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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... more +

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 -

Five Things to Know Before Starting a Business

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 3/20/2024

Starting a new business can be a very stressful endeavor, often involving significant financial risk, a possible career change, and sleepless nights ensuring your business plan is ironclad. Adding to this stress, many new...more

Entrepreneurial Success Begins By Navigating Key Legal Lessons

DarrowEverett LLP on 3/14/2024

As often as we hear of the success stories of entrepreneurs, we are not always as privy to the many behind-the-scenes challenges they face. We may hear even less about the legal framework guiding their entrepreneurial dreams....more

Just launched: Doing business in the United States 2022

Hogan Lovells on 9/21/2022

The U.S. is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world in which to do business. Regulatory barriers are generally low, establishing a branch or business entity is quick and easy, labor and employment laws are much more...more

Legal Guide to Starting a Business in the United States

Womble Bond Dickinson on 5/28/2021

Starting a business in the United States can open doors for massive opportunity and success. Along the way, however, businesses will encounter a number of legal and regulatory hurdles. This “Guide to Starting Business in...more

Doing business – Consumer sector (UPDATED)

Hogan Lovells on 9/16/2020

Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues, product regulation, data privacy issues,...more

Hutchison Assists Technology Startup Companies Close Deals with Investors Video

Hutchison PLLC on 6/3/2020

Hear how Hutchison PLLC provides strategic guidance to technology entrepreneurs to help them navigate through all stages of their company’s life, including company formation, protecting intellectual property, raising outside...more

Hutchison Assists Through Life Cycle of Life Sciences Startup Companies Video

Hutchison PLLC on 5/8/2020

Hear how Hutchison PLLC provides strategic guidance to life sciences entrepreneurs to help them navigate through all stages of their company’s life, including company formation, protecting intellectual property, raising...more

Establishing and Managing a Business in the UK 2020

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 1/27/2020

This guide has been compiled to give an overview of the rudimentary legal aspects that should be considered by anyone thinking of establishing a business in the UK. It is aimed at businesses that may already be established in...more

Establishing and Managing a Business in the UK - 2020 Edition

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/30/2019

This guide has been compiled to give an overview of the rudimentary legal aspects that should be considered by anyone thinking of establishing a business in the UK. It is aimed at businesses that may already be established in...more

Seven Critical Mistakes LLCs Make, and LLC Manager Power Issues

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP on 10/8/2018

The “Seven Critical Mistakes LLCs Make” Series - This series of posts covers some of the most serious mistakes that LLCs regularly make. Here are...short summaries of each: Choosing the Wrong Business Partners —...more

Legal Guide for U.S. Foreign Investments

Harris Beach PLLC on 5/25/2018

Establishing a business in the U.S. by a foreign corporation can be a fairly smooth operation with the right guidance and support. There are steps to take in forming, operating and growing a business in the U.S. in addition...more

Legal Basics: Starting a Brewery 101

Bowditch & Dewey on 4/3/2018

Breweries are sprouting up all over, just like we hope spring is! If you are contemplating joining the craze, here are a few tips to keep in mind...more

Doing Business in the UAE

Latham & Watkins LLP on 2/3/2017

Country Background - Formed on 2 December 1971, the UAE is a federal state of seven emirates comprising Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The UAE federal constitution...more

eBook Doing Business in Massachusetts: A Guide to U.S. and Massachusetts Law for Non-U.S. Businesses

Foley Hoag LLP on 2/2/2016

This guide is intended to provide foreign business-people with an introduction to the basic kinds of laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the United States, and particularly in The Commonwealth of...more

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