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The Domestic LLC will officially be registered with the GA Secretary of State as "XYZ Co. LLC". I'm just trying to find out if I'm required to file for a DBA/Trade Name to drop the LLC portion for any kind of advertising or just reference to the company in general.
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Generally, just dropping the company designation (LLC or Inc.) does not require a trade name registration.
I currently have a Georgia LLC doing video editing and will be moving to Michigan in a couple of months. Since I will be doing the work in Michigan I assume I would register there, but do I have to register as a foreign entity in Georgia? Will I end up paying tax to both states? How does that work?... View More 
answered on Sep 30, 2022
If you begin conducting business in Michigan and don't do do anything else with the company, you will need to register in Michigan as a foreign entity since it is a Georgia entity (regardless of where you reside). Assuming you will not be moving back to Georgia soon, it makes sense to just... View More
I opened a LLC in Georgia in 2014 with 2 members in the Articles of organization, me and my spouse. I also elected for an S-Corp status (2553 & 8832) the same year. Now I want to revoke the S-Corp election AND also convert the multi member LLC to a single member LLC (my spouse will no longer be... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
No. There is no form to change to a single member LLC. You just transfer the membership interests to you from your spouse. And you do not need to record anything or file anything with the SOS unless you included ownership in the Articles of Organization.
I've been researching the best way to set up business entities and this is the conclusion I have come to. Is this an appropriate structure? Thank you
I went on tour with a rapper and I was the driver and the rapper said he was going to pay me but we didn’t sign a contract or anything. And now that the tour is over he has ghosted me.
I am wondering if buying and renting residential property in GA means the out of state LLC needs to register as a foreign LLC in GA. No other business will be conducted outside of renting to tenants in the state of GA.
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Simply owning the property would not require foreign entity registration, but if the LLC rents out the property it would be deemed to be conducting business in Georgia and would be required to register with the Georgia Secretary of State.
Specifically, the business purpose as listed on the Georgia Articles of Incorporation
answered on May 27, 2022
You will need to provide additional information for a decent answer. Are you referring to the articles of incorporation or some other internal corporate document? Is there another document that addresses the issue?
I just received my first Business Personal Property Tax Return. I am a sole proprietor in my first year of business. My tangible personal property pertaining to my business is worth about $3000. Am I still required by law to submit the Business Personal Property Tax Return?
answered on Feb 26, 2022
These fines are generally not enforceable like tickets issued by law enforcement agencies. However, failure to pay the fines could result in outstanding balance being sent to a collection agency, which could negatively impact your credit.
Business is a franchise I have purchased from franchisor. Products are: monthly memberships for personal training service, the occasional apparel sale, beverage sales (bottled water, etc.), and nutritional supplements (sold online). I will have personal trainers who are my employees. I'm... View More
He has filed a claim as if he had o responsibility, even tho our contract says different
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Without more information on the circumstances surrounding the dispute, a complete answer cannot be given. However, filing a motion to dismiss can be done for a variety of reasons and is case specific. Therefore, It is highly recommended that you contact an attorney that specializes in civil suits.... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2022
Unfortunately you posted this in the probate section; however, you as an FYI, if you received the citation then you need to appear. You should speak to your employer regarding respoonsibility.
I want to purchase the rights to ownership of this trademark:
Serial # "78338468", Registration # "3204956", Status "710 - Cancelled - Section 8".
What types of certifications or permits would a company need to start installing Fire Escape Ladders in homes and commercial buildings up to four stories tall?
answered on Nov 25, 2021
You will need to check with your local city, county authorities to determine what type of permits and inspections will be necessary for your particular location.
Can a case be assigned to an attorney incorrectly in a law firm be terminated for that purpse alone
answered on Oct 12, 2021
Contingency contracts are on of many contracts that are legally enforceable in the state of Georgia. They are often seen in personal injury law matters and many of these contracts allow either the client or attorney to terminate or withdraw, respectively. However, the client may owe that attorney... View More
I have owned a self storage facility in Georgia for years and have never held an auction. Our contract was pulled straight from Ga code title 10-4-213, stating we will dispose of the contents if customer is in default. (We always allow 60 days before sending out certified letters or e-mails... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
Your new manager may be correct. Make sure that you are reading the 2021 version of the OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED. If you remain uncertain after reading the newest language, you should probably meet with a business law attorney who can assist you in understanding your legal obligations.
My investor is asking, aggressively, for my businesses bank statements and I don’t believe that this is documentation he is entitled to.
answered on Oct 3, 2021
Depending on what type of investment opportunity you are offering will determine whether state, federal, or both laws apply. If federal, then securities laws outlined in the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934 as well as regulations provided by the Security and Exchange Commission will apply.... View More
I was written up for something I did not do and i refused to sign the write up. I questioned my general manager of how I could write him up and he suspended me for a week
answered on Oct 12, 2021
It is recommended that you check your employee handbook and other policies that you should have been given prior to your employment. However, Georgia is known as employee-at will state, which means you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all, so long as that termination does not violate a... View More
My employee and myself were 3 days into a 4 day paint job. When at 3 am the 3rd day we ran out of paint. The client told us not to come back. Never paying us a cent.
answered on Oct 12, 2021
Great question. So long as there was a valid contract and you substantially performed under those contractual obligations, you will likely be entitled to payment and or damages for client not paying you.
Depending on the underlying facts, you could be entitled to damages as well as... View More
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