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Business formation is the process of establishing a legal entity to carry out a particular entreprise. The law provides several entity options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited... more +

Business formation is the process of establishing a legal entity to carry out a particular entreprise. The law provides several entity options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited Liability Corporations (LLC), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), and S-Corporations are a few examples of available options. When forming a business, founders can choose whichever entity-type best aligns with their specific tax and liability needs and considerations. Other important aspects of forming a business include drafting a comprehensive business plan, choosing appropriate insurance, establishing personnel policies and protecting intellectual property. less -

How to Structure Real Estate Ownership for Maximum Asset Protection in the Restaurant Industry

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP on 8/1/2025

For restaurant owners in New York, owning real estate can be a powerful asset—offering stability, long-term equity growth, and operational control. However, real estate ownership also exposes your business and personal wealth...more

Key considerations for forming and operating a joint venture in the U.S.

A&O Shearman on 7/30/2025

Each of these items will help ensure that a U.S.-based joint venture (JV)—especially one in a regulated industry with cross-border aspects—is set up and operated on solid legal, compliance, and tax footing. By diligently...more

Choosing your State of Incorporation

Foley Hoag LLP on 7/28/2025

In the wake of headline-grabbing redomiciles many executives are reevaluating whether to form or maintain their companies in Delaware or to look instead to other jurisdictions such as Nevada and Texas. In this piece, we break...more

Expanding Your International Business to San Diego or the United States

Allen Barron, Inc. on 7/25/2025

Are you considering expanding your international business to San Diego or the United States? Are you planning to start a new business entity to add to the existing constellation of your companies, or are you considering a...more

Founder Focus: Eduardo Ortiz Reynaga at Koltin

Goodwin on 7/16/2025

Welcome to our new client spotlight series, Founder Focus, in which we share insights from clients in our global Fintech practice. In this first issue, David Ajalat, Goodwin partner and Fintech practice co-chair, interviews...more

Texas Enacts Business-Friendly Reforms in Bid to Dethrone Delaware’s Corporate Dominance

Jones Day on 7/8/2025

The Texas Legislature recently has taken Texas-sized steps intended to make the state a more attractive place for companies to form, reincorporate, or relocate, further advancing Texas’s efforts to rival Delaware as a...more

Will Florida’s New Non-Compete Bill Attract Tech Companies to the Sunshine State? A Thought Experiment

Fisher Phillips on 7/8/2025

Florida just enacted a game-changer of a law that makes it the friendliest state in the country for enforcing non-competes – and could also revolutionize how tech companies view the Sunshine State as a place to set up...more

Navigating Business Law in Arizona

IR Global on 7/3/2025

From its favorable business climate to its strategic location and growing innovation ecosystem, Arizona is quickly becoming one of the best places in the U.S. to start, expand, or relocate a business....more

Florida Passes New Protected Series LLC Legislation

Holland & Knight LLP on 6/25/2025

The Florida Legislature passed CS/SB 316 and CS/HB 403 to add Protected Series LLC provisions to the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act, aligning with the Uniform Protected Series Act. This makes Florida one of the...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 6/20/2025

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

Establishing a Business Entity in India (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 6/19/2025

1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in India through which to conduct business: A foreign entity may establish a business presence in India by: • opening a liaison...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Hungary (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 6/18/2025

1 COMPANY FORMS - The following company forms are available in Hungary: (i) general partnership (Kkt.); (ii) limited partnerships (Bt.); (iii) limited liability company (Kft.); (iv) private company...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Kenya (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/30/2025

a) Types of business entities in Kenya - Kenya has 5 main types of business entities that is, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, companies, non-governmental organizations and trusts. A...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Japan (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/29/2025

1. Types of Business Entities - 1.1 Description of the types of entities available in each jurisdiction through which to conduct business --- Business entities available for doing business in Japan - 1.1.1...more

Establishing a Business Entity in the Philippines (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/19/2025

I. Types of business entities - As a general rule, foreign equity is allowed to conduct and participate in business in the Philippines, through any of the following modes: 1. By investing in a domestic stock...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Portugal (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/16/2025

Portugal has circa 10,3 million resident inhabitants and most of its population lives in sunny coastal areas. Important cities include the capital Lisbon, Porto (in the north), Coimbra (in the center), Faro (in southern...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Romania (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/15/2025

1. Types of Business Entities - When entering the Romanian market, foreign investors have the option of incorporating a new legal entity with a Romanian legal personality, or setting up a unit of a foreign mother...more

[Webinar] Practice Transitions for the Practicing Dentist - May 29th, 12:00 pm ET

Rivkin Radler LLP on 5/15/2025

On Thursday, May 29 at 12:00 PM, Benjamin Malerba and Sean Simensky will present the webinar, “Practice Transitions for the Practicing Dentist.” This lecture is designed to inform dentists of some of the legal and...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Mexico (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/5/2025

I. General Overview - As of April 2024, Mexico has a population of approximately 132.3 according million people to the Mexican National Population Counsil (Consejo Nacional de Población). Covers a land area of 1,964,375...more

Strategies for Startups at Foundation

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP on 5/5/2025

Startup founders need to know the key documents for startup formation, entity selection, governance, and operational basics if they want to succeed. Paul Johnson, Procopio's Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice...more

Establishing a Business Entity in New Zealand (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 5/2/2025

TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES - There are various entities available in New Zealand from which a business can be operated. The most commonly adopted entities are: 1. Company (including Incorporated Joint Venture (JVC))...more

Benefits of Operating Through a Bank Charter and Charter Choice Considerations

Goodwin on 5/1/2025

This is the first in a series of articles in our "So, You Want to Be a Bank?" series. More than 1,000 new banks were formed in the eight years before the Great Recession began in 2008. In comparison, the past 15 years...more

[Ongoing Program] The Way to Your Own Law Firm - Session 3: Money - May 14th, 7:00 pm ET

Best Era on 4/30/2025

Own Your Practice, Own Your Success - Ready to launch your own law firm? Join our free, three-session course, break free and build the law firm you’ve always wanted. The Way to Your Own Law Firm - You became a...more

Establishing a Business Entity in Liechtenstein (Updated)

International Lawyers Network on 4/23/2025

The Principality of Liechtenstein lies at the centre of Europe, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, next to the river Rhine. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy established on democratic parliamentary...more

[Ongoing Program] The Way to Your Own Law Firm - Session 2: Acquiring Clients - May 7th, 7:00 pm ET

Best Era on 4/23/2025

Own Your Practice, Own Your Success - Ready to launch your own law firm? Join our free, three-session course, break free and build the law firm you’ve always wanted. The Way to Your Own Law Firm - You became a...more

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