You’ve probably heard of them before but you’re not sure if your company needs a DUNS or UEI number. The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a 9-digit number used to identify individual business entities, assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc....
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Business Law
Nevada’s Annual Publication Requirements
Nevada requires foreign corporations to publish annual statements every year the corporation is doing business in the state. This statement must be published before the end of March, for each calendar year. The penalty for failing to publish an annual statement...
Preparing for the Corporate Transparency Act
What is the Corporate Transparency Act? The Corporate Transparency Act will require domestic or foreign companies, registered to do business in any state or tribal jurisdiction in the United States, to submit a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report to...
Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Non-disclosure agreements, also known as NDAs, are versatile contracts that can be used by any business during any period of its lifecycle. It is essentially a contract that creates a classified relationship between a person or entity who has restricted info...
Different Types of Trademarking
Protecting your intellectual property should be one of your top priorities when starting a business. It provides your company with security and a competitive advantage. We've gone over a few intellectual property matters to consider as a new business owner in a...
Starting an LLC as an Independent Contractor (1099) in Nevada
A company may pay employees and independent contractors alike for labor, but an independent contractor is self-employed and not subject to the control or supervision of a company that hires them. Independent contractors may agree to work for multiple people or...
Local City and County Licensing
Congratulations on securing your State License from the Secretary of State! Depending on the operation of your business, you may also be required to apply for a local city or county license. We've covered this briefly in our previous blog "Best Practice...
State Tax Registration
Now that your business is formed, don't forget to register your business with the state tax department. This is a crucial step that many business owners can easily forget. You may need to complete your state tax registration prior to completing other local...
What is a DBA? (Doing Business As)
Many businesses use "Doing Business As" or DBAs for their company. This is also referred to as a "Fictitious Firm Name" or "Trade Name" depending on your state. From large corporations to small boutique shops, businesses use DBAs to operate under a different...
Things to Know Before Starting a Nonprofit in Nevada
Starting a nonprofit is a great way to help a community. Because a nonprofit organization’s purpose is to assist the public, they can be granted tax-exempt status by the IRS. This type of classification must be requested prior to the nonprofit operating with a...
