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We are not running it like a true business, we have no employees, just collecting rents. It appears there are different rules for a community property vs. non-community property state (Ohio). We are just wanting something simple not having to create a partnership or joint venture, is this possible?... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2018
An Ohio LLC can be created on-line with the Ohio Secretary of State. But you should retain a local attorney in OH to discuss setting up and operating the LLC properly and property ownership. You also should consult your tax advisor regarding the different options that can be elected for federal... View More
Looking for any detailed information on the necessary legal documents and steps to opening an e liquid company?
answered on Jan 3, 2018
Get a lawyer to help you with this. Opening the company is fairly straightforward, but there are lots of regulations concerning the packing and sale of these products and you need to be familiar with them.
My boyfriend and I are trying to start an online business. Would this be considered a partnership? If so, do we need a partnership agreement? Does that agreement need to be also signed by a lawyer? (We don't have money to consult lawyers about these things). As far as when we are filing our... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Those questions cannot be answered on-line. If you want to start your business properly, and avoid future problems, then you need both legal advice and tax advice. So you should save up enough money to obtain that professional assistance so you can start the business correctly. You and he would... View More
She is making shirts and wants my artwork on them. We are combining businesses and it'll be 50/50. It's fair but if this doesn't work out in the long run how do I protect my artwork and business name? Will we both be able to produce the shirts still afterwards? Will she end up with... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
You are prudent to seek assistance for your business relationship and protection of your artwork - before you begin. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and contact a local business attorney who can advise you and answer questions about business formation and copyright protection.
Players will not be on my business property. The game utilizes different symbols or locations in the city like a scavenger hunt.
If I would be liable for injuries, would having a mandatory waiver as a part of my website's terms and conditions (that players must agree to in order to... View More
answered on May 3, 2017
As you describe it, if you make part of the rules they comply with all laws etc you shouldn't be liable. If it's a drinking game, that might be different.
answered on Mar 22, 2017
No, an operating agreement governs how an LLC enitity is run among its members (essential shareholders), including division and distribution of profits, not an agreement between two or more LLCs or other legal corporate entities.
I am getting a few partners to pool $100,000 as a downpayment on a commercial property that is $600,000. Obviously we are getting a loan for the rest. Can I take a fee from the downpayment proceeds for putting the contract together. A percentage, like 5% to 10% of the downpayment, I was hoping. I... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2017
You should discuss your business plan privately with an attorney. It sounds like you may be involving yourself in transactions which require a license that you do not have.
We are looking to file as an LLC in the State of Ohio. We have a few questions in particular about taxes and finances. We've been in business for around a year now, as a sole proprietorship. We've recently become pretty successful, we are on track to make much more than expected.... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2015
Sounds like you'd benefit from building a relationship with a good CPA. In addition, you'd likely benefit from talking to a business lawyer. If you're running a serious business, you want to make sure you're protecting yourself, including using agreements tailored to your... View More
I'm not sure how to make sure my websites are "part of" of LLC business in Ohio. I recently established an LLC for my online media and website incomes. Each time I create a new income earning website, what steps do I need to take to make sure that website is part of the LLC, or... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2015
You really just need to make sure the LLC is responsible for the websites. An LLC can be set up to engage in a specific industry or can even be very broadly defined to "conduct all lawful business." Found an LLC and define it as a company engaged in ecommerce and then use the LLC to set... View More
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