Business Law & Business Litigation

If you want to dissolve your Washington Corporation or limited liability company (LLC), you’ll want to make sure you follow all the necessary steps. A failure to do so can result in the accrual of annual report fees and late fees. Not to mention, you might continue to receive phone calls and emails from people who believe you’re still in business. Simply follow the steps below and contact the...

A limited liability company is a specific type of business entity or structure. It’s often referred to as an “LLC.” The main benefits of the entity are that it provides business owners with liability protection, a flexible management structure, and certain tax advantages. What are the Key Features of an LLC? There are three important aspects to a limited liability company. The first is that it...

A sole proprietorship is a type of business structure where a person, referred to as a sole proprietor, is the sole owner of the business. While the sole proprietorship may have a business name, there is usually no legal distinction between the sole proprietor and his/her business. There are definitely several advantages associated with this type of business arrangement, but there are also...

The Independent Contractor Protection Ordinance (ICPO) is a new Seattle ordinance that is set to go into effect on September 1, 2022. The new law is designed to protect independent contractors in terms of both payment and information surrounding their conditions of work. Since our firm has already screened several calls regarding the ICPO, we provide the following details. Definition of...

In short, a partnership agreement is a legal document that directs how a partnership will operate. The document helps ensure business success in that it allows you to run your business in the manner in which you want to. In its absence, your partnership’s operations could be governed by your state’s partnership laws. Please contact the McWilliams Law Group now and get the skilled business...

“Restructuring” refers to when a company or business makes significant changes to its financial or operational structure. Many people assume that companies often restructure because of some misfortune (like bankruptcy) or a type of material disadvantage in the market. But the reality is that there are numerous reasons for making changes to a company’s structure, and restructuring might just be...

Starting a new business in Washington, or re-structuring an existing one, is an exciting process. But choosing the right entity for your operations may seem a bit daunting. There are five common business entities in Washington. The “right” choice for you will depend on your particular interests and needs. Let’s take a quick look at the five. 1. Sole Proprietorships These are businesses owned...