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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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 With the advent of the new year, the Washington Nonprofit Corporations Act (RCW 24.03A) is now in full force and effect. While much discussion has already been devoted to specific governance changes to member and non-member organizations, we have yet to address how charitable assets will be managed under the new act. In this …
New Washington Nonprofit Corporations Act and Charitable Assets Read More »
Overview Have you or your entity recently faced a rejection from the Washington Secretary of State (“SOS”) regarding the use of a private mailbox address (“PMB”) for a principal office street address? You are not alone! The SOS has recently become stricter on the use of PMBs for an entity’s principal office street address. While …
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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 …
In today’s market, buyers and sellers need to be creative when it comes to financing the purchase and sale of a business. Earn-outs offer a financing option that provides for flexibility, incentives for the new owners to do well, and incentives for the seller to see the transition go smoothly. Earn-outs can be structured in …
Overview Copyright Law protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible form including but not limited to images, videos, articles, and content on websites e.g., this blog post is also protected under copyright law (so don’t get any ideas…). Technology has made it easier to copy, share, save, sell, and replicate content. We can …
Overview Phrases are powerful branding tools. Some unforgettable branding campaigns include Nike’s “Just do it”; Wendy’s “Where’s the beef?”; or American Express’s “Don’t leave home without it.” For-profit and non-profit corporations derive commercial value from such phrases by making customers think of them when they hear the phrase. For example, if you see the phrase, …
Overview In today’s business and nonprofit world, intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets for a business. It allows a business/organization to have ownership over an idea, work, name, or symbol. This blog post will summarize the four most common types of intellectual property that you may want to consider protecting. These types …