Many small business owners form an LLC, file the necessary paperwork, and assume the hardest part is behind them. They believe the LLC will protect the business and leave it at that. That assumption is mostly fine until someone files a laws…
It’s highly unlikely that a service business will feel overwhelmed on its first day. One crew, one calendar, and one owner who does remember most of it. The problem only becomes apparent when the client base expands beyond the capacity of a…
An LLC buy-sell agreement is a contract among members that defines the fate of an ownership stake in the event of death, divorce, bankruptcy, a desire to sell, or a member’s departure. While a single-member LLC can do without one, it is a m…
Getting incorporated is a milestone, but it is also the moment when financial decisions start to carry real consequences. Many founders assume the hard part is done once the paperwork is filed, yet the weeks immediately following incorporat…
Before you register a company in Virginia or sign a contract with one, it pays to know exactly who you are dealing with. The state keeps a public record of every registered company, and reading it correctly can spare you a rejected filing o…
Every LLC must have a business address registered with the state, but cannot use a PO Box in most states. The three options are: home address, registered agent’s address, or virtual mailbox/commercial address. Each option has its pros and c…
Form 7004 is a form to request a 6-month extension to file business income tax returns. Form 7004 will not extend the due date to pay any taxes. To request a valid extension of time to file a return, Form 7004 must be filed by the due date
If you are a business owner in Michigan operating under a name that is not your legal name, registering a DBA in Michigan is both a smart move and, in most cases, a legal requirement. Understanding the assumed name process can save you from…
Yes, you can file a DBA under an LLC, and it’s a lot easier than people think. A DBA allows your LLC to operate under a name different from the registered name. You won’t need to create a new LLC, alter your tax structure, or face any new r…
Fast, Secure & Hassle-Free. Get your IRS-issued ITIN for tax filing, banking, and U.S. accounts without the stress of manual paperwork. An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a 9 digit number the IRS issues to people who nee…
According to the laws of Illinois, if you are operating a business under a different name than your legal name, it is necessary that you register your business name. It is important to know how to file a DBA name in Illinois if you plan to
Launching a business in Vermont takes more than a bright idea. When establishing your business as a limited liability company (LLC) in Vermont, you need to submit the Vermont Articles of Organization to the Secretary of State. This document…