Asked in Business Formation and Business Law for Massachusetts

Q: Are online contracts enough legally to guarantee a business share ? .

I run a software related website with good amount of users , I was approached by another website owner who has the business registered as an LLC in Boston Massachusetts,We figured out the details of the merge and all is fine .

When i asked how we move forward with the process of making me a partner he says an online contract will suffice.

I'm a non-citizen living outside the USA and will be actively doing work with them once its finalized .

1 Lawyer Answer
John Espinosa
John Espinosa
Answered
  • Lowell, MA
  • Licensed in Massachusetts

A: No, not at all. Before you agree to anything, you need to hire a law firm that has experience working with non-citizens in your situation to properly advise you on both the legal and tax implications of what you propose.

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