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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 
I plan to open a business helping people find a home. I will give them comprehensive reports on the area, crime stats, schools, amenities tailored to their specific needs.We will also do live video area walk arounds/commutes that are tailored to them. I know agents cant say its a bad area but as a... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with local attorneys, using disclaimers is usually a good idea. Any time you are presenting information to the public, there is always the possibility that someone could claim that they... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
The jailed co-signer can sign a special power of attorney authorizing the free co-signer to transfer title into their name, subject to the lender’s approval.
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answered on Aug 28, 2023
If you have a promissory note that was due on 7/21/2020 and has not been paid, you have several options to consider. First, you could try reaching out to the debtor to remind them of the outstanding payment and discuss the situation. It's possible that there might have been a misunderstanding... View More
Skippy's Snack Shack
answered on Aug 8, 2023
If you are planning to use "Skippy's Snack Shack" as the name of a retail bakery shop, you would have a low risk with respect to the mark for Skippy peanut butter. However, if you used this name on the snacks themselves, you could potentially run into a problem. You should contact... View More
2 people starting a company together.
1 person has the availability to invest more finical risk, one is brining more expertise.
How do you recommend structuring this in a fair way that protects both parties.
answered on Jul 22, 2023
That is too much of an open-ended question for an online Q&A forum. You should consult with a local business attorney and have them draft a comprehensive operating agreement (if an LLC) or shareholders agreement (if a corporation).
answered on Jun 29, 2023
Yes, and that is often the case for liability protection for general partners.
I have a few businesses I have committed to and I am looking to brand them.
answered on Jun 19, 2023
Consult an experienced trademark attorney, to conduct a careful search to assure the marks are not confusingly similar to others in use, to advise how they should be used, and to prosecute the applications to register with the USPTO.
i want to know what disclaimers i need for if they leave after an edible and go wreck a car then try to blame me for it or things of that nature. any other answers would be greatly appreciated. i want to be 100% legal with everything and turn this into an experience
answered on Apr 20, 2023
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your question covers lots of ground - type of business structure, insurance, etc. - and it might be difficult to obtain meaningful guidance in the brief format of a Q & A forum. One option is to think about a... View More
Paperwork includes certificate of conversion, and articles of organization
answered on Apr 14, 2023
Yes. While not an overly complicated process, it needs to be done correctly.
answered on Jan 23, 2023
You cannot retroactively change the name of the organizer once the entity is filed with the secretary of state. However, keep in mind that "organizer" does not mean that person is actually an owner of the company. It is simply the person or entity that files the articles.
Will be investing into real estate next year with a friend. We both have our own separate LLCs that have been established over two years and have business credit. The problem is...the names of the companies aren't geared toward the business venture we are looking to do now (real estate). We... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2022
Based on your posting forming a new LLC to operate the joint venture is likely to be the best option, so you might as well use the right business name to avoid having to register a trade name.
The Domestic LLC will officially be registered with the GA Secretary of State as "XYZ Co. LLC". I'm just trying to find out if I'm required to file for a DBA/Trade Name to drop the LLC portion for any kind of advertising or just reference to the company in general.
answered on Nov 16, 2022
Generally, just dropping the company designation (LLC or Inc.) does not require a trade name registration.
I do a side business inventing and making products within a specific industry. My full time job wants me to sign an nda Claiming ownership of products and intellectual property made or invented during time of employment and “relating in any way to employers business”. The two industries are... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
It really depends on the exact terms of the agreement and the specific facts of your side business. Have a business attorney review it and advise you accordingly.
I opened a LLC in Georgia in 2014 with 2 members in the Articles of organization, me and my spouse. I also elected for an S-Corp status (2553 & 8832) the same year. Now I want to revoke the S-Corp election AND also convert the multi member LLC to a single member LLC (my spouse will no longer be... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
No. There is no form to change to a single member LLC. You just transfer the membership interests to you from your spouse. And you do not need to record anything or file anything with the SOS unless you included ownership in the Articles of Organization.
I've been researching the best way to set up business entities and this is the conclusion I have come to. Is this an appropriate structure? Thank you
I am wondering if buying and renting residential property in GA means the out of state LLC needs to register as a foreign LLC in GA. No other business will be conducted outside of renting to tenants in the state of GA.
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Simply owning the property would not require foreign entity registration, but if the LLC rents out the property it would be deemed to be conducting business in Georgia and would be required to register with the Georgia Secretary of State.
answered on Aug 15, 2022
Only if the parties agree on the terms or the original purchase agreement permits the seller to do so.
answered on Mar 9, 2022
First, if you have filed articles of organization it is an LLC and not a partnership. And only if the articles list the members (owners) of the company would you need to amend them. (Listing the members is not required and is uncommon.) If they do, you can find instructions on the Georgia... View More
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