Legal Issues Resources

An explanation of franchising vs. licensing, with advantages and disadvantages of each to help entrepreneurs make wise business decisions.

Since where you incorporate can have real ramifications for your company, let’s look at some of the myths and realities of out-of-state incorporation.

As an employer, you’re responsible for understanding and upholding legally allowed absences. Which ones do you know about? And is your business in compliance? Read more

If you decide to operate a food truck, you’ll need several licenses and permits, including a health permit and parking permit.

The series LLC consists of divisions (somewhat like mini-LLCs) under a single master or parent LLC. What purposes do series LLCs serve? Read more

What’s the difference between an S Corporation and a C Corporation? Learn whether an S Corp or C Corp is the best fit for your small business.

Every retailer selling goods over state lines should understand modern interpretations of nexus and what it means for their business.

A business contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, but do you the essential parts of any business contract?

There are many reasons to close your business, not all of which are related to failure. Whatever the cause, there is a proper procedure for LLC dissolution. Read more

Every business should have a buy-sell agreement. It sets the fair value for an individual's share in the company to prevent possible legal conflicts.

In addition to filing your articles of organization with the state, you should also set internal ground rules for how you manage and run your LLC.

You can appoint yourself, or in many states, you can appoint your business to be its own registered agent. So, why hire a registered agent at all? Read more