Doing Business in Texas: Taxation

Doing Business in Texas: Taxation Texas has been consistently ranked as one of the best states for businesses, no doubt in large part to our low tax rates and business friendly tax policies. In this installment of our Doing Business in Texas series we cover the topic of Taxation in Texas. There are a variety […]

What is a Close Corporation?

What is a Close Corporation? You may have heard the term, ‘closed company’ before, this often refers to a close corporation. A close corporation is a business structure for a corporation that is utilized by small companies where the shares are held by a select few individuals who are generally closely associated with the business. […]

What is the Difference Between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?

What is the Difference Between a C Corp and an S Corp? Small business owners often have the option to designate their corporation as an S Corporation or a C Corporation. Each option has many similarities but key differences in federal tax treatment that may provide advantages to your business goals. A C Corporation, also […]

Texas Small Business Tax Checklist

Texas Small Business Tax Checklist Tax day is coming soon for small business owners, it is often intimidating for the busy owner to sort, account, and file the mountain of paperwork each year. Reidel Law Firm is the law firm for Texas small businesses, we are created from the ground up to support small businesses […]

Need to Know: Branding

Need to Know: Branding The next in our Need to Know series is about branding. A strong brand is an invaluable asset to any business. As the global market expands and becomes more competitive, branding will play a critical role in future businesses. The American Marketing Association defines branding as the “name, term, sign, symbol […]

How to Sign a Contract as an LLC

How to Sign a Contract as an LLC One of the primary reasons to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is to protect your personal assets from the business creditors. A member of an LLC is only liable for the investment amount into the business, his personal assets are generally not reachable by business creditors. […]

What is a Franchise?

What is a Franchise? A franchise is a business model that involves one business owner licenses a business model and/or trademarks to an independent owner. There are two forms of franchising, trademark franchising and business model franchising. Trademark franchising is where the franchisor owns the trademark or naming rights and sells some of those rights […]