Yes, you can use a registered agent instead of a physical office address. You'll have to pay a small fee, usually around $50/year for the registered agent. Many people do this when they run a business from their home.

Hi there. Unfortuntely there is not a clear yes or no answer to your question without more information. It depends on how the celebrities are portrayed and if your products fall under fair use or satire exceptions, among other things. You should speak with a Texas trademark and copyright lawyer to... View More

If you want to hold yourself out as a non-profit, then yes, you must be a non-profit. To become a non-profit, you must (1) create an entity with the Secretary of state and (2) file a 501(c)(3) application with the IRS. You cannot do this without an attorney and/or a CPA. Try to find an attorney who... View More

Hello. Thanks for reaching out with this question. According to the Texas SOS website, A/C contractors can only create LLCs or for-profit corporations. It is advisable that you contact a licensed attorney and/or accountant to help determine the best business structure for your goals.... View More

I don't see any reason why you could not do this provided you 1) ensure your salary is reasonable based upon fair market comps 2) issue yourself a W-2 at year end 3) pay estimated payroll tax payments monthly (or bi-monthly depending on how often you are paid...ask an accountant) 4) file 940s... View More

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, it could depend zoning laws, municipal ordinances/codes, and other possible regulations or community guidelines. It sounds like the property is yours, but if you rent, the terms of a lease could... View More

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answered on Aug 7, 2020

Yes.

A business can tap into sub-contractors' labor and may solely rely on sub-contractors. It signifies that you do not have much control over their work. A good overview of what factors would be considered an independent contractor v. employee can be found here-... View More

The recording information looks like it's a real property recording. You can pull the information here:

https://walkertx.search.kofile.com/48471/Home/Index/1

Good luck.

Hello. You can now file the SS-4 application online. Have you tried this yet? This process allows you to receive an EIN immediately. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/employer-id-numbers

Here's the fax info:

Internal Revenue Service

Attn:... View More

Hello. Generally, non-competes should be in writing because they should express a time limit for the non-compete and what the scope of the non-compete should be. If you signed a document that includes a non-compete clause or a non-compete language, then you'd want to analyze that language... View More

Hello. Good question. When an LLC is formed, there should have been an LLC company agreement or operating agreement. This agreement usually sets out when and/or how a managing member (if a member-managed LLC) or manager (if a manager-managed LLC) can be removed. Have you checked the agreement?... View More

It is great that you want to examine this trademark issue before you launch your business. Coming to the appropriate answer will save you a lot of money and grief. You should work with a local trademark attorney to help you investigate whether your name/mark would infringe the mark of the other... View More

A Texas attorney who deals with consumer rights issues could advise in the most meaningful manner here. But your question remains open for four weeks. Keep in mind that in pursuing a lawsuit, your time lost from work/school in going to court, handling paperwork, etc. could run you more than the... View More

No. Firmly held religious beliefs did not spare Rastafarians from prosecution for possession of marijuana, nor did they spare fundamentalist Mormon Warren Jeffs from being sentenced to life in prison for having sex with the little girls that he supposedly "married" in his freak church.

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answered on Feb 15, 2020

You may be able to use the name Golden Ticket for a transportation company or "golden ticket" in your business name. The complete answer to your question depends on use of that name, or names that would be confusingly similar, in the same trade channels.

Currently, there are 39... View More

Probably not

Non-profits don't have owners. They a board of directors and officers. When you applied for the EIN you listed yourself as a responsible party that can be changed by filing a form 8822-B or by filing Form 990.

You can't establish a non-profit under your SSN so you may have an... View More

Best is a relative term. Because it's TX state tax is irrelevant. We're not concerned with the state claiming residency against the non-resident owner's will.

The next step is assessing liability and compliance. Generally that's an LLC. But it's heavily dependent... View More

I suggest you see if the seller will amend; otherwise, you signed a contract with them and they can hold you in breach of that contract.

There are definitely options if you are willing to invest a significant amount of money in the USA. Feel free to contact us or another experienced immigration lawyer for assistance.