Business Formation Law Blog

What Are Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws

Monday, May 30, 2011 by James W. Martin

Articles of Incorporation is the title of the legal document that is filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to form a new Florida corporation. Articles of amendment are filed to amend the articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation state such matters as the corporation’s name, address and other matters.... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

What Are Articles of Organization and Operating Agreements?

Monday, May 30, 2011 by James W. Martin

Articles of organization is the title of the legal document that is filed with the Florida Division of Corporations to form a new Florida limited liability company LLC. The articles of organization state such matters as the LLC’s name, address and other matters. The articles of organization prepared by Pinellas County business attorneys usually contain more legal clauses than the very simple articles provided for online filing by the Secretary of State, such as names and addresse... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

The Bare Minimum: Legal Advice for Bootstrappers.

Monday, February 21, 2011 by Richard J. Ressler

Start-ups and emerging companies demand focus on the bottom line (and most directly cash flow) for survival and growth. Lacking the freedom that comes with an influx of outside capital, bootstrappers must find ways to responsibly conserve cash. Unfortunately, this frugality is often to the detriment of building key elements of legal infrastructure and can cost the company far more in the long run due to failure to effectively establish or protect the value of the business.

The... Read More

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Topic: Business Formation

What Are Some Latent S Corporations Pitfalls?

Tuesday, February 15, 2011 by Doron F. Eghbali

S Corporations could be regarded as favorable business structures since shareholders could avoid double taxation and take advantage of protecting their other assets against liability except the ones invested in the S corporation. Nonetheless, there are salient caveats before embarking on forming an S Corporation as opposed to other forms of business entities, especially LLCs. Let us intelligently and incisively explore some of the issues in more depth.... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

What Type of Entity Should I Form for My New Florida Business?

Monday, January 31, 2011 by James W. Martin

Forming a new business in Florida usually means creating a new entity. Otherwise it's just a sole proprietorship with unlimited liability. The most common entities for new Florida businesses are corporations, LLCs and partnerships. Here's a quick review of the pros and cons of each type of business entity in Florida.... Read More
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Florida Corporations Are Missing Documents

Sunday, November 7, 2010 by James W. Martin

It's very easy to form a Florida corporation these days. Perhaps too easy. All you have to do is go to www.sunbiz.org, fill in names and addresses, answer a few questions, and charge the filing fee to your credit card. Then whammo you've got a new Florida corporation. The problem is if that's all you did then you're missing a lot of documents. And a lot of planning opportunities.... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

Florida Again Requires Publishing Fictitious Names in Newspapers

Friday, November 5, 2010 by James W. Martin

Florida requires anyone who transacts business under a name different from the legal name to register it as a fictitious name. This is not the same as registering a trademark. It is separate and distinct registration.... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

How to Start a Business in California - Selecting the Proper Legal Structure

Thursday, July 15, 2010 by Michael W. Battin

Starting your own business can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many crucial decisions that you must make at the time of formation that will effect the business for years to come. Likely the most important decision that you will make is determining what type of legal structure is most appropriate for your company’s needs. There are several types of entities to chose from. You may wish to form a sole proprietorship, partnership (general... Read More

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Five Considerations When Raising Money

Friday, June 25, 2010 by Richard J. Ressler

This blog is critical legal advice for any entrepreneur embarking upon the journey to raise capital.Avoid the common pitfalls that affect even sophisticated executives and investors.... Read More
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Topic: Business Formation

Ten Steps to Starting a Business in Florida

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by James W. Martin

Here are 10 steps to starting a business in Florida. Sure the economy sucks. But for many people, this is the best time to start a business. It's one way to create another revenue stream. And it's not difficult to start. And there's no better place than Florida. In fact, it's the most popular state for opening a business. More new businesses are opened in Florida than any other state. So here are the 10 steps to opening a business in Florida:... Read More
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