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If Only One Equal Share Partner Signs a Contract for the Business, is Any Advantage Gained by That Partner?

Once a General Business Partnership Agreement is written and the business established, most contractual business should be done thereafter under the name of the General Partnership. [ Read More… → ]

Tags: Business Partnership Questions  ·  November 28th, 2011

How Do Potential Partners Determine the Value of Non-Cash Investment into a Partnership?

The monetary value of each partner’s “sweat equity” or other non-cash contribution to the Partnership can only be determined by the parties involved. The partners must make such a determination through their own internal negotiations. Outside counsel can be consulted to help make a fair determination, but in the end only the potential partners can agree as to what is suitable to their business arrangement. [ Read More… → ]

Tags: General Questions · Business Partnership Questions  ·  September 7th, 2010

If I Start an LLC with a Partner Who Owes Child Support or Back Taxes, Can the Government Take Money from the Business?

Much of the ability of a government agency to easily seize or attach assets for issues like unpaid child support or unpaid taxes rests with the type of business structure created. [ Read More… → ]

Tags: Business Partnership Questions · Incorporation Questions · Limited Liability Company LLC Questions  ·  June 16th, 2010

Are Two Signatures Required to Validate Purchases or Operation Decisions in a Partnership?

In most circumstances, day-to-day operational matters do not require the signatures of both parties in a Partnership — unless such a two-signature clause is created specifically within the initial Partnership Agreement or as a condition within a specific vendor contract, in advance.

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Tags: Business Partnership Questions  ·  August 4th, 2009

Can an Individual Lease Property to a Partnership While Also a Member of that Partnership?

Yes, an individual can enter into a lease agreement with a Partnership and also be a member of that Partnership.  But be aware that one particular issue may arise and needs to be covered in one of the legal documents relevant to this set up. [ Read More… → ]

Tags: Business Partnership Questions · Lease Agreement Questions  ·  April 13th, 2009