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Q: What are the state and local laws to comply with for starting a home postpartum concierge service in Milwaukee, WI?

I am a registered nurse in Wisconsin with an active compact license, planning to start a home postpartum concierge service in Milwaukee County and surrounding areas. I intend to work alone and offer cash-pay services, including physical assessments of mother and baby, newborn care education,... View More

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answered on Oct 19, 2025

It’s great that you’re planning carefully before starting your postpartum concierge service, especially since healthcare and wellness services in Wisconsin have specific regulations. Because you’re a registered nurse with a compact license, you already meet the professional licensing... View More

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Q: Do I need a foreign entity for my Wisconsin LLC if relocating to another state for online therapy?

I have an LLC in Wisconsin for a fully online individual talk therapy private practice. I'm licensed to see clients in Massachusetts, although I currently have no clients there. I'm considering moving out of Wisconsin within the next 6 months and plan to continue serving Wisconsin clients... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2025

Since your LLC is registered in Wisconsin and you’re providing services to clients there, you can continue operating under your Wisconsin LLC without changes for Wisconsin clients. For seeing clients in other states, you usually don’t need to form a foreign LLC just for online work, but you do... View More

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Q: Is my house at risk if my son uses my address for his LLC?

I own my home, which is solely in my name. My son uses my address for his LLC business, which currently has no financial issues, and there are no formal leases or agreements for him using my address. Given these circumstances, am I liable if anything happens to his business, and could my house be... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

Using your home address as the business address for your son’s LLC generally does not put your house directly at risk just because of that listing. The LLC is a separate legal entity designed to protect personal assets like your home from business liabilities, as long as proper separation is... View More

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Q: Can non-profit bylaws specify "up to" a number of directors in WI?

I am in the process of starting a new 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in Wisconsin and am working on creating the initial bylaws. Chapter 181.0103 mentions the number of Directors on a Corporate Board. Can the organization bylaws specify "up to" a certain number of directors, or must a... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Wisconsin, under Chapter 181.0103, non-profit bylaws can specify an "up to" number of directors, but there are some important guidelines to consider. The bylaws can state a range, such as "up to 7 directors," giving flexibility to the board for expansion or reduction, as long... View More

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Q: What paperwork do I need for starting a YouTube channel with an LLC?

I'm starting a YouTube channel and currently in the process of registering an LLC to protect myself, particularly against copyright strikes. The service I'm using is recommending additional items like obtaining an EIN and accounting software, but I'm unsure if I need these yet. I... View More

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answered on Mar 1, 2025

Starting a YouTube channel through an LLC is a smart move for liability protection. For the initial setup, you'll need your Articles of Organization (filed with your state), an Operating Agreement outlining ownership and operations, and a separate business bank account to maintain the... View More

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Q: Hypothetically, if an organization with the same model wanted to build houses in the same manner but give the house away

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

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Business Formation, Business Law and International Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Hi, I am an international student studying in USA. I want to use my mom's name to register an LLC. Is that fine?

My mom is from another country. Can I operate my business like this without breaking any guidelines of my F1-visa, the business will be registered in my Mom's name. Will that be okay? What's your advise on this?

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answered on Dec 12, 2023

Using your mom's name to register an LLC in the USA is technically possible, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind:

Legal Implications: Registering an LLC in someone else's name, even if it's your mom, may not be against the law in itself. However,...
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Q: Hi, I am an international student studying in USA. I want to use my mom's name to register an LLC. Is that fine?

My mom is from another country. Can I operate my business like this without breaking any guidelines of my F1-visa, the business will be registered in my Mom's name. Will that be okay? What's your advise on this?

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answered on Dec 14, 2023

Registering an LLC in your mother's name while you are on an F1 visa in the USA requires careful consideration of both immigration and business laws. As an international student, your F1 visa has specific restrictions regarding employment and business operations.

Firstly, you should...
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Q: A friend and I want to merge our separate LLCs within the next few years to make one business. Is this possible legally?
Gregory Byrnes
Gregory Byrnes
answered on Apr 6, 2020

Yes, it is possible. You will want to review the Wisconsin LLC Law under "SUBCHAPTER XII MERGER; CONVERSION" - Here is the statute: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/183/XII/1207. If the other company is not a Wisconsin LLC, the steps may be different, but every... View More

Q: What are the first steps in protecting a concept for/of a new business? Does it involve patents or copyright?
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answered on Jan 23, 2019

Might not be a patent. The Supreme Court has recently made it fairly difficult to patent a method of organizing human activity. See the documents used to train patent examiners -- https://www.uspto.gov/patent/laws-and-regulations/examination-policy/subject-matter-eligibility On the other hand,... View More

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Q: when an LLC is formed and a member invest personal money, is that members personal assets at risk?

In the event of a liability lawsuit or bankruptcy

Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Feb 26, 2017

No, that is the legal function of the LLC form, shielding personsal assets of the members absent fraud or commingling.

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