Texas a business-friendly state, but licensing remains key
A recent survey of 6,000 small firms by Thumbtack.com recently revealed that companies in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio had some of the least onerous laws, making these cities more friendly to businesses.
When incorporating, get these things right
As you begin the process of forming a New York City corporation, there are a dizzying number factors to consider, from compliance to finances to daily operations.
Worried about healthcare compliance? Consider outsourcing
Whether you're running a New York state LLC or planning to incorporate in California, employers across the country have to make sure they comply with the federal and local healthcare laws.However, as a recent study from ADP indicates, the complex reg...
Maintain compliance in transfer pricing
If you are creating a California LLC or corporation and plan to have multiple related business entities within the company that you will exchange loans, goods, services, or other assets between, it's important to ensure compliance with transfer pricing ta
Compliance issues a major challenge for gas and oil companies
There are plenty of regulations that people planning an LLC filing in New York or elsewhere need to be aware of, but the importance of maintaining compliance is even higher among gas and oil companies operating in foreign countries."The average fine...
Compliance programs a worthy investment for multinationals and brands alike
Deloitte recently released the results of a survey on compliance programs, determining that 57.7 percent of companies expect to spend more time and money increasing their regulatory compliance this year.
Bill threatens to curtail bastion of California food entrepreneurship
Food experts looking to incorporate in California have long enjoyed a culture open to both the culinary arts and entrepreneurship.
Anti-piracy legislation polarizes internet users and sparks debate
On Wednesday, January 18, a number of high-profile websites were blacked out in a sign of protest against proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act have received a swarm of controversy. Critics argue the...
Survey: Small businesses support Obama, acknowledge damaging policies
With all 2012 presidential candidates attempting to assert themselves as the voice of small business, it's interesting to note how the sector really views its political leaders.A survey released this week by online business community Manta found the ...
A few notes on outsourcing a supply team
When a business begins to expand, the pressure to outsource certain processes or services becomes immense. While some small firms may be able to manage handling everything in-house, a large enterprise demands a diverse and decentralized series of operati...
The American Jobs Act: A brief rundown
Undoubtedly, most small business owners in the U.S. were huddled around their computers or television sets Thursday evening to watch President Barack Obama's speech on how the nation's economy can get back on the right track.The purpose of the sp...
How to Track Corporate Minutes
The official documentation of business meetings, conferences, and legal procedures is often referred to as the corporate minutes, the record, or the journal.
How to Draft Corporate Bylaws
Newly incorporated businesses are often required or strongly urged to draft a set of corporate bylaws to provide the organization with a system of rules and regulations for conducting the various tasks and operations of running a corporation.
How to Keep Your Corporate Books
Bookkeeping is an important aspect of running any business, particularly ones in the midst of expansion. While companies are not legally obligated to maintain their books in any specific manner, they should be thorough and accurately indicate a business'
How to Keep Corporate Records
From INCyclopedia, the incorporation encyclopediaContents: Types of Corporate Records → Articles of Incorporation Bylaws and Operating Agreements Resolutions and Minutes Annual Reports Shareholder List Shareholder Communication Co...
How to Maintain Your Corporate Veil
The primary function of a business entity status such as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is to protect managers, owners, or shareholders from being held liable for debts and various legal responsibilities.
What is a Registered Agent?
A registered agent, also referred to as an annual agent, resident agent, or a statutory agent, is a designated individual or company through which all service of process (SOP) - the procedure of delivering legal notice or summons from a court body - is r