Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Online Business

I am just starting to form a small internet business. I need to know at what point I should Trademark, obtain domain, and file business status with the government. Also, would I do LLC, Inc, etc? Would I get in trouble for operating (transacting) via website without incorporating?


Asked on 11/06/07, 7:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Euribiades Cerrud II The PCB Firm, P.A.

Re: Online Business

It depends on whether you are protecting a mark used regionally or locally. With regards to your choice of business entity - that would require a discussion of your known future business plans. You will not get in trouble for operating a website without incorporating - if you run a business under your name, it is called sole proprietorship - the downside is that you take on risk personally, instead of limiting it to the assets of the business.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 7:52 am
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: Online Business

You should probably do all of these. The choice of entity is based on a number of factors. While you do not need to be, e.g. incorporated, to start your business, from a liability stand point it is a good idea.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 8:15 am


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