Are you working on starting a new company in California? California is one of the most challenging states in which to do business, especially if you intend to be an employer. What is the best structure for your new company, and why is it important to reach out to the...
Forming a New Company with More than One Owner
What do you need to know when forming a new company with more than one owner? What are some of the risks and issues other business startups and entrepreneurs miss that cause expensive problems or business failure down the road? How can the Watkins Firm and our more than 40+ years...
Why Isn’t Every Small California Business an LLC
Why isn’t every small California business an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation)? A Limited Liability Corporation or LLC may be the right entity for most solo owner or small business and service industry companies. However, simply assuming that an LLC is the right choice and moving forward without effective legal counsel...
An S Corporation is Often The Right Entity for a High Wage Earner
Did you know an S Corporation is often the right entity for a high wage earner or self-employed individual in San Diego and across California? If you are forming a company that is basically “You, Inc.” and you expect to earn more than $100k, then you should give serious consideration...
Forming a New San Diego Corporation
If you are forming a new San Diego corporation or are already in business and working to add a new entity to your group you are keenly aware of all costs surrounding the venture. Think for a moment about all of the time, energy, money and resources you are pouring...
The Secret of Forming a New Company in San Diego
What is the secret of forming a new company in San Diego or anywhere in California? Many of the most expensive and destructive lawsuits your company can face down the road are actually internal disputes between owners, shareholders, members or investors. Are You Thinking of Disputes Down the Road When...
Selecting the Right Entity for a New San Diego Business
Selecting the right entity for a new San Diego business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Starting a business in San Diego is an exciting time. In most cases, the entrepreneur or future owners are trying to keep costs down while doing everything possible to get...
The Difference an Experienced Business Formation Attorney Can Make for Your New Company
What is the difference an experienced business formation attorney can make for your new company or medical practice in San Diego or across California? New businesses and the entrepreneurs who create them are “the engines of job creation and eventual economic recovery,” according to a new study by the Kauffman...
Select the Right Entity for Your New Company
Why is it important to select the right entity for your new company? Starting a business in San Diego or anywhere in California is an exciting time. In most cases, the entrepreneur or future owners are trying to keep costs down while doing everything possible to get their business up...