Aug 31, 2020
Can Trademarks be Anonymous?
The short answer is “yes,” but it is important to understand what Anonymity means and the limitations. We form a lot of Anonymous LLCs for our clients, and the primary...
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Aug 31, 2020
What is a Domicile Address, and is it Needed, in a Trademark Application?
Here’s what the USPTO says about a domicile address: Applicant must provide applicant’s domicile address. All applications must include the applicant’s domicile address, and domicile dictates whether an applicant is...
Aug 28, 2020
What is Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Law?
This is a very important concept, and often misunderstood by new business owners trying to come up with a new name for their company, product or service. The law says...
Jul 23, 2020
Doing Business in California Anonymously
If you’re a resident of California and you want to do business anonymously, you need to be careful how you set up your company structure. The reason for this, is...
Jul 16, 2020
How Do I Add New Owners to a LLC?
This is a good question, and the answer can be easy or it can be complicated. It also depends on the status of the existing LLC. Ask yourself the following...
Jul 9, 2020
Do I have to file a Partnership Return (Form 1065) with the IRS for a LLC that has no assets or income?
Assuming your LLC is a multi-member LLC that has not elected to be taxed as a corporation, it is taxed by default as a partnership. Partnerships (and LLCs taxed as...
Jun 23, 2020
What are the Pros/Cons to adding additional Class Codes to my Trademark Application?
Trademarks are associated with a product or service, and products and services are distinguished by “Class Codes” which designate high-level categories that a particular product or service falls into. There...
Apr 28, 2020
Why Shouldn’t a US-Citizen “Open Up a Bank Account” for a Foreign National?
US Federal Law requires that banks “know their customer,” which are called “KYC laws” in the business. To learn more, google “bank KYC laws”. These laws have been around a...
Apr 28, 2020
Can a Foreign National (non-US-Citizen) Open Up a US-Based Bank Account?
The quick answer is “yes,” but US federal law requires that banks “know who they are banking with.” Banks have varying policies on what that means, but in general, most...
Jan 6, 2020
Tax Status for Companies
Which tax status is right for your company? Learn more about the four ways that companies can be taxed.
Dec 31, 2019
What is the Best State to form a LLC?
We get this question a LOT — more often than I would care to guess. The problem is, it’s really not an easy question to answer. A lot depends on...
Nov 19, 2019
Having Trouble Opening Bank Account in My State. How Do I Open a Bank Account, Without Registering in My State?
At the end of the day, banks want to make sure the bank accounts they open on behalf of their customers are operating legally. This means, if you want a...