The Importance of Maintaining Your Company’s Corporate Status

If you have incorporated your small business, then you no doubt understand many of the benefits that come with maintaining corporate status. For example: Your business and personal assets are kept separate Various corporate structures have different tax benefits Corporations can take additional expenses as deductions Adds credibility to your business However, it is important […]

Finding the Right Business Attorney for Your New Startup

A business attorney can be an invaluable asset for a new startup that is just getting on its feet. However, it is, unfortunately, easy to get burned by expensive legal fees if you don’t select your lawyer carefully. Here are a few things to think about when choosing a small business lawyer. Don’t Wait for […]

Does Your Business Structure Require an EIN?

Are you starting up a new business and wondering if you are going to need to get an Employer Identification Number for tax purposes? If so, there are a few factors to consider about your business structure, as these will have a bearing on whether the answer is yes or no. An Employer Identification Number […]

2017 Update – New California Laws that Affect Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has recently reviewed a slew of new legislation that may affect small business owners in the state of California. They called the report “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” and it outlines some beneficial new laws along with a few that may cause complications for small business […]

Play 16, “Maybe You Shouldn’t Incorporate.”

Play 16, “Maybe You Shouldn’t Incorporate.”

Welcome to another week’s Play from my Small Business Legal Playbook. I hope the tips are helpful to you and your business, as these Plays are specially designed to give you a little insight on the legal side of running a small business. Today’s Play, Play 16, “Maybe You Shouldn’t Incorporate” is the final Play […]

5 Steps to Business Partnerships and Documentation in California

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If you and a business partner are starting a company in California, it is important to understand local and federal legislation that affects everything from how the partnership agreement needs to be worded to how taxes on the business are paid. Here are 5 important steps when it comes to forming a business partnership in […]