By Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation LLC maintenance requirements, IRS corporate tax obligations, internal corporate formality requirements – managing the backend of a business is enough to make your head spin! But don’t worry, there’s help out there. A … Continue reading →

By Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation So, you’ve got a great name and you want to start printing your business cards, brochures and sales sheets. But first, you’ll need to perform a trademark search to make sure no one … Continue reading →

By Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation There’s a lot of talk about the best place to incorporate or form your LLC. Should you incorporate in a “tax haven” state with no individual income tax, such as Florida or Texas? … Continue reading →

By Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation Naming your company is one of the most exciting – and challenging – things you can do as a business owner. But no worries, there are some tried and true questions you can … Continue reading →

Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation The short answer to the best time to incorporate? Immediately. Incorporating your business generally protects your personal assets should there be a lawsuit filed against your business. It also can offer tax benefits, such … Continue reading →

Maryann Lawrence, Startup Rep, Direct Incorporation You’ve heard of LLCs, S-Corps and C-Corps, but are you aware of the new legal entity out there called B-Corp? A B-Corp, or Benefit Corporation, is a new form of incorporation that legally recognizes … Continue reading →