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If you are operating a business under a trade name in the state of California, you should know what the business law requirements are for your Fictitious Business Name (FBN) – or DBA (Doing Business As). According to California Business & Professions Code §17920,...
If you’re buying a business in California, there’s one step you cannot afford to skip: requesting a Tax Clearance Certificate from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). A recent case shows how a business buyer became responsible for the seller’s unpaid...
If you own an S corporation, partnership, or LLC taxed as a passthrough entity and want to take advantage of California’s Passthrough Entity Elective Tax (PTET) for the 2025 tax year, you need to make a key decision soon: whether to make a prepayment...
Starting a professional real estate company in California requires more than just market expertise and strong negotiation skills—it demands careful legal and financial planning. One of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the right business entity, as it impacts liability, taxes, and...
In business partnerships, disputes can arise from various sources—financial disagreements, divergent goals, or unclear role expectations. When conflicts escalate, it may seem like litigation is the only option. However, litigation can be time-consuming, costly, and often brings unwanted publicity that could harm the...