Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts
Incorperated Laws
I have a question. I am running www.spedworks.com, and i was wondering, is it illegal to call something ''Inc'' even if it is not an incorperated comany?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Incorperated Laws
No you cannot use the word Inc. in a company name if it is not incorporated. In MA this would be considered to be a deceptive act and a violation of MGL c 93A.
You might want to consider forming an LLC, which will give you the protection of beign incorporated but allow you elect to be taxed as a proprietorship.
Re: Incorperated Laws
I concur with the other poster. It is not illegal. In my opinion, it is meaningless and by merely adding "Inc." does not afford the person the protection of being incorporated.
Re: Incorperated Laws
It is not criminal.
It is deceptive.
It does not provide the protection a corporation would.
The attorney general can force you not to use the corporate designation.
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