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If a process serving delivery is attempted at a moment that the registered agent is not at the FL LLC's registered office, can someone else that is not their employee, such as a family member, friend or housemate receive the delivery on their behalf?
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
Yes, service can be made by serving an employee of the registered agent, at the registered office. Also, the registered agent is required to have at least one person (such as in your words "a family member, friend or housemate") at the registered office, as the registered agent's... View More
The power of Authority was a Grantor/Grantee notarized by a state notary and three (3) witness.
answered on Dec 15, 2023
What exactly is a 'power of authority'? (Did you mean Power of Attorney?) What was the ostensible purpose of this document? Did this relate to real estate in Lapeer County? Was the real estate identified or was this attached to other documents?
As you can see, there are many... View More
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... View More
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,... View More
I'm building 2 software products with 1 partner. We want to house both products under one LLC. For one of the products we reached an agreement for distribution with a third party, but the third party wants part ownership to that software since they'll be playing a key role in how we... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
There are a variety of options for sharing intellectual property rights. The existence of an LLC is not necessary. You don't even have to share ownership of the existing LLC. It is easy enough to allocate profits and losses from the sale and distribution of a product in a written agreement, or... View More
Alot of so called black Americans have discovered African American Inc. and are confused, offended,and fearful, about what that could possibly mean for them. Since the US has a history of not veiwing so called black Americans as humans, please clarify if this company views or promotes African... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2023
The use of the term "African American" as a trademark for a company, especially for food and non-food items, can indeed be concerning and potentially offensive. The term "African American" is primarily a racial identity, and its use in commercial contexts should be approached... View More
If a business continues to be "active" and a subcontract to another business even though it failed to file annual reports and has already the certificate of dissolution. Does this business infringe any law? if yes, can you state which one?
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
If a business continues operations after its official dissolution, it may be violating state corporate laws. The certificate of dissolution generally indicates that a business is no longer legally recognized as an active entity for the purposes of conducting business, incurring debt, or entering... View More
I am looking to start a 501(c)(3) for cat rescue. is it similar to a llc where you are protected from lawsuits financially. for example if a feral colony cat bites someone or if when you are showing a foster cat to a possible new owner and they get bit. if not can a non profit llc own the... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2023
Entities that are tax exempt pursuant to section 501(c)(3) include limited liability companies (LLCs), as well as non-profit corporations. Both afford limited liability, and are formed under state laws, while 501(c)(3) is federal tax law. The entity you form should have liability insurance, to... View More
I need to have a purchase agreement with the seller to proceed with the FSA who is giving a farm loan to purchase the land 100%.
answered on Nov 24, 2023
For the real estate transaction, hire a real estate lawyer. If you still need to set up your business entity for the farm, hire a lawyer handling business formation. You might be able to find a lawyer/law firm that does both. Another issue is whether your land is already zoned for everything you... View More
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answered on Dec 4, 2023
To regain a trademark that was previously in your name, the first step is to understand how and why the trademark is no longer under your ownership. If the trademark was inadvertently abandoned or transferred to someone else, the specific circumstances will dictate the course of action.
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...to obtain a DBA from the state if I wish to sell the products in my name (no branding) as a sole proprietor.
Also, do I need to register with the state at all if I operate as a sole proprietor AND I will NOT have NOR hold any inventory? (It would be a "print on demand" side... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
If you plan to conduct business under your own name as a sole proprietor, obtaining a DBA ("Doing Business As") is not typically required. However, if you decide to sell your products under a name other than your legal name, then a DBA would be necessary. The requirement to register your... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
A limited liability company has members and membership interests. Yes, you can purchase 99% of the interest in the LLC - but if you are leaving one percent- is that for the old owner- so they would be one percent equity owner? This sounds like a structure of membership issue. It may be... View More
...will my personal address be moved from the public record(unsearchable) and replaced by the address of the hired RA and Virtual Business Address? Or do I have to dissolve my LLC and create a new one with a new name?
answered on Nov 14, 2023
When you file a change of resident agent form, the prior forms on file are not deleted or removed. Therefore, although the search information on the SDAT Business Entity Site will be updated to reflect the new resident agent name and address, and will be what someone will see when they search for... View More
Ok so I'm currently on an F2 visa (dependent visa in the US) I opened my business which is an LLC but as im applying for a tax application in florida for the business i'm not sure whether to file it for a S-Corp or a C-Corp. Due to the fact that technically I'm not allowed to work in the US.
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Selecting between a C-Corp and an S-Corp tax status for your LLC is a significant decision, especially considering your F2 visa status.
Generally, F2 visa holders are not permitted to engage in employment in the U.S., and this includes active management of a business. While owning a... 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
I also hold a job and my employer is sponsoring my visa, I want to start a side business along with my job and want to know how to proceed legally in that.
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answered on Nov 15, 2024
Starting a business while on F1 OPT requires careful attention to legal requirements. Your OPT status primarily allows work related to your field of study, which fits well with your electrical engineering background. However, you must ensure your business adheres to USCIS regulations and... 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
answered on Nov 14, 2024
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I have a clothing brand that uses a different name than the business legal name which is an inc / s-corp. If selling goods online( own website with brand name) and "maybe" to retailers (brick & mortar) in the future, will I need to file a DBA for the brandname that appears on the... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2024
My name is Attorney Damien Bosco. My law office is in Queens County, Long Island City, across from Manhattan. Depending on the matter, I handle matters throughout New York.
Thank you for asking your question.
Generally, you would not need a d/b/a (an assumed name for a company) for... View More
We have a logo for branding and advertising and I'm wondering if we legally have to include LLC in our forward-facing marketing efforts. It hurts the branding to include it and it counterproductive from a marketing standpoint.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
Without the LLC stated you are representing your business as a sole proprietorship. You might get personally sued.
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