How Tax Works - Entity Selection
The Best of Founder Shares: Highlights Wisdom of Season's Guests
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - Economic Incentives for Foreign Companies Entering the U.S.
AGG Talks: Cross-Border Business - U.S. Tax Considerations for Scaling Across Borders
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Alaska and Hawaii
Navigating Russia Sanctions
What Will the Corporate Transparency Act Mean for Your Business? [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 30]
Ledgers and Law: Start With an Ending in Mind When Building a New Business
Compliance Perspectives: Permissible Disclosures under HIPAA, Especially in the Time of COVID-19
Viewpoints: Portfolio Company Pension Liabilities
Asset Protection 101: Are You and Your Family Protected from Litigation, Creditors, and Divorce?
Episode 19: The LLC’s Two Worlds: A Conversation with Professor Peter Molk (Part One)
Lawyers on Tap: Tap Tips for Entity Formation and Taxation
Episode 1: Chris Mercer Interview on Marketability Discount: Part 1
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On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) became effective and imposes reporting obligations which impact millions of small businesses across the United States. Although the CTA is currently the subject...more
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My last several posts have discussed the current debate on the phenomenon referred to as "DExit", which refers to Delaware corporations that choose to reincorporate in other states. In a recent article, Professor Bainbridge...more
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The Situation: On December 29, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China ("PRC" or "China") promulgated the amended Company Law of the PRC ("New Company Law"). The New...more
With so much focus on the regulatory treatment (and mistreatment) of blockchain related businesses, the benefits of commercial legal certainty for choosing a country or territory as a home of choice for these businesses is...more
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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
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The Financial Services Institute in collaboration with Conyers, Grant Thornton and Cayman Finance hosted its fourth comprehensive training seminar on “Preparing for an Onsite Inspection from the Cayman Islands Monetary...more
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If you own or plan to form an LLC, corporation, or similar business entity, you should be aware of the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting requirements to avoid significant penalties....more
As described in more detail in our recent client bulletin, BVI companies are now required to prepare and file with their registered agent an “annual return” containing a basic balance sheet and income statement. This annual...more