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Asset Purchase vs. Stock Purchase
The decision to acquire a business through asset or stock purchases can have significant legal and financial implications. It's important to understand the critical aspects of both methods, providing you with the legal insights needed to assess the risks and opportunities for your specific situation.
What to Include in an Asset Purchase Agreement
An asset purchase agreement, also known as an asset sale agreement or APA, is a written legal document that formalizes the purchase of a business or significant business assets.
Business Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions
Business valuation is a critical component of the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) process. By providing a robust and objective measure of a company's worth, business valuation facilitates informed decision-making, helps identify potential synergies, and ensures fair deal pricing.
S Corporations vs. LLCs
When setting up a new business, every owner is faced with the question, “Which corporate structure is right for my business?” While there are more than two business entities to choose from, LLCs and S corps are two of the most common types of business structures.
What Is the Corporate Transparency Act?
Under the current law, businesses do not have an obligation to publicly disclose and/or maintain the names of their shareholders and beneficial owners. This kind of lack of transparency contributed to money laundering, tax fraud, terrorist financing, and other illegal acts that threaten our financial system.
CAN YOU HIRE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR IN CALIFORNIA?
What defines an employee at your business? Are independent contractors a part of your company from a legal perspective? Read on to get your questions answered.