Under the federal securities laws, a company may not offer securities unless they have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an exemption from registration can be used. Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 provides three main...
Many businesses start as sole proprietorships. While this business structure is easy to form for new entrepreneurs, when your company has grown you will seek to limit your liability. How do you know when your business is ready to evolve? What structure should you...
Going public is a major milestone for a company. Going public is not for everyone, and one size does not fit all. Should you decide to go public, doing so comes with numerous benefits. The biggest advantage is being able to use the equity of your company as a form of...
If you formed an entity in one state, and wish to conduct transactions in New York, you will need to register your company in New York as a Foreign Business. Critically, if you do not have a certificate of authority for your foreign business, you will not be able to...
If you are an entrepreneur or business owner, you may be aware that there are many advantages to forming a corporation. A corporation separates the shareholders from the entity and can provide personal liability protection. However, you may be wondering, “how do I...
If you are considering forming a business entity, you may be wondering “what is an S corp?” An S corporation is a regular corporation that meets certain criteria specified by the Internal Revenue Code and elects a special election under Subchapter S of the Internal...
