Opening a business can be an exciting venture, but it’s filled with legalities that can turn daunting if you’re not prepared. In New Mexico, as in other states, registering your business is a crucial step towards legality and legitimacy. This guide targets small business owners, budding entrepreneurs, and anyone who’s considering the professional assistance of a lawyer during their business …
What is an Anonymous LLC?
An Anonymous LLC is a limited liability company (or LLC) that does not disclose ownership information at the Secretary of State’s Office where the LLC is filed. Such an entity provides the standard benefits that all LLC’s provide, but also provides additional security in the form of anonymity. Anonymity is important to land owners / landlords, abuse victims, politically active …
What Is Personal Liability? (And How To Avoid It)
By using LLCs, Corporations, and Insurance to your advantage, you can avoid personal liability. Forming a new business is not enough. Business owners need to engage in a daily practice of proper banking practices, utilizing insurance and proper internal policies to avoid personal liability for company obligations. This workshop is full of helpful hints to keep a business owners’ personal …
When Your Business Partner Thinks He Is Funny…. But He Is Not.
Attorney Joe Turner weighs in on this complicated but serious issue. Dear Joe, I am in a Partnership with four other Physicians. One of the Partners fancies himself a comedian. He likes to send out joke emails to the entire staff and will often add improper comments to serious ones. The problem, aside from being immature and distracting, is that often …
What is the Right Tax Status for Your Company?
When confronted with this question, I usually respond with, “Please ask that question to your CPA or Accountant.” After all, a good CPA or Accountant, who understands the needs of your business, is going to be able to make a good recommendation and help you minimize your tax exposure (legally). Read more in this article, Accountants vs. Lawyers: Using the …
Understanding Different Business Entities: LLC vs. Inc.
Knowing how your business entity should be formed is the first step to running a successful company. You may have questions about what a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is or why you might want to consider forming a corporation. You may also have questions about what is best for your company. This week, we’ll focus on the LLC and Corporations …
Business Formation Options
Congratulations, you’re ready to start your own business! You have your idea, your location, your funding, and possibly a business plan to get it all together. But, first things first–you’re going to have to plan how you want your business to be organized for tax purposes, accounting purposes, and most importantly, for liability purposes. So which business formation structure best …
