What is a Promissory note?
We’ve all heard the old story of two friends sitting at a bar and one agrees to loan the other money. They write out an agreement on a napkin for the loan and believe it or not, if the writing on the napkin includes the required terms, it can be a binding promissory note and enforceable in court.
So You Want to START a Franchise?
If you own a successful business that is unique to you and are interested in expanding, franchising could be a great way to do just that.
What are some of the Benefits of Having a Shell Company?
A shell company can be created when shareholders of a private company purchase control of the public shell company and then merge it with the private company. The publicly traded corporation is called a “shell” since all that exists of the original company is its organizational structure. The private company shareholders receive a substantial majority of the shares of the public company and control of its board of directors.
What are the new procedures after the “OVDP” was terminated?
On September 28, 2018, the IRS officially terminated the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (“OVDP”). The OVDP has been in existence since
Do I Need a Trust Amendment or a Trust Restatement?
Generally, it is recommended that your estate planning documents, including your revocable trust, are reviewed at least once a year. This is especially important if you have experienced any significant life changes.
What is the Florida Construction Industry Recovery Fund?
Where has all my money gone? If you have ever found yourself asking this question when working with a contractor or construction company, and the project seems to always be going over budget, then you may be entitled to recover from the Florida Construction Industry Recovery Fund. However, there are a few qualifications you must meet before recovering.
¿Cuáles son los riesgos de responsabilidad civil para los funcionarios corporativos al disolver una Corporación FL?
Si usted es un director o funcionario de una corporación que se encuentra en proceso de disolución, debería evaluar si pudiese
What are the Liability Risks for Corporate Officers when Dissolving a FL Corporation?
If you are the director or a corporate officer of a corporation in the process of dissolution you might want to evaluate whether you will be personally held liable. If corporate formalities are not followed and the corporation proceeds with distributions to the shareholders before satisfying outstanding corporate debts, the directors might be held personally liable.
Should an Independent Contractor Incorporate as an LLC or S-Corporation?
Generally, independent contractors, also known as 1099 workers, are considered self-employed and a sole-proprietorship. As such you will be required to pay self-employment taxes. As an independent contractor, you can be sued for your actions or inactions in performing your work.
What are Restrictive Covenants in Employment?
Restrictive covenants (RC), generally, are clauses in a contract that restrict a person’s actions. They can apply to property, in which case the clause could restrict the use of land. However, for the purposes of this blog, we will discuss RCs in employment.
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