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I formed a PLLC for my physical therapy practice in NY. In the NY state PT practice act it states that licensed PTs cannot engage in unlicensed activities as that might give PTs an advantage over other professionals. Other PTs also provide wellness coaching services to clients outside of where they... View More 
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answered on May 22, 2024
Without having inquired all facts and done proper research in your case, and not making this any form of legal advise, I believe at first glance that if you make it a separate entity and do not commingle with your other entity, there is no prohibition for a licensed professional against engaging in... View More
If I started a NY apparel business some years back but never did anything with the business just the formation ( business formed w/ state, trademarks, EIN business account) all done. I have filed taxes, Franchise & income taxes every year for the business and now want to apply for the... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
Based on the information you provided, there shouldn't be any major issues with obtaining a Certificate of Authority (CoA) or resale license for your New York apparel business. Since you have already formed the business, obtained trademarks, secured an EIN, and have been filing taxes... View More
If I started a NY apparel business some years back but never did anything with the business just the formation ( business formed w/ state, trademarks, EIN business account) all done, Franchise taxes filed for the business every year. and now want to apply for the certificate of authority/ resale... View More
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answered on May 14, 2024
Based on the information you provided, there should generally not be any major issues with obtaining a Certificate of Authority (COA) for your New York apparel business, as long as you have maintained the business properly since its formation. Here are a few considerations:
1. Business... View More
I registered the name in New York State as a not for profit organization. I have not done anything thereafter--all I have is just the name. However, I realize that I would rather have a LLC instead. How can I change the name to a LLC? Or must I come up with another name and register it as an LLC?... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
You say you registered a "name". And, in another place, you call the existing not-for-profit entity an "organization." Even if it were an LLC, you need to form a new LLC since that entity was formed and exists under a special provision of the law. If there were significant... View More
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answered on Mar 10, 2024
Based on the information provided, there are a few important considerations:
1. As an F-1 student on Optional Practical Training (OPT), you are allowed to work in the U.S. as long as the employment is related to your field of study. The work can be for any employer, including an LLC owned... View More
Our LLP was established in January 2023. Unfortunately, we're facing financial constraints, and while other partners are willing to inject more capital to sustain the business, there is one partner refuses to invest further. what options are available to the other partners?
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answered on Jan 9, 2024
There are several issues that appear to be related to your question: (a) are the partners united or are their interests and positions in some way opposed to one another, (b) is it an LLP or an LLC ? Either way the Partnership Agreement or the Operating Agreement, respectively would need to be... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
When you transition from an LLC to a PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company), it's important to understand the specifics of business entity formation and tax identification. Typically, an LLC and a PLLC are considered separate legal entities, each with its own set of legal and tax... View More
It took the state a year and a half to process the PLLC paperwork. Meanwhile, to pay the bills, I did contract work (1099) through other businesses. Now that's the bulk of my income. Since that's already taxed, it's hard to know how to set up bookeeping.
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answered on Nov 4, 2023
When setting up bookkeeping and tax structures for your PLLC providing psychotherapy, it's beneficial to consult with a certified public accountant (CPA) who is experienced with healthcare professionals and small business accounting. They can provide tailored advice on how to integrate your... View More
answered on Oct 12, 2023
There is no deadline to file an amendment.
A not-for-profit corporation may amend its Certificate of Incorporation from time to time by filing a Certificate of Amendment under Section 803 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.
The document may contain any of the information that may... View More
Is there any responsibility for encouraging people to write fake positive reviews and invent their own work experience? All this was said by a person live.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
Addendum - If the work experience involves certain positions that are strictly regulated by the government and the employment involves the safety and well-being of others (pilots, healthcare workers, commercial mariners, etc.) and the inventing of work experience is along the lines of inventing... View More
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In New York, a trust can own a corporation through strategies such as creating a holding company or a subsidiary structure. In a holding company approach, the trust establishes a corporation that owns shares of another corporation (LLC or S corp). Alternatively, a subsidiary structure involves the... View More
I formed an LLC already. Unaware after reading some websites that licensed professionals are supposed to form a PLLC but I wanted to confirm if that is true.
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answered on Aug 13, 2023
In New York, professional licensees of certain type cannot practice together with non-licensed people, making the regular LLC not an acceptable way to organize the company. Those filing the PLLC must be licensed to practice the occupation in question, and the company must be managed by those with... View More
A small group of community volunteers have been given permission to paint a mural in the community. The building belongs to a local business and they need us to have some type of liability insurance. To get the insurance (and to smooth out the non profit fundraising), we think we need to be some... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2023
It could be difficult for anyone here to know what kind of insurance coverage is best, based on the type of business entity you contemplate going with. That's something an insurance agent may be better equipped to advise on. One option might be to reach out to insurance agents to explore... View More
If you planned to work for doordash and food delivery gigs in ny as an llc . What's better in terms of protection ?
1- To open an llc in an other state like Wyoming , do you need to regester it as a forirgn llc in ny and every other state you work as a dasher ?
2- if you... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2023
Really depends from what you are seeking protection, e.g. personal injury liability, taxes, business debts, etc. Although an LLC will protect you from your business obligations, the mere existence of an LLC will not shield you from all personal liability in the event you injure someone in the... View More
Live in India.. do we need to add his info as well or not required (part 5 of the form) because they are requesting SsN n address etc! But he doesn’t have any n is it mandatory to even add his info
The form is LLC/LLP request for information
We just established a company and we... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Greetings. It appears you would like to know whether you need to include certain information on a document involved in a corporate formation. Whether you do or do not depends on the form and what the form is for. Your inquiry does not sufficiently specify the form and the purpose of the form... View More
answered on May 28, 2023
Your question might continue to be overlooked under the "Trademark" heading, which is more about intellectual property rights involving brand names and related issues. You could repost under "Business Formation" and "Business Law." But because your question appears to... View More
I got the apartment(lease) by my self and lived there for a year by myself, I put down deposit, I paid a guarantor fee every month, decorated and bought all the furniture, I am doing all the daily maintenance of the Airbnb account and finding cleaner, photograper etc. My boyfriend moved in a year... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
Dear Brooklyn Tenant
Hello. If your apartment is in a building with at least two more apartments, you must be very careful.
First, your lease may prohibit Airbnb. Most leases in NYC will not allow for use of the apartment for short-term rental. Most leases prohibit profiteering... View More
I got the apartment(lease) by my self and lived there for a year by myself, I put down deposit, I paid a guarantor fee every month, decorated and bought all the furniture, I am doing all the daily maintenance of the Airbnb account and finding cleaner, photograper etc. My boyfriend moved in a year... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2023
From a practical perspective (which is what it sounds like you are asking), an appropriate way to split income from the unit would be to first deduct all expenses and then to split the net income according to proportions of rent paid.
So first you would deduct all of the fees and costs... View More
I got the apartment(lease) by my self and lived there for a year by myself, I put down deposit, I paid a guarantor fee every month, decorated and bought all the furniture, I am doing all the daily maintenance of the Airbnb account and finding cleaner, photograper etc. My boyfriend moved in a year... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2023
Determining how to split the profit from your Airbnb listing can be a complex issue that may depend on a number of factors, including the financial contributions of each party, the level of effort and involvement required, and any other agreements or arrangements you have in place.
Based on... View More
I got the apartment(lease) by my self and lived there for a year by myself, I put down deposit, I paid a guarantor fee every month, decorated and bought all the furniture, I am doing all the daily maintenance of the Airbnb account and finding cleaner, photograper etc. My boyfriend moved in a year... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2023
Your question raises some questions. Is your BF on the Lease? I am not sure how you obtained a Lease without a SSN, so I am not sure why that matters now. Also, does your landlord, municipality, and building permit short term rentals like AirBnB? Why is he entitled to any "profit."... View More
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