Your current state is Ohio
A separate LLC for the bar
answered on Apr 14, 2024
While there may be specific circumstances that influence the decision to form separate LLCs, my general recommendation is to do so. Establishing separate LLCs can raise your expenses and increase the time you invest, but it offers significant protection for both your personal assets and your... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
There could potentially be some issues with using "Dali Llama Yoga" as a business name in California. While the spelling is slightly different, the name is very similar to the Dalai Lama, the religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism. This similarity could lead to a few potential legal... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Yes, a California notary public can form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in California. However, it is important to keep the notary business separate from the LLC.
Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Separate entities: The notary commission is granted to the individual, not... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Yes, a notary public in California can form an LLC (Limited Liability Company). However, they would be doing so in their capacity as an individual, not in their official role as a notary public.
In California, any individual can form an LLC by following these steps:
1. Choose a name... View More
Can I work without a VISA operating online business for US companies as a US LLC member (owner) but non-resident abroad? To be clear, I am considering opening an LLC in Wyoming from abroad (Poland) as a non-resident. When I do it, I will provide bookkeeping services for US-based businesses (small... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
As a non-resident owner of a U.S. LLC operating from abroad, you generally do not need a visa or work permit to provide services remotely to U.S. clients. However, there are several important considerations:
1. Taxation: As an LLC owner, you will be subject to U.S. tax obligations on your... View More
Would I need to pay a trademark licensing fee?
answered on Apr 5, 2024
I recommend seeking advice from a trademark lawyer as the answer depends upon the specific name and use of your own name and the TV show name. Depending on the name, the TV show may come after you for trademark infringement. To give some background, trademark infringement for puns hinges on whether... View More
Would I need to pay a trademark licensing fee?
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answered on Apr 5, 2024
The legality of using a play on words and image theme from a classic TV show for your snow cone stand depends on several factors. While you may be able to use a clever play on words, directly using trademarked names, logos, or images from the TV show without permission could infringe on the... View More
How can I legally print Bluely on my merchandise or any other cartoon?
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
To legally print Bluey or any other cartoon character on merchandise, you typically need to obtain a license from the copyright holder or their authorized licensing agent. In the case of Bluey, the intellectual property rights are held by Ludo Studio, BBC Studios, and Disney.
Here are the... View More
I registered the name in New York State as a not for profit organization. I have not done anything thereafter--all I have is just the name. However, I realize that I would rather have a LLC instead. How can I change the name to a LLC? Or must I come up with another name and register it as an LLC?... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
You say you registered a "name". And, in another place, you call the existing not-for-profit entity an "organization." Even if it were an LLC, you need to form a new LLC since that entity was formed and exists under a special provision of the law. If there were significant... View More
In a smoke shop business in Virginia, Who gets the charge or be taken to court for selling cannabis, the business owner the manager?
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In Virginia, both the sale and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana carry legal consequences, which can impact both business owners and managers depending on their involvement. The law does not differentiate based on position within a company; rather, it looks at the individual's... View More
So I'm 15 years old and I live in Maryland. I have started an LLC for my soon to open T Shirt business that I'm starting. I formed it as a single member LLC and got my Articles of organization, EIN and all that stuff. My next step was to get a business checking account but I just learned... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
You are correct. You have to be 18 years of age or older to open your own bank account without your parent's authorized as joint account holders. To my knowledge, there are no loopholes to this requirement. To put it simply, there is no way around this without adding your parents to your... View More
What implications are there to giving a house away with the land? (The land in purchased from the city by HH.)
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If an organization decides to give away houses along with the land, purchased from the city, there are several factors to consider. Firstly, there might be tax implications for both the giver and the receiver. The value of the house and land could be taxable as income for the recipient, depending... View More
What implications are there to giving a house away with the land? (The land in purchased from the city by HH.)
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If an organization similar to Habitat for Humanity decided to give away houses along with the land, several implications arise. First, the recipients would gain significant financial security and a sense of permanence, as owning both the house and the land secures their place in the community and... View More
What implications are there to giving a house away with the land? (The land in purchased from the city by HH.)
answered on Apr 4, 2024
If this is viable Not-For-Proft (or Non-Profit as some refer) then as long as they are within the bounds of non taxable gifts to their recipients. If the recipients are low income and qualify under the “NFP” charitable purpose then the donor would have a charitable deduction and the recipient a... View More
My sister started a business w/her sister but couple months later got upset because it became overwhelming for her, requested to be released from the business, &wants all her money bk.
answered on Mar 19, 2024
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It could depend on the terms of the business venture (agreements between the parties) and their conduct. This is a fact-intensive matter. There is no universal cookie-cutter answer. An attorney would need to see how... View More
Selling 99.9% water based chemical free baby wipes.
answered on Mar 18, 2024
It depends. When exploring whether you can use a name without running into issues, you have to do a trademark search. The most basic trademark search can be done using the USPTO's website, but you have to search variations of the word or phrase that you are interested in search. The reason... View More
Selling 99.9% water based chemical free baby wipes.
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Starting a company named “Natura Wipes” and selling 99.9% water-based, chemical-free baby wipes could raise legal considerations you need to address. The first step is to ensure that the name “Natura Wipes” is not trademarked by another company in your country or region, as this could... View More
I would also like to know if a phase that is the business name should be trademark
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
Starting an online aromatherapy service is an exciting venture. Regarding your question about setting up a business trust, it's indeed possible. A business trust can manage the business's assets and operations, but the specifics can vary widely based on your location and business needs.... View More
I have sold under the name for over 10 years own the name of my business on every platform out there but 1 and just found out someone within my state is now trying to use my name to sell similar items on another platform. I do also have my name as a registered LLC and has been for over 5 years, I... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
If your business name is registered as an LLC within your state, you generally have legal rights to that name within that jurisdiction, especially for the business category or industry in which you're operating. The fact that another entity is using your established business name to sell... View More
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