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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).
Top 5 Things to Consider When Picking a Personal Injury Lawyer
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and life-changing experience. Choosing the right personal injury lawyer after your automobile accident is an important decision that can greatly impact the outcome of your case.
How to File BOI Report with FinCEN – Sample Filing for an S Corporation
The beneficial ownership information (BOI) report is filed by U.S. entities with FinCEN to report information on the entity's beneficial owners. This sample filing covers an S corporation.
Does my LLC Need a US Address?
Many non-U.S. persons want to open a U.S. LLC for their business. A common questions is whether the LLC must absolutely have a U.S. based address in order to conduct business. This article and video tutorial cover some of the rules and requirements.
Do I Need an ITIN to Open a US Company?
Many non-U.S. persons open U.S. entities to operate their business. There are generally no restrictions on who can open a U.S. entity, and nonresidents generally do not need an ITIN in order to do so.
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 Disregarded Entity?
A disregarded entity is a legal entity with one owner that is treated as a transparent entity for federal tax purposes.
Delaware LLC Certificate of Formation – What Information is Required?
An LLC can be created in Delaware by filing a Certificate of Formation. The document must include several items which are discussed in this article.
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.
Delaware LLC Non-US Ownership – What Filings are Required?
Virtually anyone can open a Delaware LLC. When a Delaware LLC is opened by a non-U.S. person, their filing obligations are slightly different from U.S. owners.
Conversion of an LLC to a Partnership
A limited liability company (LLC) is an entity formed under state statute. An LLC with one owner is a disregarded entity. By adding new members, the LLC becomes a multi-member LLC taxable as a partnership.
Delaware Certificate of Incorporation – What Information is Required?
A corporation can be created in Delaware by filing a Certificate of Incorporation. The document must include several items which are discussed in this article.
LLC vs Trust – What are the Differences?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a legal entity while a trust is a contractual arrangement. This article and video go over the key differences and similarities between the two options.
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.
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.
