Insights Archives | Guala Law Firm Business Attorney and Certified Mediator in Florida Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/glawfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Guala-Law-Firm-Icon-cropped.png?fit=32%2C29&ssl=1 Insights Archives | Guala Law Firm 32 32 202429444 What Businesses Need to Know About the New Corporate Transparency Act Injunction https://glawfl.com/corporate-transparency-act-new-injunction/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2657 Corporate Transparency Act Development You may have heard about the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and its upcoming January 1st deadline for filing beneficial ownership information reports. A recent federal court ruling has hit pause on its enforcement nationwide. Here is what you need to know for now. What Is the Corporate Transparency Act? The CTA […]

The post What Businesses Need to Know About the New Corporate Transparency Act Injunction appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2657 Corporate Transparency Act Compliance—Legal Deadline Approaching https://glawfl.com/corporate-transparency-act-compliance-legal-deadline-approaching/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:09:18 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2651 Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Your company may need to comply with a new federal filing requirement. The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA“) took effect on January 1, 2024. Here is a summary of what this new federal law requires. Summary The CTA requires every reporting company that is not exempt to file a beneficial ownership information […]

The post Corporate Transparency Act Compliance—Legal Deadline Approaching appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2651 Protect Your Business – Why to Put Agreements in Writing https://glawfl.com/protect-your-business-why-to-put-agreements-in-writing/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:45:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2147 In the world of business agreements, assume ink beats speech any day. In this blog post, we’ll explore three of the key reasons why having written business agreements is important for protecting your business, rather than relying on oral understandings. The Uncertainty of Verbal Agreements Written agreements provide a level of certainty that verbal agreements […]

The post Protect Your Business – Why to Put Agreements in Writing appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2147 Local Business Tax Renewals Due September 30th https://glawfl.com/local-business-tax-renewals-due-september-30th/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:26:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2116 It’s that time of year again. Local Business Tax renewals are due by September 30th. This is generally a requirement for doing business in an applicable County. What Do I Need to Know? Here is a quick overview for Broward County, Florida, for example: ✅ Local Business Tax Receipts are necessary for any individual or […]

The post Local Business Tax Renewals Due September 30th appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2116 Be Mindful of Personal Guarantees In Business https://glawfl.com/be-mindful-of-personal-guarantees-in-business/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:08:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2113 As a business owner, you have established a corporate shield in an effort to separate your personal assets from your business matters. However, one of the potential pitfalls that you should be aware of – personal guarantees. Understanding Personal Guarantees In certain situations, businesses may encounter difficulties when trying to secure a loan, negotiate a […]

The post Be Mindful of Personal Guarantees In Business appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2113 Personal Liability Protection Tip for Business Owners: Observe Formalities https://glawfl.com/personal-liability-protection-tip-for-business-owners-observe-formalities/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2097 Observing Formalities In our prior post, we shared a tip that can help business owners try to protect themselves personally from potential liabilities in business matters, signing for the entity. Here, we share another tip with the same goal in mind – observe formalities. Whether you’re dealing with a corporation or an LLC, following the […]

The post Personal Liability Protection Tip for Business Owners: Observe Formalities appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2097 Personal Liability Protection Tip for Business Owners: Sign on Behalf of the Entity https://glawfl.com/personal-liability-protection-tip-for-business-owners-sign-on-behalf-of-the-entity/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2083 Shielding Business Owners: The Key to Personal Liability Protection Running a successful venture involves safeguarding personal assets. This post explores a pro tip that may make a difference – signing contracts and obligations exclusively on behalf of the entity. Doing so can help business owners protect themselves personally from potential business liabilities. The Power of […]

The post Personal Liability Protection Tip for Business Owners: Sign on Behalf of the Entity appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2083 Attention Florida businesses – Have you filed your annual report? https://glawfl.com/attention-florida-businesses-have-you-filed-your-annual-report/ Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2072 Have you Filed your Business Annual Report with the Secretary of State yet? Time is Running Out Don’t miss the May 1st deadline – Any profit corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, or limited liability limited partnership annual report filing will have until 11:59 PM EST on May 1 before a $400 late fee is […]

The post Attention Florida businesses – Have you filed your annual report? appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2072 Drafting Effective Contracts for Generative AI: Tips for Small Business in Florida https://glawfl.com/drafting-effective-contracts-for-generative-ai-tips-for-small-business-in-florida/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:55:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=2046 Drafting Effective Contracts for Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hotly discussed tool lately and businesses in Florida are looking to use AI to increase efficiency and gain a competitive edge. It’s important that the contracts governing the use of AI are carefully drafted, whether a business develops its own AI or licenses it […]

The post Drafting Effective Contracts for Generative AI: Tips for Small Business in Florida appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 2046 How to Choose the Legal Entity for Your Startup https://glawfl.com/how-to-choose-the-legal-entity-for-your-startup/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:50:00 +0000 https://glawfl.com/?p=1998 What Business Entity Should a Startup Choose? The legal entity that you pick for your startup can affect your liability protection, taxes, management structure and other things. Here we will briefly review the common types of legal entities, considerations when selecting a legal entity, some comparisons between legal entities, and give a quick checklist about […]

The post How to Choose the Legal Entity for Your Startup appeared first on Guala Law Firm.

]]> 1998