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MBE Certification and Special Funding for Minority-owned Businesses in 2024

November 27, 2023 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Minority-owned Businesses with MBE Certifications get Special Funding and Benefits in 2024

Government programs are available for minority-owned businesses with an MBE certification. Obtain an MBE certification and benefit from business loans, investment capital, disaster assistance, surety bonds, special grants, commercial and federal contracts, business networks, and client databases by obtaining one of the following:

MBE (Minority-owned Business Enterprise)
MWBE (Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise)
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
NMSDC (National Minority Supplier Development Council)

Over 4.7 million small businesses are owned and operated by women, minorities, and veterans—and are to thank for creating 4.7 million jobs within the last 10 years. Unfortunately, such small businesses face a layer of vulnerability obscure to their majority counterparts. Minority-owned businesses are much less likely to get contracts, loans, and on average, get half of what they otherwise would from lenders and investors. To stimulate the economy and help disadvantaged small businesses compete, the government is offering special programs to those that get certified. The programs are not designed to be charity, nor do they give minority-owned businesses special treatment; it is an attempt to level out the playing field by increasing visibility and the number of potential opportunities.

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How to get Minority-owned Business Certification?

To get a minority-owned business certification, you and your company or corporation must meet specific criteria and qualifications. First, your business must be at least 51% owned, managed, and operated by minority group members of U.S. citizenry and have good moral character. The company, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or franchise must be for-profit and located in the U.S. or its trust territories.

How to register as a minority-owned business?

To register as a minority-owned business and obtain an MBE certification, you can start the process today by filling our online form or by calling (800) 603-3900. Applying for an MBE certification is a legal process; our in-house lawyers can help you meet the certification criteria and qualify for the special funding and benefits it provides. Please note that a minority-owned business MBE certification includes legal documents such as the articles of incorporation or certificate of organization, stock certificates, company minutes, operating agreements, and corporate bylaws, among other records. Our law firm helps minority-owned businesses incorporate, litigate, and satisfy government guidelines, giving you a fair chance to grow into a profitable and sustainable entity. Utilize our arsenal of legal and business abilities to your full advantage. Call us for a free consultation now!

Company records book and seal are important in obtaining your MBE certification. If you’ve lost your corporate kit, we can help you replace it when processing your application.

MBE Certification Benefits

The MBE certification benefits minority-owned entities by enabling access to many business opportunities and connections, such as:

Prospective Buyers
Government Agencies
Procurement Professionals
Capital Funders
Supplier Databases

Commercial Contracts
Federal Contracts
Technical Assistance
Leadership Tools
Technology Programs

Educational Programs
Affordable Consulting
Networking Opportunities
Exposure to other MBE’s
Partnership Opportunities

Business Opportunity Exchange
Annual Golf Tournament
Business Alliance Forum
MBE Annual Business Meeting

MBE Tax Benefits

As an MBE-certified minority-owned business, you don’t receive any special federal tax breaks or incentives. However, you can receive tax benefits for working with other MBE’s and those that operate in low-income areas. You can also get tax relief from establishing your business in specific zones or locations. Also, entities of certain types may be eligible for tax credits and programs to promote economic development in disadvantaged markets and industries.

Minority-owned Business MBE Certification Checklist

The MBE certification checklist below will give you a general guideline on the process of this effort:

☑ Review Criteria for Certification.
☑ Gather Personal and Business Documentation.
☑ Complete the Online Form.
☑ Application Review for Accuracy.
☑ Legal Advice from Our Lawyers.
☑ Application Review by Authorities.
☑ Final approval.

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Minority Loan Programs

You can find several potential loan options for minority-owned businesses that obtain the MBE certification, including:

SBA (7) Loans – Up to $5M
SBA Community Advantage Loans – Up to $250,000
SBA Microloan Program – Up to $50,000
Union Bank Business Diversity Lending Program – Up to $2.5M
Business Center for New Americans – $500 to $50,000
Business Consortium Fund Loan – $500 to $50,000

How to apply for a minority business grant?

There are grant opportunities for minority-owned small businesses that you can find online after obtaining your MBE certification, among those are:

Grants.gov
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
USDA Rural Business & Waste Disposal Grants
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
Asian Women Giving Circle Grants

MBE Certification Requirements

The requirements for an MBE certification include:

Meeting the Certification Criteria

United States Citizen.
Minority-owned businesses must be at least 51% owned and operated by minorities.
Must be a for-profit entity.
Must be located in the United States or its Trust Territories.

Requirements for All Businesses

Driver’s License
Proof of U.S. Citizenship
Two Years of Federal Tax Returns
Current Financial Statements
Applicable Business Licenses
Business Lease Agreements
Proof of EIN

Requirements for Corporations

Articles of Incorporation
Corporate Bylaws
Corporate Minutes
Stock Certificates

Requirements for LLC’s

Certificate of Organization
Operating Agreement
Company Minutes
Ownership Certificates

The development of your minority-owned business or agency

At Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., we have been committed for decades to providing minority-owned businesses affordable business formation with complete records book and seal, experienced legal and business counsel, and written agreements. We’re open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Feel free to give us a call at (800) 603-3900 with any business or legal questions; we’re happy to help your MBE-certified business get to the next level.

Start a Close Corporation for Shareholder Advantages

March 11, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Close Corporations

A Close Corporation (also known as a Closely Held Corporation) is a business structure available in over a dozen states with a host of unique strong points in flexibility, simplicity, and control. The Close Corporation may also inherit benefits from an S or C corporation, like their respective taxations and limited liability protection. With fewer corporate formalities and shareholders, fewer reporting and legal requirements, offering great privacy and command over your business—a Close Corporation is a valuable option. Well-known companies such as IKEA, SC Johnson, Publix, and ALDI all use a statutory close corporation as their business structure. Let’s go over the specific details below.

Benefits and Advantages of a Close Corporation

A Close Corporation has many advantages and benefits, including:

Relaxed corporate regulations and compliance requirements. No need for a board of directors or annual meetings.
More shareholder control due to fewer shareholders and the inability to sell shares to non-shareholders.
Can elect pass-through taxation like an S Corporation or be taxed as a C Corporation. This flexibility makes it easier to meet your tax goals.
Offers limited liability for all shareholders to protect their personal assets from creditors and claims against the corporation.
Fewer administrative and legal costs.

SUBMIT DETAILS AND GET OUR ATTORNEYS TO CALL YOU

* Please give our attorneys up to 4 business hours to call your phone. Thank you.

Close Corporation Details to Keep in Mind

The close corporation structure differs from standard corporations in certain aspects, such as:

Interests of a Close Corporation cannot get traded publicly.
Closed Corporations must be owned and operated by people and not other legal entities.
Majority shareholders have the most decision-making power and control; minority shareholders may need approval before transferring or selling shares to others.

Why a Close Corporation Needs a Shareholder Agreement

The importance of a shareholder agreement parallels that of an operating agreement in other entities. We’re not just trying to sell a service—we recommend this as an essential accessory for your incorporation to:

Detail critical aspects of its management and financial structure.
State how the shares get distributed when a shareholder leaves or dies.
Outline shareholder rights and obligations.
Handle disputes and resolve conflicts.
Establish a non-compete clause.
Describe shareholder profit distribution.

Starting a Close Corporation

To start a Close Corporation, or if you have any questions, you may call our office directly during regular business hours at (800) 603-3900 and promptly speak to an attorney, or you can click here to get the process started online. If you’d like someone to contact you instead, please fill out our Immediate Assistance Form on this page.

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Free Corporate Kit Included With Your Close Corporation or $29.95 Separately

Completed Corporate Records Book and Seal
Slip Case Cover
Corporate Organizational Minutes
Corporate Resolutions
Corporate By Laws
Corporate Ownership Register
Banking Resolution
Stock Certificate

Annual Report Filing Due Dates by State and Entity Type | 2024

March 8, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Annual Report Filing for Corporations, LLCs, and Partnerships – 2023

Scroll down for a full list of Annual Report Filing Deadlines by State and Type of Business Entity or click here to file your annual report now.

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What is an Annual Report Filing?

An annual report filing is a process of updating your company records with state authorities on a yearly or biennial basis. Business entities such as corporations, LLCs, and partnerships must submit an annual report in every state that they are registered to do business. Failing to file annual reports with the secretary of state’s business division may lead to late fees and penalties, the loss of ‘good standing’ and active status, and consequent administrative dissolution of your entity and business name. Depending on the type of entity and state of formation, incorporation, or qualification—you may have to pay an annual report filing fee with different deadlines to submit your paperwork, online or by mail. An annual report filing, like incorporation, is a legal procedure done best with the help of business formation attorneys. Let the professionals at Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. perform your annual report filings in every state required accurately and on time.

Annual Report Filing Requirements

Requirements for business annual report filings vary per state and entity but may include:

Filing in every state that you formed, incorporated or qualified your business entity.
Updating basic business information such as the name, principal office address, registered agent info, and details regarding all directors, officers, managers, or members.
Providing financial information.
Restatement of the company’s mission, values, or objectives.
Annual report filing fee.
State-specific filing requirements and deadlines.

FILE YOUR ANNUAL REPORT TODAY! SUBMIT YOUR DETAILS BELOW

* Please give our attorneys up to 4 business hours to call your phone. Thank you.

Importance of Annual Reports

Annual report filings are necessary to maintain good standing with the state and prevent corporate dissolution but may also be essential in several business matters:

Clients seeking a stable supplier may look into your company’s annual reports to verify good standing and active status.
Investors may read through your annual report filings to determine whether or not to invest in your business.
Employees may look into your annual reports to forecast the security of employment by your business.

What does an annual report filing include?

The contents within an annual report filing vary per state and type of business entity but commonly include the following pieces of information:

Entity Name
Type of Entity
State of Formation or Incorporation
Year of Formation or Incorporation
Federal Employer Identification Number
Principal Place of Business Address
Mailing Address
E-Mail Address
Registered Agent Information
Officers and Directors or Members and Managers

Annual Report Due Dates by State

Annual report filing due dates for each state and type of business entity are outlined below. If you can’t find the information you were looking for or if you have any questions, please feel free to call our office during regular business hours at (800) 603-3900 or submit your details on the Immediate Assistance Form.

California Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Corporation Franchise Tax	Due the 15th day of the 3rd month for the previous year’s tax year, or March 15th for calendar year filing.
Initial Statement of Information	Within 90 days after filing the Articles of Incorporation.
Annual Statement of Information	Annually by the last day of the anniversary month of the initial formation date.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
LLC Franchise Tax Return	First annual tax payment is due on the 15th day of the 4th month after the filing date. Each year’s subsequent filing is due on the 15th day of the 4th month of the end of the tax year, or April 15th for calendar year filing.
Initial Statement of Information	Within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization.
LLC Biennial Report	Due every other year by the last day of the anniversary month of the initial formation date.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Delaware Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Reports/Franchise Tax	For profit Corporate Franchise Taxes and Annual Reports are due no later than March 1st of each year. Non-profit Corporations must file annual reports by March 1. Foreign Corporations are required to file an Annual Report on or before June 30th.
Corporation Tax Return	Must be filed by April 1st for fiscal year filings, or before the first day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Reports/Franchise Tax	Delaware LLC’s must file an annual report by June 1st each year. Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and General Partnerships formed in the State of Delaware do not file an Annual Report but they are required to pay an annual tax. Taxes are due on or before June 1st of each year.
LLC (single-member) Tax Returns	Delaware treats a single-member LLC as a “disregarded entity” for tax purposes. This means that the single member LLC does not have to file a return with the State of Delaware. As the sole member of your LLC, you must report all profits (or losses) of the LLC on Schedule C IRS Form 1040 and submit it with your Delaware personal income tax return.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 1. The first report is due in the calendar year following initial registration.

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Florida Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	All businesses are required to file a Uniform Business Report. Annual Reports are due January 1st and become delinquent if not filed by May 1st.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	All businesses are required to file a Uniform Business Report. Annual Reports are due January 1st and become delinquent if not filed by May 1st.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1.

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Illinois Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Reports	An annual report form must be filed each year by the first day of the anniversary month of incorporating.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Reports	An annual report form must be filed each year by the first day of the anniversary month of incorporating.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Reports	Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. So if you formed or foreign-qualified on February 14th, then your annual report is due January 31.

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New Jersey Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Every corporation must file an annual report by the anniversary date of formation every year.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Every LLC must file an annual report by the anniversary date of formation every year.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. If you incorporated or foreign-qualified on April 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31.

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New York Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Statements	Biennial Statements are forwarded to the corporations registered agent every two years one month prior to its due date; which depends on the entities initial formation date.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Statements	Biennial Statements are forwarded to the LLC’s registered agent every two years one month prior to its due date; which depends on the entities initial formation date.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Every 5 years by the anniversary of initial registration.

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Nevada Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Initial List Of Officers & Business License	The Initial List of Officers must be in possession of the Secretary of State on or before the last day of the first month following the initial business registration date. Example: If the business was registered January 1, then the initial list is due by the last day of February. The initial list must be submitted within the time required or the corporation will be delinquent and ultimately revoked. The State Business License must be renewed annually unless the corporation is exempt.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Initial List of Members & Managers & Business License	The Initial List of Members and Managers must be in possession of the Secretary of State on or before the last day of the first month following the initial business registration date. Example: If the business was registered January 1, then the initial list is due by the last day of February. The initial list must be submitted within the time required or the LLC will be delinquent and ultimately revoked. The State Business License must be renewed annually unless the LLC is exempt.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	File an annual report by the end of your registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31.

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Georgia Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1. Can be filed as early as January 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1. Can be filed as early as January 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1. Can be filed as early as January 1.

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Arizona Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by anniversary of formation or registration. You can start filing 3 months prior.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Alabama Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by March 15.

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Alaska Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	January 2nd. If you initially filed/registered in an even numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every even numbered year. If you initially filed in an odd numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every odd numbered year. You can start filing 3 months prior.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	January 2nd. If you initially filed/registered in an even numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every even numbered year. If you initially filed in an odd numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every odd numbered year. You can start filing 3 months prior.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	January 2nd. If you initially filed/registered in an even numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every even numbered year. If you initially filed in an odd numbered year the Biennial Report will be due in January of every odd numbered year. You can start filing 3 months prior.

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Arkansas Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1. May be filed as early as January 1.

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Colorado Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration.

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Connecticut Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the registration anniversary date.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by March 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the registration anniversary date.

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Hawaii Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annual reports must be filed during the quarter that contains the registration anniversary date. For example, if you registered on February 14th, then you must file your annual report between January 1 and March 31. The due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annual reports must be filed during the quarter that contains the registration anniversary date. For example, if you registered on February 14th, then you must file your annual report between January 1 and March 31. The due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annual reports must be filed during the quarter that contains the registration anniversary date. For example, if you registered on February 14th, then you must file your annual report between January 1 and March 31. The due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.

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Idaho Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the last day of registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due by March 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the last day of registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due by March 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the last day of registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due by March 31.

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Indiana Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every two years by March 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every two years by March 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	Biennially by the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every two years by March 31.

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Iowa Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	By April 1 of even-numbered years.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	By April 1 of odd-numbered years.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	By April 1 of odd-numbered years.

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Kansas Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year, usually April 15th. May be filed as early as January 1. The first annual report is not due until the calendar year following the year of initial registration.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year, usually April 15th. May be filed as early as January 1. The first annual report is not due until the calendar year following the year of initial registration.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the 15th day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year, usually April 15th. May be filed as early as January 1. The first annual report is not due until the calendar year following the year of initial registration.

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Kentucky Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 30.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 30.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 30.

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Louisiana Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	File an annual report every year by your registration anniversary. So if you incorporated on February 14th, then your annual report is due by February 14th.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	File an annual report every year by your registration anniversary. So if you incorporated on February 14th, then your annual report is due by February 14th.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the registration anniversary date.

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Maine Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by June 1.

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Maryland Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.

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Massachusetts Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually within 2.5 months after the close of the organization’s fiscal year.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	The annual report is due by your formation or foreign qualification anniversary date. So if you formed on February 14th, then your annual report is due by February 14th.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	The annual report is due by your formation or foreign qualification anniversary date. So if you formed on February 14th, then your annual report is due by February 14th.

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Michigan Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 15.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by February 15. If you registered after September 30, then you may skip the first year.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the date of registration.

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Minnesota Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by December 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by December 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by December 31.

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Mississippi Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Missouri Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the 3rd month following the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due by June 30. Corporations that registered prior to July 1, 2003 instead file annually at the end of the month indicated on their last annual report.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Montana Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Nebraska Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	By March 1 of even-numbered years.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	By April 1 of odd-numbered years.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1.

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New Hampshire Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1.

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New Mexico Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Biennial Report	Biennially by the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your fiscal year.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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North Carolina Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annuallly by the 15th day of the 4th month following the fiscal year end. The first report is due in the calendar year following initial registration.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 15. The first report is due in the calendar year following initial registration.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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North Dakota Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by August 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by November 15.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Ohio Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By July 1 of odd-numbered years.

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Oklahoma Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the anniversary of the registration date.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the anniversary of the registration date.

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Oregon Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by your registration anniversary day. So if you incorporated on March 15th, then your annual report is due every year by March 15th. You may start filing 45 days prior.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by your registration anniversary day. So if you registered on March 15th, then your annual report is due every year by March 15th. You may start filing 45 days prior.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by your registration anniversary day. So if you registered on March 15th, then your annual report is due every year by March 15th. You may start filing 45 days prior.

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Pennsylvania Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Decennial Report	Decennial reports are due every ten years during years ending with the numeral “1” (2021, 2031, etc.). Reports must be filed by December 31 of decennial report years.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Decennial Report	Decennial reports are due every ten years during years ending with the numeral “1” (2021, 2031, etc.). Reports must be filed by December 31 of decennial report years.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Decennial Report	Decennial reports are due every ten years during years ending with the numeral “1” (2021, 2031, etc.). Reports must be filed by December 31 of decennial report years.

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Rhode Island Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1. You can start filing on February 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 1. You can start filing on February 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the registration anniversary date.

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South Carolina Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the anniversary of registration for the first renewal and by the previous year’s renewal date for each additional year.

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South Dakota Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the first day of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the first day of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Tennessee Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the 1st day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year. Usually your fiscal year ends on December 31 and so your annual report is due April 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the 1st day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year. Usually your fiscal year ends on December 31 and so your annual report is due April 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the 1st day of the 4th month after the close of your fiscal year. Usually your fiscal year ends on December 31 and so your annual report is due April 1.

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Texas Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 15 in the year following your first filing in Texas. For example, if your organization was incorporated in April of 2016, then your report would be due May 15, 2017.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 15 in the year following your first filing in Texas. For example, if your organization was incorporated in April of 2016, then your report would be due May 15, 2017.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by May 15 in the year following your first filing in Texas. For example, if your organization was incorporated in April of 2016, then your report would be due May 15, 2017.

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Utah Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You can start filing 60 days prior.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You can start filing 60 days prior.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the month of initial registration. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You can start filing 60 days prior.

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Vermont Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually within two and a half months after the end of your fiscal year. The typical due date is March 15th.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually within three months after the end of your fiscal year. The typical due date is March 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by April 1. The first report is due in the calendar year following registration.

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Virginia Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by September 30.

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Washington Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You may start filing 45 days prior.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You may start filing 45 days prior.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	By the end of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 31. You may start filing 45 days prior.

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Washington DC Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Your first report is due April 1 in the calendar year after registration. After the first filing, reports are due biennially by April 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Your first report is due April 1 in the calendar year after registration. After the first filing, reports are due biennially by April 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Your first report is due April 1 in the calendar year after registration. After the first filing, reports are due biennially by April 1.

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West Virginia Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by July 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by July 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by July 1.

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Wisconsin Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the registration anniversary quarter. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on February 15, then your annual report is due every year by the end of the first quarter on March 31. The due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the end of the registration anniversary quarter. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on February 15, then your annual report is due every year by the end of the first quarter on March 31. The due dates are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Not required.

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Wyoming Annual Report Filings

CORPORATION
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the first day of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 1.
LLC
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the first day of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 1.
Partnership
Filing:	Deadline:
Annual Report	Annually by the first day of the registration anniversary month. So if you incorporated or foreign-qualified on March 15, then your annual report is due every year by March 1.

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LLC Membership Changes: Add, Remove, or Transfer Members

January 28, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

LLC MEMBERSHIP CHANGES: Adding, Removing, and Transferring Members

Adding a member to an LLC

The process of adding a member to an LLC may involve amending the company’s articles of organization to include the new member. Depending on the terms in the agreement, current LLC members may need to vote on it for the amendment to pass. If you are a single-member LLC and add a new member, it will become a multi-member LLC, changing its tax status from pass-through to taxed as a corporation or partnership. You may also run multiple businesses under one LLC by registering DBAs (“doing business as”) or operating under one LLC name. One LLC could be a member of another LLC and be the owner of a single-member LLC. An LLC can have as many members as it needs to.

Transferring Ownership in an LLC

The rules for transferring LLC ownership get outlined in the company’s operating agreement at the time of formation; company ownership transfer can be either a sale of the business or a change in owner or ownership percentages. When the ownership transfer is a sale of the LLC, a buy-sell agreement may be necessary. An operating agreement should specify the process for ownership transfer, but if it doesn’t, you must follow state guidelines. Under some circumstances, the state may require you to form a new LLC.

Removing a member from an LLC

LLC ownership is personal property to its members. Therefore the operating agreement and state laws declare the necessary steps of membership removal. To remove a member from your LLC, a withdrawal notice, a unanimous vote, or a procedure depicted in the articles of organization may entail. The member in question of removal may need to get compensated for his share of membership interests. If a member is unwilling to leave the LLC or accept a buyout offer, you may have to take it to court.

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How to add and remove or transfer members in an LLC

When forming an LLC, it is crucial to forecast the possibility of adding members, evolving from a single member to a multi-member LLC, and downright changing your tax structure. It’s also essential to have special provisions in place for membership transfer and removal. Forming an LLC is more than just filing the articles of organization, which is why the secretary of state recommends that you seek attorney counsel to aid in the creation of your entity—eschewing numerous legal, business, and membership hurdles. Call our headquarters at (800) 603-3900 to speak to an attorney immediately for a free consultation on the best possible legal recourse and business options available to you.

We can help with your membership concerns

At Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., our skillful attorneys have formed Limited Liability Companies successfully for decades. We craft operating agreements with the special provisions required for your LLC to operate in the way you want it to, and when and if something happens, you and yours get protected to the fullest extent of the law. An LLC is a highly adaptable and formidable entity for asset and liability protection, favorable taxes, and flexible membership options—with the correct guidance.

Easily Dissolve a Corporation in the United States

January 25, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

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How To Close a Corporation Without Legal Issues

Do you need to close and dissolve a corporation? Then let’s go over everything you need to know to get started and prevent the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when dissolving a corporation.

When starting a corporation, filing the articles of incorporation is required. Conversely, to dissolve a corporation, we must file the certificate of dissolution. Both are legal documents that the secretary of state advises you to review through an attorney since they cannot provide the legal advice you may need to avoid complications throughout the process. Many entrepreneurs erroneously dissolve a corporation by ceasing all business actions without formal dissolution, but this bears the risk of potential lawsuits and liabilities.

While your corporation exists, the state demands that you meet all legal obligations for complete dissolution. While in good standing, corporations may have perpetual existence until formally dissolved. If inactive while in good standing with the state, the corporation may garner fees or be administratively dissolved by the government, inheriting respective debts and penalties. Business attorneys can efficiently guide you through each step of dissolving your corporation and help you avoid legal issues and delays.

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Typically, the bylaws of your corporation describe the process of dissolution. If you incorporate a new entity with us, our incorporation service includes your corporate bylaws along with your articles of incorporation and many other legal documents affordably prepared and completed specifically for your business. Financial, tax, and business matters require closure before the process of corporate dissolution is complete. It’s never part of the business plan to ultimately dissolve a corporation. Unfortunately, some events, difficulties, and failures can be impossible to forecast and may force you to file the certificate of dissolution. You may have to continue paying corporate taxes or file annual reports if you fail to dissolve your corporation.

Many factors influence the time and difficulty of dissolving a corporation, such as the entity size, debts, assets, tax situation, the industry, and state requirements. Where needed, we’ll bring all required corporate and legal documents to completion and ensure all of your bases are covered. Based on each state’s requirements, Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. will prepare any necessary records such as the notice and minutes for your annual meetings.

Call us for a free consultation with our business law attorneys at (800) 603-3900.

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Dissolve a Corporation

There’s a roadmap for dissolving a corporation, including fulfillment of several financial, business, and legal matters. Corporate dissolution requirements vary per state though may generally require the following actions:

Get Directors and Shareholders to Vote for Corporate Dissolution

One of the major steps in dissolving your corporation is to record the minutes of a board meeting with your corporate directors and vote on dissolution. Some states require that the majority of directors and shareholders vote for dissolving the corporation, though the exact number needed varies per state.

With most state governments, if two-thirds of directors and shareholders don’t vote for dissolving the corporation, you may not be able to complete the certificate of dissolution process. At this stage, you should have a plan for distributing assets and satisfying financial obligations with your shareholders. Corporate bylaws dictate the adopted procedure of dissolving a corporation—making it important to have a business lawyer complete the bylaws along with your articles when incorporating.

Notify the IRS and Get Tax Clearance to Dissolve Your Corporation

States also need you to obtain tax clearance from the IRS before filing the certificate of dissolution. The IRS may demand a corporation to file a final annual tax return for the year of dissolution, along with any other required tax forms. If you have pending taxes and dissolve your corporation without transferring assets, the IRS could seize those assets to pay off the rest of your tax debt.

Close Corporate Accounts and Cancel Business Licenses

Dissolving a corporation includes closing all bank accounts, ending contracts, collecting final payments, meeting commitments with employees, withdrawing leases, notifying vendors, and possibly terminating any permits or licenses in the state attributed to your business. It may be necessary to notify your creditors and resolve outstanding claims prior to a filing of the certificate of dissolution.

File a Certificate of Dissolution with the Secretary of State

Once you have checked off the prerequisites, you must file the certificate of dissolution in your domestic state of incorporation, along with any foreign state you hold a qualification to transact business. You may be responsible for annual reports and fees in each state for the year in which you dissolved your corporation.

Contact Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. for a free consultation and guidance through the process of dissolving a corporation. Call (800) 603-3900 or fill out our immediate assistance form above.

Miami Personal Injury Lawyers | “Larry Got Me $1,620,000”

January 14, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Miami Personal Injury Lawyers Don’t Charge Unless You Get Compensated

The Miami personal injury lawyers at Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. will not charge you any money unless you collect payment. We come to you! We also offer easy and free consultations; you can call our Miami office headquarters at (800) 603-3900, or provide your number in the immediate assistance form below to get a call back within 4 business hours.

You can also drop by and speak with us directly at:

1840 Coral Way (4th Floor), Miami, FL 33145

SPEAK WITH AN ATTORNEY ABOUT YOUR CLAIM TODAY

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Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in Miami

Car Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Truck Accidents
Truck Driver Negligence
Catastrophic Injuries
Bicycle Accidents
Slip, Trip and Falls
Defective Vehicles
Defective Products
Motorcycle Accidents
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Cruise Ship Accidents

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Wrongful Death
Ride Share Accidents
Taxi Accidents
Child Injuries
Medical Diagnostic Errors
Physician Errors
Hospital Malpractice
Radiology Malpractice
Premises Liability
Distracted Driving Truck Accident
Boating and Marine Accidents
Burn Injuries

Cruise Ship Crime
Cruise Ship Slip, Trip and Falls
Maritime Injuries
Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue
Adult and Child Care Facility
Rape and Sexual Assault Due to Negligent Security
Negligent Security
Medical Malpractice
Crime Victims
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries

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Why should I hire a personal injury attorney and file a personal injury claim?

The damages from catastrophic or serious personal injuries are substantial. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to negligence, you shouldn’t have to pay more than you already have. The at-fault party should pay for:

Hospital Bill
Loss of Income

Pain and Suffering
Rehabilitation Costs

Long-Term Care Costs
Lost Earning Capacity

Retraining Expenses
Medical Expenses

Compensation for a Personal Injury Lawsuit

This is one if the most commonly asked questions on every client’s mind. All clients want to know the answer to this question. The truth is no two personal injury cases are identical. Case evaluation skills applied to all facts and circumstances hold the answers. Our ability to make accurate assessments of case value is based on our extensive experience.

Factors that determine personal injury case value

Factors to consider in a personal injury claim evaluation are:

Who is to blame for what happened?
How much are the past and future expected medical costs?
What is the effect on the client’s ability to earn money?
How has the lifestyle of the client been charged?
Are there other contributing causes to the harms and losses?
What are the financial resources of those who are responsible?
What are the long term physical and emotional effects on the injury victim and family
members?

Every personal injury case in Miami is different

A thorough analysis of all evidence is needed. The facts of each case differ from one to the next. How much money your case deserves depends on many factors which our law firm understands and can explain. The accident facts, legal liability, available insurance, applicable laws, and other relevant evidence are just some important factors our Firm will analyze.

Getting you maximum compensation

When the answers to these questions are known, we can make judgments about case values. Also important is whether or not there are lost wages, and whether any future medical care or treatment is needed. Your job status, past medical history, pain and suffering, and how well you recover after you are injured are also important factual considerations. We know how to evaluate your case based on liability evidence, your injuries and the fair value of your economic and non-economic damages.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim?

Statute of Limitations in Florida for personal injury cases tells us that one has four years from the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Miami. This law applies to all injury cases, and clocks start ticking the second you get injured. Disability, non-adult age, or fraudulent activities may elongate the Statute of Limitation time. The best course of action is to speak about your case with a personal injury lawyer at Spiegel & Utrera, P.A., to help you achieve maximum compensation in the briefest amount of time possible. If you’re currently under medical treatment for your injuries, you don’t have to postpone your claim. Call now.

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What to do after an accident

The first step is to get the medical attention you need. If you can, get photos and videos of the accident scene and ask nearby witnesses for their contact information. Don’t apologize or take the blame, or say anything after the accident that can get used against you. Contact our lawyers to review your options in a free initial consultation. Even if you’re not hurt, you may still have a case, and you may feel pain later after the adrenaline goes down. Insurance companies and attorneys may try to contact you to produce statements that can reduce the liability of their clients, tell them to talk to your attorney or insurance company, regardless of how sympathetic they may seem.

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NO ATTORNEY’S FEE UNLESS YOU COLLECT

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A, a Professional Law Corporation only handles catastrophic or serious personal injury cases for a contingent fee. That means there are no attorney’s fees unless we collect money on your behalf. There are also no upfront costs. The percentage we may receive under this agreement is prescribed by law and depends upon the nature of the accident and the amount you recover. Contingent fee agreements permit everyone, rich or poor, to have equal access to the judicial system in the event of injury.

Compassionate and Results-Driven
Miami Personal Injury Lawyers

We are here for you.

At Spiegel & Utrera, P.A, a Professional Law Corporation, we represent clients who have suffered catastrophic or serious personal injuries. We are ready to discuss the accident and understand the full impact it has had on your life. And if you cannot come to our office, we can come to you. We will then investigate the accident ourselves and the vigorously pursue the full compensation for you. Please don’t hesitate to discover how we can help you. Contact our law firm today!

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Client Testimonial: Roger Davis

★★★★★

My attorney for 30 years. They really do more than just set up corporations. I needed somebody to help me out of a serious legal matter they were able to take on the case for less than 1/2 of what the other attorney was charging me. Become a member of their Club it's like a hundred forty bucks a year and you get all the free legal advice you want. What a cheap insurance policy. I am so glad that I have them on my side.

Trademark Symbol: $219.95 Federal Trademark Registration Lawyer

January 10, 2022 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Federal Trademark Symbol Registration

Trademark Meaning: What is a Trademark?

A trademark symbol registration gets created to mark and discern goods, products, or services to indicate their source of ownership throughout the United States. A trademark can be a name, word, symbol, phrase, slogan, design, or an assortment of these. Customers identify you in the marketplace and differentiate you from your competitors through your trademark. Trademarks are intellectual property that provides legal protections for your brand. Trademarks don’t allow you to own or have rights to the use of words or phrases, only to how they get used with your products or services. Clever and distinctive trademarks are more effective and facilitate protection over generic and descriptive ones. A trademark symbol registration lets consumers and competitors know that you’re claiming the trademark.

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Benefits of a Trademark Symbol Registration

A trademark enlists the power of the US Government in protecting your company and brand from infringement and the potential registration of confusingly similar marks. After registering your trademark, others will be able to search for existing trademarks and find yours unavailable to use, and the government will refuse registrations of existing trademark symbols. With non-registered trademark symbols, others don’t have limits using them in other geographic locations, whereas registered trademarks are unavailable nationwide. Registered trademark have the right to use ®, showing competitors that you’re serious about protecting your intellectual property. Trademark symbol registrations grant the right to sue in court and obtain monetary damages while also helping you to convince others to stop using a mark without the need to go to court.

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Registered Trademark Symbol

You can use ™ on your trademark without federal registration, but to show your competition that it is registered nationwide and to repel intellectual property thieves, use ® or ©. The trademark symbols include:

™ (alt+0153 on your keyboard)
® (alt+0174)
© (alt+0169)

Trademark Status: How long does it last?

A trademark symbol registration is perpetual while it gets renewed every ten years, although you can reapply in advance after the 5th year as long as it meets specific requirements. The trademark must still get used as it was when originally registered. You are responsible for policing and defending your trademarks and challenging any individual or entity trying to use or file a trademark overlapping your registration.

Trademark Examples

Many types of trademarks exist and can get combined in several ways. Examples of Trademarks include:

Products
Company logos
Brand names
Slogans
Sounds
Fictitious characters
Symbols

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State vs Federal Trademark

There are two types of trademark registrations in the U.S., state and federal. State trademark symbol registrations only protect your brand in that state and are usually simple and less expensive to do but could be taken from you in other states. Registering a federal trademark can be costly and require more effort but provides your trademark protection throughout the United States with greater legal capacity.

Servicemark vs Trademark

The difference between trademarks and service marks is that service marks get used for services, and trademarks typically refer to goods and products.

Trademark vs Copyright

The difference between a copyright and a trademark as intellectual property protection tools is that a copyright protects the contents and creations of a business, whereas a trademark protects the items that distinguish or identify a business entity from another, such as the logo or slogan.

U.S. Trademark Search: How to find out if your trademark is available

We ensure that your trademark is available with a preliminary USPTO trademark database search within our Federal Trademark service. If you’re unfamiliar with the database system, you can ask us to do it for you and avoid an incorrect trademark search and registration.

Trademark Registration Lawyers and Intellectual Property Law Firm

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. wields nearly five decades of experience and commitment in helping entrepreneurs incorporate, litigate, and protect their business, assets, and intellectual property. Trademarks are a significant legal process, but the price doesn’t have to be; we will not be undersold while we stand behind a 110% lowest price guarantee. In most things, you get what you pay for, at AmeriLawyer.com, we provide top-quality service through subsidizing the cost to our clients via meticulous administration of resources. Call our law firm for a prompt and free consultation at (800) 603-3900 or fill out our short Trademark Inquiry Form and we’ll get back to you within a few business hours.

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Client Testimonial: Roger Davis

★★★★★

My attorney for 30 years. They really do more than just set up corporations. I needed somebody to help me out of a serious legal matter they were able to take on the case for less than 1/2 of what the other attorney was charging me. Become a member of their Club it's like a hundred forty bucks a year and you get all the free legal advice you want. What a cheap insurance policy. I am so glad that I have them on my side.

Register your Foreign LLC or Corporation to evade state penalties

November 24, 2021 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Foreign LLC or Corporation Registration

Did you incorporate or form a company in one State but are doing business in another? Depending on the activities of your LLC or Corporation, a state may require you to file for a foreign entity registration, also known as a certificate of authority or foreign qualification. It enables you to transact business legitimately outside your state of original incorporation or company formation. If you don’t register, authorities may impose fines, penalties, prevent you from filing lawsuits, and discontinue your ability to do business in that state legally.

Call (800) 603-3900 to register your entity by phone.

LLC’s and Corporations that need to apply for a foreign qualification

How do you know if your LLC or corporation needs to apply for a foreign entity qualification? Let’s take a look at some of the most common scenarios:

Having employees in the state.
Long-term business transactions.
Owning or leasing a warehouse, store, or office.
Possessing income-producing real estate or personal properties.

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Why you should register your foreign company

If you formed your entity in another state, your entity is domestic to that state, and a foreign entity in every other state. An unregistered entity doing business in a state other than the original state of formation may be subject to fines, penalties, and lack of legal recourse. The foreign state might even prevent you from continuing to do business. Registering your foreign entity is similar to forming a new one, and is subject to separate state filings, fees, and taxes.

Why a foreign state wants you to register your entity

There are good reasons why it is important to the foreign state to register your entity:

Regulatory requirements.
Collection of State Taxes.
Annual or biennial filing fees to maintain registration.
Allows the public to have basic information on your entity.

Steps for a Foreign Entity Registration

A foreign entity registration includes the following steps:

Collect basic information and fill online form.
Our attorneys will counsel you on all the legal, business, and tax implications.
We’ll put together a Company Kit with all the necessary documents.
Our Firm Prepares and Files the foreign entity registration based on your needs.
Final Approval by State authorities.

Please note that your foreign state might require you to obtain business licenses even if you possess them in your entity’s domestic state. Your LLC or corporation must also be in good standing with your domestic state in order to apply for a Certificate of Authority and register your entity in the foreign state. If you have any questions about the process, call (800) 603-3900 to speak with us immediately.

Maintaining a Foreign LLC or Corporation Registration

The maintenance of a foreign entity registration is similar to a domestic LLC or corporation formation. It includes the maintenance of annual or biennial filings, reports, taxes, business licenses, registered agents, and good standing—in both your domestic and foreign states.

Foreign Entity Registration with Business Formation Lawyers

States require companies to register as a foreign entity to ensure they meet tax and regulatory requirements. If you are unsure whether your corporation’s activities call the need for a foreign registration, call our main office at (800) 603-3900 to speak to someone who can help you immediately. A foreign entity registration and obtaining the Certificate of Authority is a legal and business formation process; avoid the potential pitfalls of doing it with a non-lawyer formation service or agency.

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. equips you with a combined 175+ years of legal and business formation experience, knowledge, and affordable, honest service. Our attorneys know what they’re doing and will go above and beyond to make sure that your business is protected and brandishing every potential advantage possible.

Get your Foreign LLC or Corporation Registration and Certificate of Authority

Here’s what you get with us:

Thorough Foreign Entity Registration
Complete LLC or Corporate Kit – Company Records Book and Seal
Legal Advice and Business Counsel from our Lawyers

Each Corporation or Limited Liability Company is COMPLETE and

INCLUDES State Filing Fee, “YES! Includes State Filing Fee”,
INCLUDES Corporate or Company Seal and Book,
INCLUDES Certificate or Articles of Incorporation or Organization,
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November 5, 2021 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Corporate Kit

What is a Corporate Kit? A Corporate Kit is a compilation of a business’ most important records. Corporate Kits typically come as binders, making it easy for a business to stay organized by storing all essential company records in one place. Local, state, and federal authorities, among attorneys and accountants, may need to see your Corporate Kit in the event of any proceedings or transactions. Corporate Kits aren’t expensive and can serve the purpose of helping you avoid fines, penalties, legal action against you, and losses such as that of your business license.

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What’s inside a Corporate Kit?

The contents of the Corporate Kit are documents that meet the legal requirements for your business. Corporate kits also comprise records that are critical when dealing with matters like court proceedings, raising capital, contracts, taxes, and accounting, transferring ownership, as well as the rules and policies of your business. The corporate kit includes:

Articles of Incorporation

The articles of incorporation in are a legal document in the Corporate Kit that solidifies the existence of a business entity within a state. Along with corporate bylaws, the articles of incorporation outline the jurisdiction of a corporation, as granted by the state government. The Articles of Incorporation typically include the name of your corporation, its purpose, the type of business it is, the address for the physical location and the address for where the mail will go (registered agent), the number of shares or members, and the bylaws of the business.

Corporate Seal and Book

The Corporate Seal is the signature of your business as a separate legal entity. The seal in a Corporate Kit is used to produce an imprint on official paperwork like legal documents and contracts; leases and agreements, employment and vendor contracts, loan documents, minutes, operating agreements, and other company records. The Corporate Seal may also be used to authorize and legitimize stock or membership certificates. Having one makes your business stand out as more professional to any possible investors.

Company Minutes

Corporate Minutes is the term used for the notes that a secretary records in and of the meetings held by the board of directors, owners, members, officers, or shareholders. A secretary or assigned person will write a record of every decision, outcome, or resolution discussed in that meeting as “minutes” and collect them in the Corporate Kit. The corporate minutes may be required in significant business matters such as IRS audits, raising capital or borrowing money, by an accountant to prepare taxes, or by an attorney in court proceedings—among many other matters.

Corporate Bylaws

Corporate Bylaws in a Corporate Kit dictate the set rules of a corporation. Every business requires rules and guidelines in which to operate, regardless of type; LLC, Corporations, Non-profits, Partnerships. Business entities have coinciding titles for Bylaws; Partnerships have what is called a partnership agreement, LLC’s write an operating agreement, but the constituents are similar to that of corporate Bylaws. Bylaws are a complicated legal document and not something you should try to do yourself if you aren’t well-versed in its many legal complexities and implications.

Membership or Stock Certificate

A stock certificate is a legal document declaring that you own shares of stock within a corporation. A stock certificate certifies that you are the registered owner of a certain number of shares or a percentage of the company, transferable only by you, and organized under the laws of the state. Corporate Kit stock certificates are usually created with complex art designs to keep them from counterfeit reproduction. It includes your name, business name, identification number, the number of shares or percentage of ownership, the corporate seal, and signatures from authorities such as the president or treasurer.

Preliminary Name Search – LLC or Corporation

The name of a business must abide by all state requirements and be uniquely distinguishable from other business names. If you use a name that is too similar to a name used by your competition, that business may accuse you of a trademark violation; you might be forced to choose a different name and may even have to pay monetary damages. Part of our complete Corporate Kit includes, at no additional cost, our attorneys performing a preliminary name search and helping you find and choose a name that avoids any possible legal penalties.

Corporate Kits for LLC’s, Corporations, and Non-Profits

There are different Corporate Kits to choose from for each type of business entity, such as LLC’s, Corporations, and Non-Profit Corporations.

For-Profit Corporation Records Book & Seal Kit includes:

Completed Corporate Records Book and Seal
Slip Case Cover
Corporate Organizational Minutes and Resolutions
Corporate By-Laws
Corporate Ownership Register
Banking Resolution
Stock Certificates

Limited Liability Company Records Book & Seal Kit includes:

Completed Company Records Book and Seal
Slip Case Cover
Company Organizational Resolutions and Minutes
Company Regulations
Company Ownership Register
Company Banking Resolution
Company Membership Certificate

Non-Profit Corporation Records Book & Seal Kit includes:

Completed Corporate Records Book and Seal
Slip Case Cover
Corporate Organizational Minutes and Resolutions
Corporate By Laws
Stock Certificate

The Importance of a Corporate Kit

The Kit holds great importance for a variety of business and legal matters, including:

Licenses

Since many licensing authorities require company documents over time, the Corporate Kit is essential to substantiate the information.

IRS Audits

The Corporate Kit is the most complete business record-keeping tool one can have. Should an audit occur, its contents will likely be required. There are situations where the IRS and state taxing authorities may want to review your Corporate Kit.

Borrowing Money

Banks and creditors perform strict due diligence to qualify a business before lending money. They may ask to review components of your Corporate Kit to satisfy their requirements.

Investors

Many investors might want to view documents within your Corporate Kit before they invest in your company. If you cannot provide this, they may be less willing. Having a professional and organized corporate kit with book and seal, stock certificates, minutes, and other material will give investors the transparency they want to make them feel good about the deal.

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November 1, 2021 Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.

Texas LLC Certificate of Formation

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Texas LLC Certificate of Formation

Ineligible Businesses

Cost for a Copy

Amendments and Reinstatements

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A Texas LLC certificate of formation is a legal document that formalizes the creation of a limited liability company in the state. You can file the document by mail, online, or phone at (800) 603-3900. In this article, let’s go over everything you need to know about the LLC certificate of formation in Texas.

Why a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation is needed

You will need to file Form 205 and obtain an LLC certificate of formation in Texas to operate an official limited liability company in Texas. Only legally organized LLCs can benefit from the liability protection, pass-through taxation, tax credits, programs, funding, branding potential, and flexibility a formal Texas LLC provides. After we file your document, the state typically takes 3-5 business days from the day of receipt to approve your creation.

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Examples of businesses that can’t get a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation

An LLC certificate of formation in Texas may get created for any lawful purpose. But there are some prohibited purposes, businesses, and practices that an entity in the state cannot engage in, such as:

Operating as a bank
Trust company
Savings association
Insurance company
Cemetery organization
Title company
Labor unions
Animal agriculture
Oil pipeline business
Petroleum oil production
Businesses that require a business license

Also, keep in mind that the LLC certificate of formation (Form 205) cannot be used to practice a licensed activity in Texas. You need to form a professional LLC to operate in this capacity.

Cost for getting a copy of the Certificate of Formation in Texas

The cost for obtaining a copy of an LLC certificate of formation (form 205) in Texas is $30. If you formed an LLC with us, give us a call at (800) 603-3900 to obtain a copy of your certificate of formation. You can also submit your details at our assistance form above and someone will contact you within 4 business hours.

Filing a Texas LLC Certificate of Formation Online

To file a Texas LLC certificate of formation, whether by phone, mail, or online—you will need to be a U.S. citizen or resident and present the following articles of personal and business information:

Entity Name and Type. In this article, you will provide your company name and organizational designation. Note that the LLC certificate of formation in Texas cannot get filed if the chosen name is taken or is too similar to an established LLC name.
Registered Agent. A registered agent is a point of contact and correspondence for your Texas LLC. It could be a domestic or foreign entity or a resident of Texas. The LLC cannot act as its registered agent.
Governing Authority. You need to inform the state if the LLC has appointed managers and provide the name and address of each one. If there are no managers and only members, provide their names and addresses.
Purpose. Tell the state what the purpose of your business is. It may be any lawful purpose.

Along with the required information above, you will also need to specify the following provisions or business information:

Duration (perpetual unless otherwise stated)
Organizer (may be an individual or legal entity)
Effectiveness of filing (when filed by the state, or any date within 90 days of signature)
Execution (you must sign the document but you don’t need it notarized)
Payment and delivery instructions (mail, phone, online; personal checks, money orders, debit and credit cards)

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How to get a Certificate of Formation restated for your Texas LLC

To get your LLC certificate of formation restated in Texas, you must file Form 415. If you want your Texas LLC certificate of formation reinstatement to include new amendments, you must file form 414.

Getting an amendment to a Certificate of Formation in Texas

To get an amendment to the certificate of formation in Texas, you must file Form 424 (Certificate of Amendment). If you need to reinstate your Texas LLC while also including amendments, you must file Form 414. The amendments must get approved by the votes and signatures of all the company’s members and managers.

Agreements, Provisions, and Indemnification with a Certificate of Formation

If you’re forming an LLC, consider hiring an attorney to prepare and file your company documents to include provisions, agreements, and indemnification to your Texas LLC certificate of formation. Non-lawyer company formation services cannot lawfully give you legal advice and counsel you on protecting your business from any unfavorable outcomes and implications. The cost of starting a Texas LLC with our attorneys is relatively inexpensive (supported by a 110% lowest price guarantee) and rewards you with so much more, including peace of mind:

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