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We are General Contractor going into business starting a new company we will own 50% and adding it to contractors license as a dba
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
The short answer to your "automatically become incorporated" is "no". The longer answer is a combination of ownership, your management agreement, your written agreement with homeowners for your "Home Improvement Contracts" ... and the CSLB issues ... you will want to... View More 
answered on Nov 14, 2024
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I am an Iranian citizen living in Iran, and I want to start a US-based LLC with my colleague, a US citizen who lives in California. I will work remotely as a marketing specialist, and all business activities will be with US clients only, with no connections to Iran.
My colleague would... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Due to current U.S. sanctions on Iran, forming an LLC with an Iranian citizen faces significant legal challenges. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) maintains comprehensive restrictions on business dealings with Iran and Iranian nationals.
You would need to obtain specific... View More
I know you need adult to help you sign contracts behalf of your LLC but what i wonder is can someome under 18 CREATE LLC?
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answered on Oct 1, 2024
Yes, you can start a business in the U.S., even if you're undocumented. There are no specific laws that prevent undocumented immigrants from owning and operating a business. The U.S. tax system allows anyone, regardless of immigration status, to apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification... View More
A few years back, I had incorporated a c-corp in Delaware, registered as a foreign entity in Illinois, and had a physical office with employees. Post-COVID, my business became 100% remote. I am currently the only W2 employee on the company’s payroll, with Illinois state taxes being deducted. I... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
When relocating your C-corp to California, you need to register it as a foreign corporation in California since you are now operating from there. This involves filing specific forms with the California Secretary of State and potentially paying applicable fees. You may also need to withdraw your... View More
My wife and her mother went to a car lot for a car, She was successful. The car was purchased in Southern California, our address was in northern California; The first issue we suffered was the fact that the second set of keys given to us didn't go to the car she leased, upon misplacing the... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2024
To initiate arbitration or litigation to recover money paid under a fraudulent contract, you'll need to follow a few steps to ensure your case is properly handled. Start by gathering all relevant documents, including the contract, payment records, communication with the car dealership, and any... View More
Are any licences/ permits required to start selling tangible goods on Marketplace Facilitators as an individual in California, provided all sales are of tangible goods and all transanctions are facilitated by the marketplace facilitators platform who is already registered with CDTFA.
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answered on Sep 12, 2024
In California, if you are selling tangible goods on a marketplace facilitator’s platform, the platform itself is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax on your behalf. Since the marketplace facilitator is already registered with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration... View More
Contracts refer to Purchase and Sale agreement and Assignment of Contract
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answered on Sep 11, 2024
The short answer is ... "it depends" ... you would need AUTHORITY from the LLC, usually within the LLC Operating Agreement and/or approved resolutions ... along with NOTICE to the other LLC members and the other contracting parties.
Example: naming a store Cheese Burgers, or Zombies (we sell Cheese Zombies), or cookies, or salads etc.
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answered on Aug 16, 2024
You generally have the right to name your business after the product you sell, such as “Cheese Burgers” or “Cookies.” However, there are important considerations. First, you must ensure that the name is not already trademarked or used by another business in your industry. If another company... View More
A Healthcare/Nurse Staffing Agency providing temporary healthcare personnel to different healthcare facilities (Hospitals, Long-Term Care, SNF, etc.)
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answered on Aug 7, 2024
Under California law, a Nurse Staffing Agency located outside the state generally needs to register to transact business within California. This registration is crucial to comply with the state's business regulations, which ensures that the agency can legally operate and provide services... View More
This firm will only be offering accounting/bookkeeping/contoller and CFO advisory services. No Audit/attest or compilation services
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answered on Jul 23, 2024
Yes, you can form an LLC in California with a non-CPA partner for the type of advisory firm you are planning. California allows LLCs to offer accounting, bookkeeping, controller, and CFO advisory services as long as they do not include audit, attest, or compilation services. This means you can... View More
In short…. My dad being more creditworthy…. Is going to pull out a loan to help me start a business. My stepmom served him with divorce papers and I’m wondering if she would be able to take part of the business as part of their divorce settlement. And what our best course of action would be.
answered on Jul 13, 2024
It seems unlikely that your stepmom can take part of your business if my dad leaves her and is the one that pulled out the loan to help me fund it,
My work is having a charity event and the city is saying they want to charge the company a fee for traffic flow and for the parking lot being blocked off for car show. But the building and parking lot is private own by corporate. Can the city charge for having an event on the business private... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2024
Yes, the city can charge for having an event on the business private property. A car show is well beyond the normal usage for which the property was zoned for.
I am just thinking of starting my own company and currently living in California State. As most tech statups are registered in Delware, I was planning to register in Delaware. But since I live in California do I need to register it in california as well ? I will be the only person working for now.... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
To answer this question concisely:
Yes, if you're living and operating your business in California, you'll likely need to register your Delaware LLC as a foreign LLC in California, even if you're the only person working and have no sales or revenue yet.
Key points:... View More
A Personal Service C Corp had only one shareholder, who was also the president. Upon the death of the sole shareholder & president, the business is closed and the C Corp needs to be dissolved. The Secretary of the C Corp will sign the Certificate of Dissolution to be filed with the Secretary of... View More
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answered on May 15, 2024
In the case of a Personal Service C Corporation with a single shareholder who was also the president, and upon their death, the corporation needs to be dissolved and closed. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to proceed:
1. Appoint a new director: If the deceased shareholder was the... View More
I currently am a licensed contractor in the state of California and would like to transfer corporation to a sole proprietor. I want to keep my name the business name I operate under since I have it tattoo on my body
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answered on Apr 24, 2024
To change your business structure from a corporation to a sole proprietorship in California while keeping your business name, you'll need to follow these steps:
1. Dissolve your corporation by filing a Certificate of Dissolution (Form ELEC STK/NP) with the California Secretary of... 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
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
Under California law, a nonprofit organization has the right to access and retain possession of its official records, including financial documents handled by its treasurer. If a former treasurer is refusing to return such documents, the organization can initially try to resolve the matter through... View More
I will be doing my business out of my home, online. I will not have any inventory, I will not be selling any products, I will have no clients at my house and I will be the only employee. I will offer a service and will charge a finders fee if the client agrees and completes all paperwork. I will... View More
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answered on Feb 29, 2024
Starting your own business in Lancaster, CA, as a sole proprietor and offering a service online is an exciting venture. To begin, you will need to file for a "Doing Business As" (DBA) if you plan to operate under a name different from your own. This is essential for opening a business... View More
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