If you have at least one franchisee operating in the state of New York State, you are required to file your annual information return under a state tax law. If you have filed previously, the due date of the annual report is June 20th.
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Email Scam Targets Franchise Lawyers
A new type of email scam targets franchise attorneys. This post will help franchise lawyers recognize the scam and avoid being defrauded.
Limited Franchise Trade Show Exemption Renewed in New York for 2014
The State of New York renewed its limited exemption to its Franchise Sales Act, which will allow qualifying franchisors that are not registered with the State to participate in the June 2014 International Franchise Exposition.
Maryland Issues Registration Guidance for Franchisors
The Maryland Securities Division, which is responsible for enforcing Maryland’s franchise registration and disclosure law, recently announced that it has posted a new publication for franchisors with information about filing renewal and amendment applications.
“Fast And Furious 7” and why Key Person Insurance can be Critical
Some franchisors are heavily influenced by a small group of individuals, typically the business’s founders. If one of these key people is lost, it could have a severe, perhaps even ruinous, financial impact on the company. This is why “key person” insurance can be important.
Beware of Dabbling Franchise Attorneys! Part 1: Franchisee Counsel
The first of a two-part piece examining why “dabbling” franchise attorneys — that is, those who are inexperienced in franchising and franchise law but get involved with franchise transactions anyway — can be harmful to their clients.
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