GCE Presentation – Legal Issues in Business Formation and Operations

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GCE Presentation – Legal Issues in Business Formation and Operations

BUSINESS ORGANIZATION

Should You Have a Partner? Arguments For: “Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one. If one fails, the other pulls him up; but, if a man falls when he is alone, he is in trouble. And, one standing alone can be attacked and defeated; but, two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three is even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” Solomon Co-Manager to share workload, i.e. – time off Passionate co-worker Complementary talents Shared capital/funding requirements

Should You Have a Partner? Arguments Against Shared decision making voice Possible detrimental consequences from actions or lack of Disagreements to the point of dysfunction

Should You Have a Partner? Things to Consider Work ethic Similar work culture/strategic planning Agreements to include veto power in areas of specialties Buy-sell agreement within operating agreement Right of First Refusal Clause Covenant Not to Compete Death of partner – funding of buyout Life Insurance

What Type of Business Organization is Best for You?

A. Sole Proprietor Generally, no formation requirements One owner Create d/b/a (doing business as) accounts for business name Federal ID only required if have employees

B. General Partnership Formation Maintenance Unlimited liability Must be two or more partners Formation Filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State Maintenance Must file certificate of amendment upon any changes to current certificate

C. Limited Partnership (in MS AFTER January 1, 2015 – may also mean Limited Liability Company) Must contain one or more general and one or more limited partners General Partners = Unlimited liability Limited Partners = Limited liability Must contain “limited partnership” or “LP” in name

C. Limited Partnership (in MS AFTER January 1, 2015 – may also mean Limited Liability Company) Formation Filing of Certificate of Limited Partnership with Secretary of State Certificate must contain information on all general partners Maintenance Must file Certificate of Amendment upon any changes to current certificate No Annual Report

D. Corporation Formation Maintenance Filing of Articles of Incorporation with Secretary of State Name must include “Incorporation” or other allowable variation Must create bylaws Initial meeting must be documented Professional corporation allowable for CPAs, dentists, architects, veterinarians, osteopaths, physicians, surgeons, or attorneys Maintenance Annual report Filing amendments to Articles of Incorporation

E. S Corporation In some states (including MS), formed as a corporation as described above “S” status is generally just a Federal classification Potential taxable event if converting from a “regular” corporation that has been doing business

E. S Corporation Formation Maintenance Filing of Articles of Incorporation with Secretary of State Name must include “Incorporation” or other allowable variation Must create bylaws Initial meeting must be documented Professional corporation allowable for CPAs, dentists, architects, veterinarians, osteopaths, physicians, surgeons, or attorneys Maintenance Annual report Filing amendments to Articles of Incorporation

F. Limited Liability Company May have only one member Members have limited liability May have various “classes” of ownership similar to various classes of stock in a corporation Formation Filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State Name must contain “Limited Liability Company”, “L.L.C.”, or “LLC” Maintenance Annual report

Laws That May Affect You

A. Income Tax Returns The following types of entities are required to file an annual income tax return with both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the MS Department of Revenue (MS DOR) General Partnerships Limited Partnerships Corporations S Corporations Limited Liability Company with two or more members Single member LLCs are reported on the owner’s tax returns

B. Franchise Tax Returns In Mississippi, Corporations and S Corporations pay franchise tax.

C. Employment Tax Returns Any business that has employees are responsible for the following: Federal and State income tax withholding Federal Medicare and Social Security withholding Federal Medicare and Social Security employer taxes Federal and State unemployement taxes Some other states have additional employer taxes

D. The Time for Payment of Employment Taxes Federal income tax withholding, medicare, and social security payments are generally due at a minimum of quarterly. It is dependent upon the amount due. State income tax withholding is generally due at a minimum of quarterly. It is dependent upon the amount due. Federal unemployment tax is due upon the earlier of: The quarter in which there is a cumulative amount due of $500 or more, or Annually due January 31st State unemployment taxes are generally paid via a quarterly return

E. Licensing Professional licensure at state level County and city business licenses Permits

How Can Your Professionals Help You?

A. Your Attorney To assist with operating agreements. Especially crucial if having two or more owners. Corporation organizational documents including stock issuance Secretary of State filings Reviewing and drafting various buy-sell agreements Any legal documents that you are required to sign should be reviewed by either an attorney or CPA Trademarks, intellectual property, copyrights, and patents are issues that should be addressed by an attorney.

B. Your Accountant Business planning including selecting type of entity Advise regarding capital requirements and contributions Assist with setting up books and periodic review for possible adjustments Filing tax returns Financial consulting including compensation, costing, forecasting and projections

C. Your Payroll Service Provider Quickbooks Employer Liability Management (ELM) Paychex ADP Services Payroll check processing Payroll tax processing Retirement plans Health insurance New hire reporting

D. Your Pension Plan Manager 401(k) Profit sharing SEP SIMPLE IRAs ROTHs

E. Pre-employment Screening Service National criminal check County criminal check Sex offender list SS number trace – address history Domestic terrorist watch list School verification Employer verification

www.howellcpa-pa.com/research Entity Formation Checklist New Office Checklist Management and Personnel Resources Employment Candidate Background Consent Form Fair Credit Reporting Act The Complete Employers Guide to Background Checks and Reports – a GoodHire Publication MS Articles of Incorporation Example Others added periodically

Denise Howell, CPA, CGMA HOWELL CPA, PA 228-396-2996 www.howellcpa-pa.com