Missouri 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

Advertising Your Business on the Internet
With Internet sales and advertising continuing to rise as a predominant force in today’s marketplace, it is essential that you market your product or services on the Internet in order to be successful. However, as with any type of advertising, there are a number of rules that you must follow in order to comply with the law as enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). … more
An Overview of the Uniform Commercial Code
Each state in the United States has the authority to enact its own laws. While federal laws apply equally to all states, state law is only applicable to matters that occur in that state’s jurisdiction. Generally, this system works well. However, there are matters were uniformity among the state laws are desirable. Commercial transactions, which often occur in more … 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