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How to Start a Corporation in Florida?

To get a business idea off the ground in Fort Lauderdale, you must follow the designated steps for forming a company or corporation. There are some distinct advantages to incorporating – such as liability protection – but what is the process for conducting business as a corporation? The following are the steps you need to … Read more

Can I Remove a Member from an LLC?

There are several ways that you can remove a member of an LLC from the company. Whether it’s through the operating agreement of the company or by following Florida’s Revised Limited Liability Act, rest assured that you have options. LOOKING FOR TIPS ON REMOVING A BUSINESS PARTNER FROM AN ENTITY THAT’S NOT AN LLC? CLICK … Read more

Common Shareholder Disputes in Florida

Despite all your good-faith efforts to avoid a dispute between yourself and other shareholders, disputes still pop up from time-to-time. Shareholder disputes often stem from the power imbalance between majority and minority shareholders (those who collectively hold less than 50 percent of the company), violations of the shareholder agreement, and general clashes between shareholders over the direction of the company.

An Overview of the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act

Limited liability corporations (LLCs) were and remain an attractive option for those with entrepreneurial ideas who want to start a business. The process of starting an LLC is not as time- and money-intensive as corporations, and it features pass-through taxation. In 2014, the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (FRLLCA) went into effect, and on … Read more

Is a single member LLC a good idea?

A single member Limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that offers both liability protection and tax benefits. However, a LLC involves a cost to properly establish and paperwork that is not required with a sole proprietorship. This may lead one to ask—is the single member LLC a good idea? From a business lawyer’s … Read more