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The business entity is not a crematory .
answered on Jan 15, 2025
It seems you have many questions about starting your business. I suggest you consult with a small business attorney and an accountant. You will not gather all the relevant information through a free online Q and A. JA's AI generated responses could do more harm than good. Rob Kane Orange... View More 
I own a game on the popular gaming platform Roblox.com. A 3D modeler from Brazil has reached out with interests to join me under the provisions of a 10-year partnership contract. Details: the modeler will be involved in all decision making (like in General partnership agreements), but CANNOT own... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
Choosing the proper structure depends on multiple factors, including liability concerns, taxation, and how much control each party has. A Limited Partnership (LP) requires at least one general partner, who manages the business and bears personal liability, and one or more limited partners, who... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
To operate a nurse staffing agency in California, you must first obtain the appropriate licenses. This includes registering your business with the California Secretary of State and obtaining a staffing agency license from the California Department of Social Services. Additionally, you need to... View More
I bought a brand new car, 3 days in I had to take it back to service. The manufacture has agreed to buy the car back, but I have a few add-ons that I purchased on my contract from the dealership that are well over $5000. Is that money refundable to me since the car turned out to be a lemon and will... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2025
What negative equity? You just bought it. Oh wait, you rolled neg equity into the newer car?
Uggghhh. Now, on top of that, you are trying to handle the legal stuff without a lawyer even
though attorneys in a lemon law case are to be paid by the other side? Well, the manufacturers... View More
I'm a British Citizen with a UK-registered Ltd Company.
I know I can open an LLC in the US, but can I also open a US business bank account for the LLC, or do I have to be a resident/Green Card holder? (I do hold a San Francisco City ID Card, which I believe allows me to open a checking... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2024
You can open a US LLC as a non-resident foreign national, and many banks will allow you to open a business account remotely, though requirements vary by institution. Some banks may require an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS, which you can obtain as a foreign business owner.... View More
I made a beautiful picture of my president and his wife and I could send a picture of the ornament. I have designed, but I cannot get it printed because they said that’s copyrighted help me.
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answered on Dec 22, 2024
Your interest in creating art featuring President Trump and Melania is understandable, but there are some important legal considerations to keep in mind. While you own the copyright to your original artwork, using someone's likeness for commercial purposes without their permission can be... View More
I have a mobile app that shares sports betting predictions. there is no gambling in my mobile app. only predictions of the results of sports matches are shared only by me. users see these predictions as paid subscribers. for example the result of the LA lakers vs Boston Celtics NBA game, Boston... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2024
The business model described, which involves sharing sports betting predictions and odds without facilitating actual betting or linking to gambling sites, may not fall under the definition of gambling in many jurisdictions. However, the legality can vary significantly by state.
In... View More
they claim that i need to be a brick and morter to use there distribution which it is not stated anywhere that i need to be plus they have other options for signing up and i need a distributer for wholeselling which is what my business does but only online and there is no where stating that they... View More
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answered on Dec 17, 2024
From your description, there could potentially be grounds for exploring this situation further, as businesses generally must clearly communicate their eligibility requirements and policies.
While wholesalers have the right to choose their business partners, California law requires... View More
LinkedIn account compromissed
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answered on Dec 6, 2024
First, take immediate action to secure your account. Change your password right away through LinkedIn's password reset process, and enable two-factor authentication if you haven't already. Contact LinkedIn's support team directly to report the breach and get help recovering your... View More
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
LOL. 1. Yes, you need a license to practice law. 2. Justia is a business. You aren't entitled to anything from it, whether you are an attorney or not. Extremely doubtful Justia will provide a listing to a non-attorney as that would lead to potentially significant liability for it in the... View More
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
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