Welcome to our introduction on navigating the world of alcohol at events in Washington State. Whether you’re organizing a public fundraiser, a private soirée, or just curious about the ins and outs of serving alcohol, we’ve got you covered. Let’s break down the essentials in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner. Alcohol plays a significant role …
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Homeowners’ Association (“HOA”) law is complex. Many homeowners have difficulty interpreting and understanding the laws and documents that apply to their HOA. Part of the difficulty of figuring out HOA law starts with determining which HOA law applies to you. There are five different revised code of Washington (“RCW”) statutes that could control your HOA. …
Can an association – a homeowners’ association (“HOA”) or condominium association – receive tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). In short, maybe. There are three avenues for an association to qualify for tax-exempt status. These different paths are referred to by the section of the Tax code that provides the tax exemption, and …
During hard economic times, subleasing space can be a smart way for businesses to increase their income. By renting out unused portions of their leased space to subtenants, businesses can offset some of their rent and other expenses. Subleasing can also help businesses generate revenue without having to take on additional financial obligations, such as …
Dissolution, the process of officially closing down a business, can be a complex process given the assets and liabilities of a corporation. Once a governing body of an organization decides on a dissolution, having a plan for dissolution from start to finish can save on time and costs. That being the case, this blog is …
If you’re a foreign person owning, operating, or otherwise doing business in the United States, you may be wondering if you’re eligible to obtain a Federal Employment Identification Number (FEIN) and how to do it. The good news is that foreign persons who have a business or other tax-related activities in the United States are …
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Dissolution of a corporation refers to the official closing of a corporate entity, which can be a complex process. Below is a brief introduction of the types of dissolution with the state. There are 3 main ways a company can be dissolved – administratively, voluntarily, and judicially. I will not detail the judicial dissolution process …
Overview Once a business determines it is “doing business” in another state and would be required to register with that states regulatory authority, the next step is to actually register. If you need help determining if your business needs to register to transact business in another state, Apex’s blog on conducting business in another state …
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Domestic v. Foreign A company, whether doing business as a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other statutory business entity, is a “domestic” company in the state in which it was founded, and is considered a “foreign” company in all other states. “Domestic” and “Foreign” are common terms throughout the United States. For example, an LLC formed …
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Overview Apex has blogged about the underutilized Washington Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (“OMWBE”) certification. The Secretary of State created the OMWBE Office in 2000. The OMWBE assists minority/women owned businesses to apply for enterprise certifications for the purpose of obtaining contracts with local governments. The OWMBE Office grants federal and state certifications …