In Florida, many types of businesses must hold an active license or permit to operate legally. For first-time business owners, this process may feel daunting, but it’s often simpler than it appears.  2.8 million small businesses operate in Florida, representing 99.8% of all businesses in the state according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Whether...Read More

El financiamiento empresarial se refiere a los métodos mediante los cuales las empresas adquieren fondos para iniciar, crecer o mantener sus operaciones. Un financiamiento adecuado no solo implica obtener los fondos necesarios, sino también asegurar que los acuerdos legales que respaldan estas transacciones protejan tus intereses, cumplan con las leyes locales y se alineen con...Read More

Un DBA, o “Doing Business As”, permite que las empresas operen bajo un nombre diferente al de su nombre legal registrado. No es una estructura empresarial como una LLC o corporación; es más bien un alias para tu negocio. Aunque no ofrece protecciones legales ni afecta la forma en que se presentan los impuestos, permite...Read More

Llevar un negocio a Estados Unidos representa una gran oportunidad para inversionistas extranjeros, pero implica también una serie de decisiones estratégicas que pueden definir el éxito del proyecto. Aquí te presentamos las preguntas esenciales que te ayudarán a evaluar y planificar tu expansión en el mercado estadounidense. 1. ¿Qué tipo de estructura empresarial es la...Read More

Expanding a business to the United States presents a significant opportunity for foreign investors but also involves a series of strategic decisions that can determine the success of the venture. Here, we present essential questions to help you evaluate and plan your expansion in the U.S. market. What type of business structure is most suitable...Read More

A trademark protects unique brand elements like names, logos, and phrases, safeguarding your brand’s reputation and value. Knowing the trademark eligibility criteria and legal requirements can be a critical step toward growth and brand integrity.  At Portalatin, we have extensive experience in providing businesses lasting trademarks and other contracts to help your business succeed. What...Read More

Whether you’re building a new team or optimizing an existing one, clearly defining roles—from executives to operational staff—helps distribute responsibilities effectively and protects your business legally. At Portalatin Law Firm, we help our clients by working with them to take an in-depth look at their various types of business roles, their unique responsibilities, and precisely...Read More

While partnerships offer the potential for shared success, they also carry inherent risks. Many conflicts can arise from misunderstandings, differing business visions, or mismanagement of resources.  Rather than letting these issues escalate into formal disputes, having clear and well-structured agreements in place—such as an operating agreement, partnership agreement, or shareholder’s agreement—can help prevent conflicts and...Read More

A DBA, or “Doing Business As,” allows businesses to operate under a name different from their registered legal name. It is not a business structure like an LLC or corporation; rather, it is an alias for your business. While it doesn’t offer any legal protections or affect how taxes are filed, it allows you to...Read More

Proper financing is not only about obtaining the needed funds but also ensuring that the legal agreements supporting these transactions protect your interests, comply with local laws, and align with your long-term goals.Read More