Alaska Small Business Law Lawyers

What is limited liabilty?
Limited liability is a principle of business law which shields the owners of a business from the business's liabilities. Owners of a business which has limited liability may lose … more
What are the advantages of organizing a business as a Sole Proprietorship?
A sole proprietorship is a business that is owned by an individual and that is not formed pursuant to any special legal construct, such as a limited liability partnership or a corporation. As … more

Using Incentive Stock Option Agreements to Attract and Retain Key Employees
No matter what the status of current economic conditions, businesses often compete to hire the best, most talented people possible. Employees who are choosing between different companies consider the entire employment package being offered including working conditions, paid time off, benefits and, of course, compensation. Compensation includes not only salary but also bonuses and stock … more
How to Name Your Business
Coming up with a business name may be harder than you think. First, think of ideas for your name that are descriptive of the business, standout and grabs customers’ attention, and are easily remembered. You should come up with several ideas because most business names are registered trade or service marks, granting the business the exclusive use of that name in a certain … more

Corporate Dissolution or Liquidation
This form is required by the IRS when you file a final tax return for a business. (Form 966 ( Rev. 12-2007)
Application for Determination for Terminating Plan
Complete and submit this form to apply for a determination on the dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 5310 (Rev. 4-2006)
Notice of Plan Merger or Consolidation, Spinoff, or Transfer of Plan Assets or Liabilities; Notice of Qualified Separate Lines of Business
Use this form to notify the IRS of a merger or consolidation of plans. (Form 5310-A (Rev. 4-2006)
Distributable Benefits From Employee Pension Benefit Plans
This form is required by the IRS when you file for a determination on other dissolution of a retirement plan. (Form 6088 ( Rev. 3-2008