When buying a business, should you structure the transaction as a purchase of the assets of the business or as an acquisition of the stock of the selling corporation? Most transactions involving the sale of a business can be structured either as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. Asset Purchase An asset purchase is […]
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What Is a Holding Company and How Does It Work?
In essence, a holding company is formed to control something. Often that means it holds the control of assets that may be utilized by a subsidiary company of the holding company. The subsidiary operates the assets as part of its business and is referred to as the operating entity. The assets, which could include land, […]
Foreign-owned companies must have U.S. employer identification number
EIN for Foreign Person Can someone who is not an American citizen, or a resident of the U.S., form a corporation or LLC in Florida or any other state? The answer is yes. There is no requirement that the owners of an entity registered in the U.S. are American citizens or residents of this country. […]
