Business Formation Law






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Business Formation Law in the United States is regulated by State authorities. Federal legislation insures through the Environmental Protection Agency that new businesses comply with all laws and policies which impact the environement. Licensing and business registration and permits are covered by State laws.

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Business Formation Law - US

  • ABA - Business Law Section

    The Mission of the Section is to serve the public, the profession and the Section by furthering the development and improvement of business law, educating Section members in business law and related professional responsibilities, and helping Section members to serve their clients competently, efficiently and professionally.

  • Business.USA.gov

    Business.gov helps small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services from federal, state and local agencies. Business.gov is an official site of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

  • EPA for Businesses and Non-Profits - Environmental Compliance

    Compliance assistance means helping businesses, federal facilities, local governments and tribes meet their environmental regulatory requirements. Compliance assistance providers help regulated communities and businesses comply with environmental laws through one-to-one counseling, online resource centers, fact sheets, guides and training.

  • Office of Advocacy - Small Business Advocacy

    In 1976, the U.S. Congress created the Office of Advocacy within the U.S Small Business Administration to protect, strengthen and effectively represent the nation's small businesses within the federal government's legislative and rule-making processes. The Office of Advocacy works to reduce the burdens that federal policies impose on small firms and maximize the benefits small businesses receive from the government. Advocacy's mission, simply stated, is to encourage policies that support the development and growth of American small business.

  • Starting a Business - Policies

    The process of starting a business involves complying with a number of laws and regulations - from writing a business plan to setting up a location. Here you will find guidance to help you successfully and legally start and run your business.

Publications Related to Business Formation Law

  • How to Start and Grow an Online Business

    Starting a business is one of the most exciting journeys an individual can take. Over ten million people each year consider starting a business. As a result, more than three million new small businesses are started annually.

  • SBA Newsletters

    The FREE SBA newsletters listed below offer a wide variety of information and business opportunities for small businesses. Subscribe to one or many and receive e-mail notification as soon as items are published.

  • Small Business Resource Magazine

    Published every year, Small Business Resource magazine is the most complete source of information on starting and expanding your business Every guide is published with information and resource listings specific to where you live.

Organizations Related to Business Formation Law

  • Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO)

    The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) exists to establish and oversee a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) throughout the United States and its territories. Through the management and technical assistance provided by the WBCs, entrepreneurs, especially women who are economically or socially disadvantaged, are offered comprehensive training and counseling on a vast array of topics in many languages to help them start and grow their own businesses.

  • SCORE

    We are America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs. We offer advice online and in-person at one of our 364 offices nationwide. very year, SCORE helps almost 20,000 businesses start. The next success story could be yours.

  • Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

    The Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.

  • US Small Business Administration (SBA)

    The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace.

Articles on HG.org Related to Business Formation Law

  • Intent to Use Trademark Applications
    One of the pieces of information you’ll need to disclose to the government during your trademark application process is whether or not you’re currently selling your products or services. The following article covers "intent to use" in more detail.
  • The Basics of American Franchising
    Perhaps you have seen an advertisement at a restaurant suggesting that you can open your own franchise and make a lot of money. Or, have you seen an advertisement on TV or the Internet talking about franchising opportunities? Or has someone approached you about buying into a multilevel marketing franchise? Whatever the situation, an understanding of what franchising is and its legal ramifications can be important for a successful business.
  • The Types of Business Entities Available in California
    Building a business is both an exciting and extremely stressful time and selecting the appropriate legal form for your business can be a difficult choice. In California you have five different types of business entities to choose from and forming the correct business entity at the beginning will save you both time and money.
  • Buy-in and Buy-out of Accountants to an Accounting Group
    Accountants come and go from larger accounting groups. When an accountant enters a practice as a shareholder or partner, the practice should prepare for the accountant's exit. The exit is inevitable. In this article, I give one simple rule for structuring the accountant’s buy-in to a practice and the later buy-out of the accountant's shares from the practice.
  • Buy-in and Buy-out of Veterinarians to a Veterinary Group
    Veterinarians come and go from larger veterinary groups. When a veterinarian enters a practice as a shareholder or partner, the practice should prepare for the veterinarian's exit. The exit is inevitable. In this article, I give one simple rule for structuring the veterinarian’s buy-in to a practice and the later buy-out of the veterinarian's shares from the practice.
  • Understanding the Differences Between Corporations, LLC's, and Partnerships
    Congratulations on your decision to start a new business. The question you may be asking, though, is what kind of business you should form? What is the difference between a corporation, an LLC, and a partnership? Why form one and not another?
  • Special Purpose Entity
    How can you protect your assets against creditors as a film maker?
  • Even in an LLC or Corporation, You Are Personally Responsible for Your Business Debt
    Starting a new company or planning on becoming a partner in a new company? Your personal assets are not as protect as you may think. Before starting that new company or joining a partnership, read on to learn how to protect yourself from personal asset exposure now and when you exit the company.
  • Due Diligence in the SEC Registration Statement Process
    Private companies in going public transactions that intend to be quoted on the OTC Markets OTCQB must first become reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This is typically accomplished by the private company filing a Form S-1 registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
  • Classifying a Physician as an Employee or a Contractor
    Most medical practices want to classify their hired physicians as contractors not employees. Contractors are cheaper and easier than employees. You don’t withhold taxes for contractors, nor do you pay benefits, workers compensation or unemployment insurance, nor must you comply with the wage & hour laws (including overtime) for contractors.