Is Your Maryland LLC or Corporation Not in Good Standing? (Video)
KATHERINE L. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY AND CPA 5850 Waterloo Rd Suite 140 Columbia, MD21045 443-420-4075 443-420-4075 (fax)
Asset Sale or Stock Sale — What's the Difference? (video)
KATHERINE L. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY AND CPA 5850 Waterloo Rd Suite 140 Columbia, MD21045 443-420-4075 443-420-4075 (fax)
What Do We Mean When We Say We Are "Accessible?" (video)
On the Taylor Law website, we describe ourselves as authentic, honest and accessible. That's not just a tagline. In this video, I explain what we mean by accessible. If you have any questions, please contact our office at www.taylorlegal.com. KATHERINE L. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY AND CPA 5850 W...
What Do We Mean When We Say We Are "Honest?" (video)
On the Taylor Law website, we describe ourselves as authentic, honest and accessible. That's not just a tagline. In this video, I explain what we mean by honest. If you have any questions, please contact our office at www.taylorlegal.com. KATHERINE L. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY AND CPA 5850 Water...
What Do We Mean When We Say We Are Authentic? (video)
If you have any questions, please contact our office at www.taylorlegal.com. KATHERINE L. TAYLOR, ATTORNEY AND CPA 5850 Waterloo Rd Suite 140 Columbia, MD21045 443-420-4075 443-420-4075 (fax)
Does My Corporation Need to have Shareholder Meetings? (video)
Hi. Are you the owner of a corporation — a small corporation — knowing that the end of the year or the beginning of 2021 is close and wondering whether you really need to have the shareholder and board meetings that you think you're required to do? I'm Katherine Taylor, the lawyer for busine...
A Shareholder Agreement — What Is It and Do I Need One?
{3 minutes to read} Are you a shareholder of a corporation, wondering what a shareholder agreement is and whether you need one? This article briefly answers those questions.
What Happens to My Business if I Die or Become Incapacitated?
Many business owners, just like most people, don't really like to think of what would happen if they were to pass away unexpectedly or become incapacitated. What would happen to their business?
Thinking About Giving Equity to Your Key Employees to Thank Them?
Are you a business owner thinking about giving equity to your key employees to thank them for a job well done? I am Katherine Taylor, the lawyer for business owners and I am going to give you a few tips as to when you should and should not do that. The first thing that you really need to know...
Who is the Organizer of a Company?
If you are registering an LLC or a corporation with your state corporation department, are you confused about the role of the “Organizer” and who that should be? I'm going to explain why you shouldn't have angst about that question. Almost every state (Maryland included) requires articles of ...
What Address Can I Use for My Business’s Principal Office?
Are you in the process of forming a Maryland LLC or corporation, and wondering what address you should use for the principal office? Below is guidance as to what addresses you can and cannot use as your principal office address. If your business has a brick-and-mortar location, a physical pla...
Three End-of-Year Tips for Business Owners!
Hi, I'm Katherine Taylor, the lawyer for business owners. I'm going to give you three tips as we approach the end of the year that hopefully will improve your bottom line and help you shore up your business structure going into 2022. The first thing I would like you to know and remember is tha...
Does My Corporation Need to Have Shareholder and Board Meetings?
If you are the owner of a small corporation, do you ever find yourself wondering whether you really need to have those shareholder and board meetings that are required by your articles of incorporation and bylaws? The short answer to that question is “yes, you do,” but I'm going to give you t...
What is a Capital Contribution to a Business?
Has your lawyer or accountant asked you what the amount of your capital contribution is? Do you know how to respond? A capital contribution is the amount of cash or other assets that an owner contributes to the company at the company's inception or throughout the life of the company. In th...
What is a Close Corporation?
Have you ever heard somebody say that they own a "close” corporation and wondered whatthat means? A close corporation, sometimes referred to as a “closed” corporation, is a less formal way ofrunning a business; the shareholders have elected to have no board of directors. In a regular corporatio...
Lessons From the Florida Condo Collapse
The causes of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, FL will likely notbe known for many months. However, one factor that has come to the fore is the role that theCondominium Association Board (“COA”) may have played in delaying or failing to understandthe urgent need for ...
Do I Need a Lawyer to Start a Business?
Are you just starting a business and wondering whether you need to hire a lawyer? I'm going to tell you how you can get away with not hiring a lawyer, and also when I think it's a good idea to consult with a lawyer when starting a business. Most of the time when starting a business, you are...
Yikes, My Business Charter Was Forfeited. What Do I Do?
Are you a business owner who has recently received a notice from the state stating that the charter for your LLC or Corporation has been forfeited? Well, I'm going to explain what to do if you're in this situation. First: don't panic. The charter for your LLC or Corporation is approved by t...
What if My Business Changes its Address
Has your business recently changed its office location or perhaps changed its resident agent? If so, you must make sure that you change that information with the state agency that holds all of that information about your entity. Why? Because the resident agent's address is where the state sen...
What's a Trade Name?
Has your business been using a name different from the formally registered name in your state? If so, you're using a trade name. Today I'm going to explain what a trade name is, what it isn't, and what you should do if you're using one. So first, what is a trade name? It is usually an informa...
Who and What is a Resident Agent?
Are you forming a business and trying to decide who or what entity you're going to name as a resident agent? I'm going to give you a few tips as to how you should make that decision. So first, what is a resident agent? The resident agent that you put forth on your articles of incorporation or a...
Do I Need a Written Contract for an Independent Contractor?
Are you a business owner thinking about bringing on an independent contractor to perform duties for your business? Wondering whether you need a written agreement? Previously, I explained that you don't really need a written employment contract for an employee. An independent contractor, howev...
Is a written contract needed for an employee?
Hi, are you a business owner wondering whether you actually need a written employment contract or not for an employee? I'm going to give you three situations where you should have a written employment contract.
[VIDEO] How Limited is Your Entity's Limited Liability?
If you are a business owner who formed an entity, such as an LLC or corporation, to achieve the limited liability that entities are known for, is there truly complete limited liability for the owners of the business? My answer to you is that, unfortunately, there isn't. While limited liability...
What to Do When You Have a Dispute With a Business Partner [VIDEO]
Are you a business owner with one or more partners, and have you ever been in a dispute with them? (By business partner, I mean LLC members or other shareholders of the business and in which you own your interest.) If you have, you know how emotionally exhausting and expensive it can be. If you...