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Piercing the Corporate Veil

Piercing the corporate veil is a legal challenge to corporate existence. When shareholders invest into a corporation, there is an expectation of limited losses amounting to the financial investment made. However, if the company is not properly run, officers, directors and shareholders are exposed to the blade of the law. This is known as piercing the corporate veil.

Corporate Documents – Introduction

Legal / By David J Hoare MSA / 12/29/2016 02/27/2022

‘The job isn’t done until the paperwork is complete’, a popular axiom used especially in business. It identifies with the requirement that every corporate entity maintain its legal status and understanding between all investors and the management team. These understandings are the essence of the “formation” of the corporate entity. Failure to do the paperwork can create legal snafus such as the loss of corporate protection for both officers and owners of the company

Piercing the Corporate Veil

Legal / By David J Hoare MSA / 06/01/2013 02/27/2022

When shareholders invest into a corporation, there is an expectation of limited losses amounting to the financial investment made. However, if the company is not properly run, officers, directors and shareholders are exposed to the blade of the law. This is known as piercing the corporate veil. Therefore it is critical for any shareholder, director, or officer of a small corporation to understand what is required to protect your personal assets from exposure to creditors and the long arm of the government.

Why You Should Incorporate Your Business

Legal / By David J Hoare MSA / 03/19/2013 02/27/2022

As a small business grows, there comes a time when the owner(s) should consider incorporating the business. A corporation is a separate entity recognized by the state of domicile for the business. It is as if a new life is created. The state acknowledges the existence of this entity and therefore grants limited legal rights similar to those rights possessed by the citizens of that state.