Business
LLC, contracts, trademarks, and small business legal basics.
State LLC Formation Steps Guide
The exact steps and costs to form an LLC in your state from filing to obtaining an EIN.
Trademark vs Copyright vs Patent
Which type of intellectual property protection you need and why.
Buy-Sell Agreements Explained
What a buy-sell agreement does and why every business with multiple owners needs one.
Shareholder Agreements Explained
What a shareholder agreement covers for corporations and why it's essential.
Franchise Agreements Explained
Key franchise disclosure document (FDD) and agreement terms all franchisees should know.
Sales Tax Nexus Explained
What sales tax nexus means, how economic nexus thresholds work, and when to collect.
Business Licensing Basics
What business licenses and permits you likely need and where to apply.
Annual Report Requirements by State
When LLC and corporation annual reports are due and what happens if you miss them.
EIN Explained
What an Employer Identification Number is and when every business needs one.
DBA / Fictitious Name Explained
What a DBA is, who needs one, and how to register it by state.
Foreign Qualification Explained
When a business must register in a state where it's not formed and what's required.
Piercing the Corporate Veil Explained
When courts can ignore the LLC or corporation shield and hold owners personally liable.
How to Dissolve an LLC
The state-required steps to properly close and wind down an LLC.
Partnership Agreements Explained
What a partnership agreement covers and why every partnership needs one.
Service Agreements Explained
What a service agreement covers, key clauses, and when you need one.
S Corp vs C Corp
The tax and ownership differences between S corps and C corps for small business.
Independent Contractor Agreement Explained
Key terms in an independent contractor agreement and what to watch out for.
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
When to use an NDA, what it covers, and the limits of enforceability.
How Trademarks Work
How trademark rights are created, registered, and enforced.
What Is an Operating Agreement?
Why every LLC needs an operating agreement and what it should cover.
LLC vs Corporation
Side-by-side comparison of LLCs and corporations for small business owners.