and liability needs and considerations. Other important aspects of forming a business include drafting a comprehensive business plan, choosing appropriate insurance, establishing personnel policies and protecting intellectual property. less -

Doing Business in Mauritius

World Law Group on 9/18/2024

Part 1: Doing Business in Mauritius - What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on...more

Last Call for Delaware Applications: Some tips for Applicants

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law on 9/12/2024

License hunters may have whiplash with state application processes in Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio (10(b) licenses) barely in the rearview mirror, but Delaware’s new license application deadline is fast approaching....more

Foreign Entity Qualification Requirements: New York, Florida, and Massachusetts

DarrowEverett LLP on 9/11/2024

For many founders, business formation in Delaware is preferrable regardless of where the business plans to operate. There are many reasons for that, including preferable corporate taxes, business friendly laws and...more

Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 278: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Liability

Law School Toolbox on 9/3/2024

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! This is the second installment of our episodes on partnerships. In part one, we covered the creation of the three main types of partnerships – general partnerships, limited...more

Starting a Business in British Columbia: Key Steps and Considerations for Emerging Enterprises

Bennett Jones LLP on 8/30/2024

When starting a new business in British Columbia, there are several steps you will have to take to turn your business idea into a reality....more

Doing Business in USA - Washington, Oregon, and Alaska

World Law Group on 8/21/2024

PART 1: Doing Business In Washington, Oregon, and Alaska - 1. What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic and/or legal activities on the horizon in Washington, Oregon, and...more

Back to School for Minority Investors: Study Guide for Private Company Investing

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 8/20/2024

Private company investing is inherently risky, but these risks can be mitigated if investors take proactive steps before making this type of investment. This due diligence action plan for potential investors includes the...more

To “B” or Not to “B” a Benefit Corporation *

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC on 8/20/2024

As counsel for many socially-conscious businesses, perhaps the most frequent early-stage question we field from entrepreneurs is whether they should organize their business as a traditional business entity (such as a...more

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 464: Listen and Learn -- Partnership Formation

Law School Toolbox on 8/13/2024

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In this episode from our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover the formation and characteristics of three types of partnerships – general partnership, limited partnership, and...more

The Corporate Transparency Act - New Guidance on Reporting Obligations

Smith Anderson on 8/13/2024

As discussed in our three prior client alerts, effective as of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and rules issued thereunder by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) require most U.S....more

The (Uncertain) Application of the Corporate Transparency Act to Tribal Entities

Holland & Knight LLP on 8/9/2024

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a unit of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) charged with administering the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA), on Aug. 1, 2024, held a Tribal...more

A New Entity Abroad, Part I - Hiring Employees

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/5/2024

One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more

For Founders, Raising VC Funds Comes From Being in the ‘Know’

DarrowEverett LLP on 8/5/2024

We have previously written regarding founders’ choice of entity decisions as well as a number of tips for entrepreneurs to keep in mind as their businesses begin to operate and grow. But for those founders who have eyes on...more

CTA: Subject to Filing if in Existence January 1, 2024

Winstead PC on 7/26/2024

FinCEN provided new guidance on July 8, 2024, regarding the CTA filing requirements of entities dissolved in 2024. If an entity was in existence prior to January 1, 2024, its CTA filing deadline is January 1, 2025....more

North Carolina Mid-Year Economic Report: July 2024

Brooks Pierce on 7/12/2024

North Carolina Is a Top State for Business - The new economic development projects North Carolina has welcomed in recent months show that our state is a premier destination where innovative companies are investing capital...more

How Tax Works - Entity Selection

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP on 7/9/2024

How Tax Works, hosted by FRB Partner Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M., delves into the intricacies of taxation, breaking down complex concepts for a clearer understanding of how tax laws impact your financial decisions....more

The Best of Founder Shares: Highlights Wisdom of Season's Guests

Hutchison PLLC on 6/27/2024

At the end of every Founder Shares episode, host Trevor Schmidt poses the question, “If there's one piece of advice that you would share with somebody who's thinking about starting a company or who's currently running their...more

Decisions, Decisions: Choice of Entity vs. Choice of Tax Classification

DarrowEverett LLP on 6/12/2024

Before forming any entity, founders need to make two fundamental decisions: which entity type is best for their business operations and which tax classification is best for the owners. Although the entity type and tax...more

Nevada Doesn’t Have Corporate or Personal Income Taxes: Should I Form There?

Pillsbury - Propel on 5/15/2024

As of the date of this article, Nevada does not have a corporate income tax or a personal income tax. Contrast Nevada’s 0% with California’s corporate tax rate of 8.84% and top individual income tax rate of 13.3% and...more

केमैन आइलैंड में हेज फंड स्थापित करने में आपकी मदद के लिए एक गाइड

Conyers on 4/30/2024

देश से बाहर हेज फंड स्थापित करने के मामले में केमैन आइलैंड का नाम दुनिया में पहले नंबर पर आता है। इसका टैक्स-न्यूट्रल प्लेटफॉर्म, स्थिर अर्थव्यवस्था, व्यवहार-कुशल बैंकिंग क्षेत्र, गोपनीयता और पेशेवर वित्तीय सेवा उद्योग ये तो...more

指南在开曼群岛建立私募股权、风险投资和房地产基金

Conyers on 4/29/2024

由于高税收、复杂的金融法律以及不稳定的经济和政治等问题继续影响着在岸世界，开曼群岛作为建立私募股权、风险投资和房地产基金之地的魅力与日俱增。...more

指南在开曼群岛建立对冲基金

Conyers on 4/26/2024

为了帮助基金经理确定开曼群岛是否是其基金的正确选择，我们列出了在建立对冲基金时需要考虑的一些重要因素，并介绍了相关文件和法规。对冲基金通常为开放基金，即投资者可以定期赎回。因此，为满足此类赎回需求，基金中必须始终有足够的现金或流动资产。...more

Updates on Saudi Arabia's Regional Headquarters Program

Mayer Brown on 4/23/2024

Effective January 1, 2024, multinational companies (“MNCs”) intending to do business in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) with a KSA government entities are required to incorporate their regional headquarters (“RHQ”) in KSA. ...more

Should I Incorporate on My Own?

Pillsbury - Propel on 4/12/2024

Formally incorporating a company is a significant milestone in a founder’s journey. What may have begun as an idea doodled on the back of a napkin is now an official legal entity. Given the mass availability of...more

The Force is Strong with this One – Success and Paying it Forward with Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor and Spiffy Scot Wingo

Hutchison PLLC on 4/10/2024

Do you remember when it was rare to have a computer at home? For Scot Wingo, growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, having a computer wasn't just a luxury—it was a unique advantage that would shape his entrepreneurial journey....more

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