In a recent article, a Denver business attorney from The McGuire Law Firm discussed a cash for asset acquisition.  The article below will discuss a related type of transaction that is similar, but also quite different called a stock for assets acquisition.  A stock for assets acquisition may also be called “C Reorganization” and can...Read More

What is a holding company?  Generally, a holding company could be viewed as a company that owns the stock or interests in another company.  For example, Corporation A  could own 100% of the stock of Corporation B and thus Corporation A would be a holding company.  A holding company can potentially reduce risk and exposure...Read More

What are some of the typical or general documents and agreements that parties will enter into when business assets, business interests or a business are being purchased and sold?  This is a common question a business owner may ask their business attorney when they are preparing to sell their business or purchase a business.  Although,...Read More

Many individuals who own closely held business interests, such as an interest within a limited liability company or closely held corporation will enter into a buy sell agreement.  These individuals (and perhaps their estate) may accomplish a number of planning objectives and goals with a buy sell agreement, and potentially optimize income, gift and estate...Read More

What is a letter of intent?  This is a common question a client may ask their business attorney.  A letter of intent may be used in a handful of circumstances and can be useful tool when parties are attempting to spell out the major terms and conditions of an agreement prior to moving forward with...Read More

The City and County of Denver requires that hotels, motels, inns and other establishments collect a lodging tax from patrons and remit such lodging tax to the City and County of Denver.  A taxpayer required to collect and remit the lodging tax may do so by filing a monthly tax return (or quarterly tax return) with...Read More

A Non Disclosure Agreement can be used in many circumstances.  The video below has been prepared by a business attorney at The McGuire Law Firm to discuss the use of a Non Disclosure Agreement in the context of a potential purchase or sale of a business.  Generally, it is recommended that you enter into a...Read More

How is the sale of a business taxed?  How is the sale or transfer of my business (stock or partnership interest) taxed?  How is the sale of a business asset or group of business assets taxed?  These are common questions that a business owner or the holder of a business ownership interest such as stock...Read More

In previous articles liability relief from a partnership has been discussed.  Generally, liability relief from a partnership is deemed a distribution to the partner who has been relieved of the liability.  But, what happens when a partner is relieved of liability at the liquidation of the partnership?  Can liability relief be deemed a liquidating distribution...Read More

Audits are performed by the Division of Unemployment Insurance within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment as federally required. The requirement has been established in hopes of insuring compliance by employers as well as to provide guidance, information and help to employers.  How are businesses audited by the Division of Unemployment Insurance in Colorado? ...Read More