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Dear Professionals,
I registered my LLC with the state of Florida last October, but I have not been able to start running my business properly.
My company status is showing Active and I would like to prevent the status from changing into Inactive.
Given that I have not... View More 
answered on May 9, 2020
In order to maintain an "active status" with the Florida Department of State, an annual report must be filed each year for your business entity. More info is available on Sunbiz.org.
I funded the majority of it. We bought a day care. This whole time im begging him to sign a partnership agreement. He has now taken the day care and moved it to a different llc. What should i do?
answered on May 6, 2020
When a Florida LLC doesn't have an operating agreement in place, then there are terms in Section 605 of the Florida Statutes that are provided to address your partner's right to transfer the LLC's property, dissolve the LLC, etc. Speak with an attorney to discuss your specific rights.
I have Transferred 21k to a friend for business opportunity. My friend has played me and will not give my money back. Is it possible to sue him and get my money back? The only evidence I have are through massages.
answered on May 4, 2020
It is possible under a claim for unjust enrichment, which I will post below. The difficult part is where there is no written contract (besides text messages) there is no attorney's fees provisions. Meaning you would likely have to go pay an attorney to go after the 21k and not be able to... View More
I have a Florida registered LLC and plan to begin a YouTube channel under the business name. The channel would be a "how-to" cooking channel. The principle location of the business is in Maryland. Can I deduct the cost of the food and kitchenware I use for the cooking videos?
answered on May 2, 2020
This is not a legal question. It is an accounting question that you should ask of your CPA.
I am making masks for first responders and other essential personnel. We are taking small donations just to purchase more materials to continue making them. We have made hundreds of masks with around 400 dollars in donations. More orders are beginning to come in as the media picked up our story.... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
A person or business/nonprofit organization must have a solicitation license before engaging in the solicitation of donations in the state of Florida. If you are soliciting donations/money, you should speak with an attorney for assistance in obtaining this license and to discuss if you would... View More
What is this request referring to/asking for? An address? A state or county? It's unclear.
answered on Apr 9, 2020
I don't know what form (or "request") you are trying to complete, but they are probably asking for the state.
If there's a slip and fall or other issue would I be less protected with a home based business than if I rented a regular business space? Is both the business and the business owner liable whether a slip and fall occurs at home based business or a nonhome based business?
answered on Apr 9, 2020
If you are starting ANY business you should hire a lawyer who has great experience in owning and operating their own small businesses and has consulted with many different kinds of small businesses for decades. The uncertainty you are now feeling will only get worse and worse--until you have a... View More
Using a portion of the same words used in my LLC registration? Or, using the same words but in a different order?
answered on Mar 23, 2020
If the Florida Division of Corporations accepted the name of the other company, you have problem particularly if you do not also have a Florida or Federal trademark registration.
answered on Mar 18, 2020
You would at least need an occupational license from your city or county.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Either pay the fees and late fees or start a new one entirely. A business attorney can help you based on specifics and details related to your business and why you need or want to reinstate the old one or if you would be better served going in a different and new direction starting anew. The... View More
answered on Feb 14, 2020
There is not nearly enough information here for lawyers to guess at.
I registered my translation and interpretation company with the state of Florida. I also got an EIN. But someone told me I need permits to run the business here in Florida, but they didn't specify which kind of permits I need.
Please, can you tell me if I need any other permit or... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2019
The professions and occupations which require specific permits are listed here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Index&Title_Request=XXXII#TitleXXXII
I don't see translation agencies listed.
answered on Nov 22, 2019
Partnership is a matter of contract. A minor is not necessarily binding on the contract he or she signs until he ratifies it after he is no longer minor.
When I looked at their annual report to the state it states their principal business address. However, that address is actually a Jewish temple and not affiliated with this incorporation in any way. Is it illegal for the incorporation to submit false information in order to gain a certificate of... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Florida law does not prohibit the owners of any corporate entity to enter the correct information on the entity's online Annual Reports or other online documents. Nor does Florida law require the Division of Corporations to verify any information appearing on any corporate entity's... View More
No labor involved. I'm a middle man delivery service.
answered on Oct 28, 2019
Generally if you're not paying for the item and re-selling it you don't collect the sales tax.
You'd have to check your state, county, and city to be sure.
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Recycling the old RR ties
Recycling the spikes... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Raising money is a skill. Most patent attorneys do not have that skill. You may want to get some free advice and some introduction from this state agency...http://floridasbdc.org
I hope this helps
Kevin E Flynn
answered on Aug 22, 2019
You do it the same way you issued the first one million shares.
I am orginally from the UK and had this business idea for over two years now I see alot of people online doing this method illegally (well in the UK you need a license to do this). I want to start a business to host these methods legally the business may come under gambling as it would be a hosting... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2019
Free practical advice offered for the last 41 years to people starting or operating small businesses: Look out.
The main difference between successful small businesses and those that fail within a relatively short period of time is good legal advice. The owners of most successful small... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2019
This question needs to be presented to a tax attorney - try to repost, adding Tax Law as a category.
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