Business Laws That Small Businesses Should Worry About

Business formation laws including those pertaining to the specific business structure you have selected.

Environmental laws, including recycling laws and the discharge of hazardous waste materials.

Trademark and patent laws, plus all other such laws pertaining to ownership, inventions and/or intellectual property rights.

Consumer protection laws against fraud or unfair business or advertising practices.

Zoning laws, which typically include local ordinances that regulate: parking, advertising and signage, use of the land surrounding the business and even the type of business that is allowed to be conducted in a specific area.

These are just some of the significant legal categories under which you will find laws that affect most businesses. In addition, laws may pertain to the type of activity involved. If, for example, you are selling shares of stock you will need to adhere to securities laws and if you are operating a business that sells liquor you will need to adhere to the state alcohol laws. State laws may also dictate how contracts and legal documents will be written and enforced.

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