Business Laws: Video Series

Forming a business partnership involves contacting the Small Business Association and obtaining a federal tax ID number. Consult an attorney before starting a business partnership with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

When forming an limited liability company, be sure to choose a business name that complies with a state's LLC laws. Register a fictitious business name in a newspaper before forming an LLC with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Forming a LLC, or limited liability company, requires contacting the Small Business Administration to find out what type of licenses and registrations are needed to be filed. File state articles of organization before forming an LLC with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

To become a corporate lawyer, one must obtain an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and pass the law school admission test. Discover why clerkships are an important step in becoming a lawyer with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Creating a contract should involve the assistance of an attorney and mapping out what each partner is intent on doing with the business. Draft out a contract, but make sure it is in writing with a date and both parties identities, with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Creating a sole proprietorship involves filing a fictitious name and contacting the local small business administration for licenses and permits. Starting a sole proprietorship is simpler than creating a limited liability company (LLC) and is easier with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Creating a business operating agreement should involve legal consultation and determine the responsibilities and liabilities of each participant. Learn more about operating agreements and how they control limited liability status with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Filing a DBA, or Doing Business As, requires going to a local county court office and completing any necessary paperwork. Discover more about filing a DBA, that sometimes require the publication of a fictitious name statement in a local newspaper, with ideas from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Filing for a patent to protect a business idea is done online at the United States Patent and Trademark office Web site or by hiring an expert in the area of patents and copyrights. Certify and register patents at the United States Patent and Trademark office with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Filing for a business sole proprietorship can require listing a fictitious name in the local newspaper, but rules can vary from state-to-state. Submit the appropriate licenses and permits for a sole proprietorship with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Filing trademark registrations for business products is done with the Unites States Patent and Trademark office. Visit the U.S. Patent and Trademark office online, or enlist the aid of a lawyer that specializes in registering trademarks with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Forming a board of directors is different from state-to-state and involves determining bylaws as to how many directors a corporation will have. Consider board director term limits, when meeting will be held and consider hiring an accountant with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

When forming a legal business partnership, be sure to acquire an employer identification number and draft a written agreement that outlines the partnership. File necessary paperwork like a fictitious name and obtain proper licenses permits with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Before forming a limited business partnership, hire an attorney that specializes in this particular field. Make sure business agreements reflect the vision of both business partners in a limited partnership with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Forming a business partnership involves filing a fictitious name statement, obtaining an employer identification number and creating a written agreement that outlines who the partners are. Contact local government agencies to obtain licenses and permits for a partnership with ideas from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

When starting a business partnership, be sure to research what that state requires for licenses and permits before moving forward. Begin a lasting business partnership by putting all legal pieces in order with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Forming a sole business proprietorship requires checking with state and local county ordinances for license and permits. Learn how simple it is to form a sole proprietorship, which may only require registering a fictitious name in a local newspaper with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Incorporating a business varies from state to state and involves checking with the secretary of state's office. Inquire about hiring an attorney if incorporating a business is too complicated with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

When incorporating a small business, check with the secretary of state's office the company resides in and fill out all necessary paperwork. Incorporate a business online or with the aid of an attorney with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Ways to incorporate a business include filing paperwork with the secretary of state's office in the state the business resides. Learn about services that provide corporate kits when incorporating a business with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

When making a partnership agreement, it may be best to hire the services of an attorney unless an agreement has been drafted that both parties are content with. Discover more about partnership agreements and how they are typically governed by the Uniform Partnership Act with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Registering a business or company name requires checking with state statutes and county ordinances for filing a fictitious name. File a fictitious name by putting an ad in a local newspaper or obtaining a form from the county clerk's office with tips from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Setting up a business partnership involves contacting the local small business administration and asking about licenses and permits to be filed. Form a partnership, but file a federal tax identification number, with insight from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Starting a corporation can be done with the assistance of an attorney or on one's own, but check with the secretary of state's office first for information. Download information about starting a corporation at the secretary of state's Web site with ideas from a lawyer in this free video on business law.

Start a corporation by first considering state laws regarding businesses and hiring an attorney for assistance. Generate business by starting a corporation with incorporation kits with advice from a lawyer in this free video on business law.