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Avoiding Pitfalls of Business Entity Formation With Doug Bend
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Roman Polnar. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Roman Polnar یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
Doug Bend is the Founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a boutique law firm based in San Francisco that advises startups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners on entity formation, entity maintenance and ongoing legal requirements. Providing tailored guidance, Doug’s team is integral in forming over 50 new entities each year. With years of experience helping businesses navigate the complexities of legal entity formation, liability protection, and ongoing business operations. Doug has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Time, and The Washington Post.
In this episode…Starting a business can be exciting, but choosing the proper legal structure and staying compliant can often feel like navigating an overwhelming maze. With many important considerations during the formation process and with various ongoing requirements, how do you ensure that your business is set up for success without being sidelined by unexpected issues?
According to Doug Bend, a seasoned business attorney and an expert in small business legal matters, the key is to assess your business’ unique needs and long-term goals before selecting an entity type. He highlights the importance of understanding factors like liability protection, tax considerations, and ongoing compliance obligations, which can vary significantly by state, like California’s high state franchise tax. Doug also stresses that maintaining your legal entity — renewing licenses and adhering to filing deadlines — is crucial for liability protection and to avoid penalties. He warns that failing to address these steps can result in expensive errors and exposure to potential liability.
In this episode of the Pillar6 Podcast, host Roman Polnar sits down with Doug Bend, Founder of Bend Law Group, PC, to discuss avoiding the pitfalls in business entity formation and compliance. Doug explains when and why to transition from a sole proprietorship to a formal entity, the impact of compliance requirements like the Corporate Transparency Act, and how to manage ongoing entity maintenance. Doug also shares actionable advice for effectively dissolving inactive entities to minimize costs.
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