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You can’t use that name

When we say “Mark” – that means both: trademark – used with regard to goods/products service mark – used with regard to services The Texas Business & Commerce Code defines these: 16.001(10) defines “Trademark” as a word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination...
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Franchise Tax

Each taxable entity formed or doing business in Texas must file and pay a Franchise Tax (this includes Corporations, LLC, and Partnerships). The Franchise tax is based on the entity’s “margin”. The taxable entity’s margin and is computed in a few ways.  Check out this...
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Call them first. Don’t call us.

If you are a Tenant and something broken needs to be fixed, please do a few things before you call us.  We should not be your first call.  Consider these things for problems: Report maintenance issues in writing (through email or letter). Your lease may require...
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Starting a new business? Avoid these 5 things.

Starting a new business in Texas is exciting but there are 5 pitfalls we’d love for you to think through first.  Do not want you to get in trouble from the beginning. Choosing the wrong business structure. (not everything should be an LLC) Forgetting about protecting...
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We like this type of business – at times.

S-Corporations are a popular business structure but not always a perfect fit.   Pros: Pass-through taxation (no double taxation) Limited liability protection for owners Potential tax savings on self-employment taxes Cons: Stricter operational requirements than LLCs...
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He wants out of the business.

Don’t run your business any longer without a good Buy-Sell Agreement. Buy-Sell Agreement = documents what happens when a business owner wants to leave; becomes incapacitated; or passes away. Here are 5 key elements to include: Triggering Events (death, disability,...