Business Law
Did Your Entity Miss It’s Personal Property Tax Return And Annual Reporting For 2019?
Did you miss the filing deadline and/or the extension for the 2019 Annual Report and Personal Property Tax Return? If you missed the April 15th filing date and/or the June 17th extension deadline your entity is no longer in good standing with Maryland SDAT. Contact Colleen Helmlinger for assistance filing your delinquent returns and…
Read MoreConstructing a Contract
The business law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger, explain how to construct a legally binding contract. It is always recommended that you have an attorney draft or review any contract that you intend to use. However, it is also important that you understand the essential components of a contract. Below, the attorneys at…
Read MoreDoes Your Business License Need to Be Updated?
Whether starting a new business or expanding operations, getting licensing in order helps everything run more smoothly. And even though permits and registrations are critical for a new business, licensing needs exist throughout the life of a company and may be subject to renewal on an annual or other timed basis. Avoid paying fines by…
Read MoreSDAT Just Updated Its Business Entity Searches to Include Three Options
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) has updated its Business Entity Search to include three options: “Business Name” is the name of your business, including any registered trade names. “Department ID” is the 9-character identification number used by SDAT that begins with a letter, followed by 8 numbers. “Employer…
Read MoreOverdue Annual Reports can now be Filed Online
SDAT’s Maryland Business Express Begins Accepting Previous Year Filings Online The Maryland Business Express (MBE) website of the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) now allows for online filing of up to 10 years of overdue Annual Reports and Personal Property Tax Returns. This previously paper-based process will enable business owners to more quickly and…
Read MorePreventing and Resolving Conflicts with Business Partners
Starting a new business partnership, corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) is an exciting endeavor; however, it is important to be prepared for all situations, including a potential business dispute. Here, the business law Attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger discuss how to resolve and prevent conflicts between business partners. There are not only…
Read MoreChanges to Maryland’s Annual Business Filing Process
On December 14, 2017, the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) posted a release regarding changes to the annual business filing process. The current Form 1 will be separated into an Annual Report and a Personal Property Tax Return. The reason for this change is because a majority of Maryland entities do not have…
Read MoreThe Basics of Employment Contracts
An employment contract protects the interests of both the employer and employee, while stipulating the working responsibilities and overall environment the employee should expect. Here, the business law attorneys at Snee, Lutche, Helmlinger & Spielberger explain the basic components of employment contracts. Stipulate the Responsibilities of The Position One of the most important parts of…
Read MoreWays to Finance Your Business
Ways to Finance Your Business Having a viable business plan is a valuable first step to establishing your own business, but afterwards, finding the capital to bring it to fruition is critical. Here, the business advisors at SLHS detail ways to finance your business plan. Equity Financing Equity financing is when an investor provides equity…
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