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We're not partners, he owns a retail business and I'll be managing his business on amazon and further on online as part of a service our company provides. I'll also have to sign his checks and be on top of everything. Can someone please tell me the specific form I need?
answered on Jun 30, 2017
Your options may depend on your type of business entity and shareholder/member agreements currently in place. In general, you will need a power of attorney. Preferably, you may appoint the individual as a manager of the business, with all powers necessary to conduct the operations and business... View More 
Just want to test the market before I register as a sole proprietorship once I make enough money, will I be able to do that
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answered on Jun 21, 2017
Yes, just check with the dept. of taxation regarding whether you have to charge sales tax or not if you are just selling online.
currently the area is an active farm. thinking of purchasing and 'converting' to a private 'paved lot' and hosting autocorss car events. not clear what zoning rules i must adhere to or what local licensing there may be (if any). this is NOT a drag-strip.
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answered on Jun 8, 2017
It's a special use, local AND state rules will apply.
answered on May 15, 2017
I do not understand the term "registering". You mean form a corporation, license a business or trademark a name?
What are terms of fines payments for corporations?
For example: Court says: Corporation X must pay 100 millions to Corporation Y as fine.
What are terms of payment for Corporation X? Will corporation Y get full amount? How will it pay: 100 mln at once or piece by piece? Is there any... View More
answered on May 3, 2017
There is a name change form you can file with the secretary state. There is a small fee.
answered on Apr 22, 2017
It is easier to sue someone in their state. Then the collection of the judgment is quicker. It also avoids motion practice over jurisdiction. However, depending upon the facts, you might be able to sue where you are.
answered on Apr 20, 2017
You need a license from the NYS dept. Of education. Call them for the forms.
1. We are both in the same industry.
2 I checked on the department of state registry before setting up and didn't find anything. Only now noticing this business when developing website and searched my name on google and the other business comes up, (seems to have been around already... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2017
You may want to use a different name to avoid confusion and any IP infringement claims.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/business-law/general-counsel/
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I'm here working for a company on an E-3 visa. I have a friend who's a US citizen that I'd like to start a side-business with (an e-commerce store, to be specific). How can I do this? If I have a company in Australia, and that company is the investing entity in the commerce store,... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2017
An immigration lawyer needs to review and or answer your question.
Suppose I want to open a new hair salon service with the business name 'American Haircut Club' but another company doing a similar service is operating in the same state as me with the name 'Haircut Club'. Does the fact that my name is a little different since it has the word... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2017
The standard is whether there would be confusion about which company is which. Does not sound like an issue here.
answered on Mar 23, 2017
People can be added later, but without any stock or evidence of ownership, what do you have?
If one files for personal Ch 7 bankruptcy, do the past capital contributions to an LLC or S Corp get affected? Capital Accts? Owner's equity, etc?
I'm aware their units or shares may be affected. But I'm curious if capital accounts or owner's equity is an asset they... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
The short answer is it depends if it is real capital or an entry on a balance sheet. But, it can be affected, and when closely held business is involved a personal chapter 7 needs to be documented carefully.
I have been working on a project with my business partner. We got a lot of work done but, suddenly and voluntarily, he quit the project.
He gave me all the work/materials and told me that he didn't want any credit nor monetary compensation.
We signed a 2 page agreement,... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2017
A termination agreement should suffice, just make sure it's thorough and that his waivers are knowing and voluntary. Best to have a decent lawyer review it, just so happens I am a decent lawyer :)
I'm launching a subscription box business that will likely be organized as a Delaware LLC. I live in New York, and that's where the company will be based.
In order to plan for costs and pricing, I've been researching wholesale prices online - many of which are hidden. We... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2017
While you can get those things before you form an LLC it would be a more difficult task to later change those things into the name of the LLC (almost double the work) so forming the entity first would be my advice.
answered on Feb 2, 2017
See: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html
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Someone invested in my inventory at a wholesale price with the expectation that they would be paid back with profit. Unfortunately, shortly after they invested the money this product wasn't selling online like when the opportunity presented itself and I was stuck with 4000 units of this... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2017
Lawyers cannot provide predictions. Your address may be public record or easy to find with some investigation. The strength and weakness of your case depends on an analysis of all the facts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials,... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
It depends on your business needs and whether you have partners, employees, or other special factors. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
It depends on the kind of business you want to create. If you are trying to form a NY real estate brokerage and you wanted to form a partnership with someone else, you would have to have a licensed real estate broker as a business partner. To be a real estate broker in NY, you have to be licensed.... View More
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