Tax Reporting Obligations for Foreigners
As a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you have several reporting obligations to the Internal
As a U.S. citizen or resident alien, you have several reporting obligations to the Internal
To invest in a business in the US, especially for establishing a banking relationship with
When thinking of opening a business, it is very important to address the licensing needs
Florida business owners have been receiving a letter that looks to be from a government
An irrevocable trust was once known to be untouchable. This may no longer be true.
Practicing law in a state without a license from that particular state is illegal, and
A common issue persons may face in lawsuits is not so much the difficulty in obtaining judgment for remedies, but actually collecting on the judgment once obtained. There are different ways in which judgment debtors try to defeat collection on judgments, which pose problems for those holding outstanding executions.
Although we hope for the best, it may not work out that way. That’s why,
Should I Classify my Worker as an Employee or an Independent Contractor? It is important
As times change, businesses change as well. We’ve seen a boom in entrepreneurial businesses throughout South Florida. If you find yourself feeling the bug, here are EPGD’s 10 simple steps to starting your own business.
It is important to note that a fictitious business name is not the same as a trademark. Entities like trademarks, service marks, corporations, and limited partnerships are legal names. In contrast, the registration of a fictitious business name does not create any exclusive ownership rights, nor does it reserve the name against future use.
Today, many businesses are forming as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and are finding that an LLC offers the “best of both worlds” of corporate forms. LLCs have pass-through taxation while also affording the owners limited liability protection, typical of a corporation.
Aside from certain situations where Florida law requires that employees be screened, such as law enforcement officers or those hired to work with children or the elderly, requiring an applicant or employee to submit to a screening is also possible.
In Florida, the general rule for trademark rights is “First In Use, First In Right.” In other words, you must be the first to use the mark in commerce. Either by selling products (for goods) or providing services (for services) before you can register the trademark.
Charlie Sheen, Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Bruno Mars, Jamie Foxx, they all have one thing in common. They’ve changed their name. In case you didn’t know, celebrities aren’t the only ones who can do so. If you would like to legally change your name or restore a former a name, you may do so in Florida, provided that you are 18 years of age or older and satisfy certain other requirements. In particular, the state of Florida has set forth specific procedures, which govern all legal name changes of Florida residents.
A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party, or trustee, to hold assets or income for the benefit of beneficiaries. Similar to a life insurance there are three parties to a trust. The settlor, the person or entity who creates the trust and usually transfer the property into the trust; the trustee, the person who holds and manages that property for the benefit of the beneficiary; and the beneficiary, the person who receives the benefit of such property.
A non-compete agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer in which the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer during or after employment. Non-compete agreements in employment contracts are essential in protecting your business from unfair competition, and safeguarding your trade secrets and confidential information once an employee decides to leave.
If you are an employee who works for another person, group, or company, you are required to have Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This includes people working under any type of contract and also includes all lawfully and unlawfully employed immigrants and minors.
In Florida, a joint venture is not a statutory entity or form; rather, it is
Today is your first day of work. You signed a contract with your employer, which
IRS Form 1041 is an income tax return for estates and trusts, similar to Form 1040 for
Federal income taxes are the only taxes that can be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings, preferably
Federal income taxes are the only taxes that can be discharged in bankruptcy proceedings, preferably
El robo civil es una conversión de derecho común con la intención criminal de robar. Véase 1-27 Florida Torts n.o 27.07. El Estatuto de Florida 812.014 (2014) establece los elementos para el robo civil como:
(1) a sabiendas, (2) obtenido o utilizado, o se esforzó por obtener o utilizar, la propiedad del demandante, (3) con intención criminal, (4) ya sea temporal o permanentemente para (a) privar al demandante de su derecho o beneficio de la propiedad o (b) apropiarse de la propiedad para el uso propio del demandado o para el uso de una persona que no da derecho a la propiedad.
Civil theft is a common law conversion with the criminal intent to steal. See 1-27
In this day and age, the Internet provides ordinary individuals with business opportunities that were
In this day and age, the Internet provides ordinary individuals with business opportunities that were
What happens when a landlord wants to keep the tenant’s security deposit? Can the landlord