Franchise Registrations and State Filing
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Franchisors and business owners, do you want to have a presence in more states?
.
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
Do you want to reach more consumers?
.
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
Some states require a registration or exemption before selling or offering a
franchise!
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
The registration or exemption can be a 1 time filing or an annual filing.
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
These states require an annual franchise filing:
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
California Hawaii
Illinois Indiana
Maryland Michigan
Minnesota New York
North Dakota Rhode Island
South Dakota Virginia
Washington Wisconsin
These states require an annual filing under business opportunity laws
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
Florida Utah
These states require a one-time filing under business opportunity laws:
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
Kentucky Nebraska
Texas
These states require a one-time filing only if the franchise’s name is not
trademarked:
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Connecticut Georgia
Louisiana Maine
North Carolina South Carolina
Don’t be caught in violation of the law!
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com
You could be subject to state sanction, fines, and penalties .
Gettins’ Law (513) 400-3895 [email protected] www.gettinslaw.com