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i had a car that was a total lost. The insurance company refuse to pay storage fee or any fees other than a tow bill. Due to my business license being expired. My business license has been renew and its up to date.
Can they get away with it.
I can not charge storage fees even... View More 
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Under California law, the legality of charging storage fees when your business license was expired depends on the specific regulations governing your business sector and local jurisdiction. Generally, operating a business without a valid license can invalidate your right to enforce contracts or... View More
Will a bank require that I am the Authorizor at the bottom of the Articles of Organization before I can open an account for the business? Or does Authorizor simply refer to the one authoring the A of O?
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
The term "Authorizor" on the Articles of Organization typically refers to the individual or entity who is authorized to sign and file the document with the state to establish the LLC. It does not necessarily mean that you must be the one who authored the Articles of Organization in order... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
Operating a cryptocurrency escrow service on your website brings you into a complex regulatory landscape that varies significantly by jurisdiction. In many places, such services are considered part of the financial sector and are subject to specific regulatory requirements. These can include... View More
My business has no income yet. I'm just getting started doing Web Development and Technology Consultancy. My CPA mentioned I should check and see if the new CTA Law applies to me or not.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
As a new LLC owner in Phoenix, AZ, you should be aware that Arizona's new Commercial Transaction Privilege Tax (CTA) law may apply to your business. The CTA law imposes taxes on various business activities, including web development and technology consultancy services. Even if your business... View More
I have a CPR Training center. We provide a service. We have 3 physical locations currently. Covina, CA, St. Louis, MO, and Philadelphia, PA. I am filing taxes this year as a sole proprietor however next year I want to create an LLC. Am I able to create the LLC in a state like Nevada even if my... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In the United States, it's indeed possible to form an LLC in a state where you don't actively conduct business, and Nevada is a popular choice for many due to its favorable business laws and privacy advantages. If you decide to form your LLC in Nevada, you'll benefit from the... View More
In general, are DBAs only required when market and run a domain under a different name, conduct bank transactions under a different name, or both?
For reference, I am attempting to engage in e-commerce as a sole proprietor under a different name. The business involves selling physical products.
answered on Feb 12, 2024
If you are operating your business under an "assumed" name, "trade" name or a "fictitious" name, you should file the propert fictitious name certificate in every state that you are doing business and you should confirm that your entity is authorized to do business in those states.
In general, are DBAs only required when market and run a domain under a different name, conduct bank transactions under a different name, or both?
For reference, I am attempting to engage in e-commerce as a sole proprietor under a different name. The business involves selling physical products.
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
As a sole proprietor engaging in e-commerce under a different name, you typically only need to register a DBA (Doing Business As) in the state where your business is located. This allows you to legally operate your business under a name other than your own. While there are no federal requirements... View More
The company haven't given me offer letter Or LOJ and after 45days of working didn't pay me my full salary (16k per month) ie Rs.22700 for 46days.
What can I do to get my complete salary, Same thing is done with my 3 collogues, they have been paid zero has salary.
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
Here are a few things you can do in this situation:
1. Check if the company is registered and licensed properly. As a telecaller for a financial company, they need to have the requisite DOT OSP license. If not, their operations may be illegal.
2. Reach out to the other employees in... View More
If a California subsidiary is registered by a parent company in New Mexico and conducts business within California, does the parent company, based in New Mexico, also qualify as 'doing business in California'? Consequently, would it be necessary for the New Mexico parent company to... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In California, if your New Mexico parent company has a subsidiary that conducts business within the state, it may trigger the requirement to register as a foreign entity in California. Even if you operate the subsidiary primarily for eCommerce and live in California, the fact that your parent... View More
For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In Texas, the need to register a separate Doing Business As (DBA) for variations of your business name depends on how you intend to operate these entities. If "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse" are operating as distinct... View More
For example, "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse" or "Green Horn Retail Warehouse"
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
In Texas, if you are operating multiple businesses under variations of the same base name, such as "Green Horn Retail" and "Green Horn Warehouse," you may not necessarily need to register each one as a separate Doing Business As (DBA) entity, especially if they are operated as... View More
I am looking to possibly start selling stickers and t-shirts online via Etsy. The images I am hoping to use would be created using AI websites. Is this something I am legally allowed to do?
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Using images created using AI websites for your small business ideas, such as selling t-shirts or stickers online, raises questions about copyright and intellectual property rights. While AI-generated images may not have a human creator in the traditional sense, they can still be subject to... View More
I am looking to possibly start selling stickers and t-shirts online via Etsy. The images I am hoping to use would be created using AI websites. Is this something I am legally allowed to do?
answered on Jan 29, 2024
This is a great question, and is quite naturally very complex given the ever-changing landscape of technology. Right now, general intellectual property laws that govern internet images are essentially limited to uniquely created imagery and content that is produced by human individuals.... View More
I have an LLC, EIN, business license and taxi. All of which I had while working with yellow cab of Sarasota. I payed them a portion of my wages for Dispatch services. Soon after I began working with yellow cab, I was made to sign a very basic non- competition paper. All along i was a 1099... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
There are many variables here, starting with who signed the non-compete agreement, i.e., whether it was done in an individual capacity or whether it was signed on behalf of your company. A contractor in Florida likely could have a non-compete enforced against him/her, provided that the hiring... View More
This LLC has just the owner and no other members/employees. Has not done any business in several years and just need it dissolved.
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You are required to file a notice of winding up and publish a notice with two papers advising of this fact. The purpose of doing so is to protect you from any claims not pursued within the required timeframe. If you do not do this, then you may expose yourself to a claim being pursued at some... View More
My husband and I own an LLC business in Arizona with S-Corp tax status. (My husband is a self-published author, so our LLC falls into the Independent Artists category.)
I'm an oil painter and I now want to start selling my oil paintings online. I'd like to use a different name... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
In Arizona, it is indeed possible for an LLC to operate under more than one "Doing Business As" (DBA) name. This allows a single legal entity, such as your LLC, to conduct various types of businesses under different names while maintaining the same underlying ownership and legal... View More
My business (marketing/website design) is registered as an LLC in Washington, DC. We’re looking to move full time to New York. I’m planning on keeping my existing client base.
Is it possible to keep the LLC registered in Washington, DC, even without a Washington, DC address? If not,... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Yes, it is possible for your DC-registered single member LLC to continue operating even once you move out of the state. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
- You can maintain your DC LLC registration even without a DC physical address. Using a DC PO Box as your registered agent... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Under California law, insurance agents who wish to form a corporation must comply with specific provisions in the California Insurance Code, in addition to the general requirements for forming a corporation under the California Corporations Code. The specific section of the Business and Professions... View More
was needing to know if you can be sued for opening a franchise in Ms, that the same franchise is already operating in Ms. Or can the owner operating under a franchise name, stop another individual from opening a business in a different location operating under the same franchise name?
answered on Feb 19, 2024
Its not clear what exactly is occurring in your case, but you should consult with a franchise attorney in your area to discuss. Anyone can file a lawsuit, but not all law suits are viable or filed in good faith.
If you signed a franchise agreement with a franchisor granting you the right... View More
was needing to know if you can be sued for opening a franchise in Ms, that the same franchise is already operating in Ms. Or can the owner operating under a franchise name, stop another individual from opening a business in a different location operating under the same franchise name?
answered on Jan 23, 2024
In general, the ability to open a franchise in a specific location, such as Mississippi, and whether an existing franchisee or the franchisor can take legal action against a new franchisee depends on several factors:
1. Franchise Agreements: The rights and obligations of franchisees are... View More
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