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Always Contact an Attorney After Your Car Accident
Even if a car accident appears minor with no immediate injuries or damage, taking all precautions to protect yourself is essential. It is always recommended to contact an attorney after an accident to protect your interests.
How to Use LLC’s to Protect Personal Assets
Can you use an LLC to protect your personal assets? This article and video discuss those issues.
Texas Form 804 (Periodic Report for Limited Partnership)
The Texas Form 804 is a informational filing that must be submitted every few years by Texas Limited Partnerships registered within the state.
How to File Form BE-13 for Foreign Direct Investment Into the United States
When a U.S. company is formed or acquired and has foreign ownership, the entity must disclose the beneficial foreign owners to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Delaware LLC Annual Reports – What Information is Required?
Every Delaware LLC needs to file an annual report with the State of Delaware. The LLC annual report requires some basic information to be confirmed each year.
Personal Injury Contingency Fees – Gross v. Net Methods
When hiring a personal injury attorney, it's common for the attorney to work on a contingency fee basis. A contingency fee means you don't have to pay the attorney any legal fees unless you win your case or secure a settlement with the defendant or his insurance company.
Domestic vs. Foreign LLC Classification
Choosing where to open your LLC is an important question. Most companies open their LLC in the state where they plan to operate their business; however, it may be best to open your LLC elsewhere.
How to File BOI Report – Example for Single Member LLC
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) report is filed by U.S. entities with FinCEN to report information on its beneficial owners. This sample filing covers a single member LLC formed in 2024 with a non-U.S. owner.
Fiduciary Duties for Board Members of a Delaware Corporation
Board members of a Delaware corporation have many fiduciary duties owed to the corporation and its shareholders. This article outlines those various duties.
Can I Be My Own Registered Agent
A registered agent (RA) is the person or entity physically located within the state of registration who is ultimately responsible for accepting service of process, notices, demands, and other governmental communications on behalf of your LLC or corporation.
BOI Report Updates for FinCEN – What Information Needs Updating
The FinCEN BOI report is a new filing required under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This article and video discuss what's required for an updated BOI report.
New York LLC Notice of Formation
Whenever an LLC is created in New York, the entity must publicly file a notice of formation. This article and video discusses those notice rules.
Anonymous LLC – Why is Delaware the Popular Choice?
Delaware is one of the most popular jurisdictions in the world to open a company. This article covers some of those popular attributes.
What is a Series LLC
A Series LLC can be a great way to save on administrative costs and filing fees and protect investment assets and members' capital. In this post we discuss the pros and cons of using a Series LLC for your business or investment operations.
Single Shareholder Corporations – Do You Need a Separate Board of Directors?
Many corporations are formed with only one owner who effectively runs the entire operations. Does a single shareholder corporation need a board of directors with more than one person?