Mar 4, 2022
Can I Operate Multiple Businesses Under One Business Entity?
The general rule is there are no legal barriers from operating more than one business under the same company, although there are important exceptions.
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Nov 29, 2021
Trademark Application: Intend to Use (ITU) or Actual Use? What’s the Difference?
When you think of your typical trademark dispute between two parties, it’s customary to ask “who has the trademark?” The trademark holder is usually the party that is enforcing and...
Nov 1, 2021
Do I Need to Trademark My Name?
If you are going into business, do you need to trademark your company (or business) name, or the name of your products or services? The answer depends on a number...
Nov 1, 2021
Copyright or Trademark? What the Difference?
I often get this question when folks are considering protecting either their brand name or some unique work product, and the individual asking the question doesn’t know how what to...
May 26, 2021
How to Cancel Subscription Services
Do you have a subscription service with us, and want to cancel? We do not lock you into a contract, so all services with L4SB can be terminated by you...
Feb 16, 2021
I am not a US citizen, but want to form an Anonymous company in the US and have a US-based bank account. I have a lot of tax questions.
We are US-based attorneys and can really only give advice about US-based law and taxes. If you are located outside the US, a lot depends on the country you are...
Jan 23, 2021
With a Parent/Child Structure, Which Company Should be Taxed Under Subchapter S?
Question: I’m trying to explain to my CPA how my Anonymous LLC parent/child structure works, and make sure my CPA understands it, especially how I can tax myself under S-Corp...
Oct 29, 2020
Bank Won’t Accept a Virtual Mailbox. What Do I Do?
There are a number of possibilities when dealing with banks who don’t like CMRA addresses (that is what the US Postal Service calls mailboxes provided by third parties, such as...
Oct 29, 2020
Do I Need to Use Different Names for a Parent and Child Company?
It’s certainly legal to have your parent and child company have the same name (assuming they are located in different states). Let’s suppose you wanted the name ACME, LLC (and...
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...
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...