APEX BRIDGE CAPITAL — Legal & Compliance Services
Confidently grow and protect your business with legal and compliance support from APEX BRIDGE CAPITAL
FEATURED OFFER: Register Your LLC
Make your business official and safeguard your personal assets. Join the millions of entrepreneurs who’ve launched and grown their ventures with trusted LLC formation services.
Services for Your Business
Complete Compliance Solutions
Stay on top of changing legal requirements and avoid costly penalties. APEX BRIDGE CAPITAL offers full-service compliance support with attorney-tracked updates to help your business stay in good standing year-round.
Business Licenses & Permits
Identify and secure the licenses, permits, and registrations required for legal operation—whether at the city, county, state, or federal level. Easily manage your licensing needs from one central platform.
Books: Simple Online Bookkeeping
Track your income, expenses, invoicing, and payments in one easy-to-use platform. Books by APEX BRIDGE CAPITAL simplifies your financial records and keeps you organized throughout the year.
Estate Plans
Protect your business legacy and your loved ones. Create a comprehensive estate plan, including wills and trusts, with guidance from legal professionals to secure your future.
What are the benefits of forming an LLC?
Protect your personal assets
By forming an LLC and keeping your personal finances separate from your business, you shield your personal property from potential business liabilities.
Tax flexibility
LLCs offer flexibility in how you’re taxed—either as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation—allowing you to choose the structure that provides the best tax advantage.
Simplicity and ease of management
Compared to corporations, LLCs are easier to form and manage. They require less administrative work and have simpler rules around governance and recordkeeping.
What is beneficial ownership information reporting?
As required by the Corporate Transparency Act, you must report information about your company’s beneficial owners—those who directly or indirectly own or control the business—to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Failure to comply can result in serious consequences, including:
Criminal penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment
Fines of up to $10,000
Civil penalties of $500 per day until resolved
Do I need licenses for my business?
Yes. Business licenses and permits are essential to operating legally and avoiding fines or shutdowns. They also build trust with customers by showing you meet regulatory standards.
The number and type of licenses you need depends on your industry, location, and business activities. On average, most businesses need at least 6 licenses or permits to operate legally.
Examples:
A home-based business may need a home occupation permit
A restaurant might need a health department permit, food service license, and an alcohol license
A retail shop may require a seller’s permit, sales tax license, and possibly a music license for in-store entertainment
How does Books help me manage bookkeeping?
Books by APEX BRIDGE CAPITAL simplifies small business bookkeeping with powerful, intuitive features:
Connect your bank accounts and automatically import up to 24 months of transactions
Automatically separate personal and business expenses
Auto-categorize income and expenses into tax-ready categories
Access editable reports for review or submission
Gain the benefit of bookkeeping backed by a full-service small business support platform, including access to legal guidance if needed
Books is more than accounting software—it’s part of a broader ecosystem built to support business owners.
What is the difference between a will and an estate plan?
A will is a legal document that outlines who will inherit your assets after you pass away.
An estate plan, however, offers broader protections. It can include:
Your will
Trusts to manage assets during your lifetime or after
Appointing trusted individuals to make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to
Instructions for medical care, known as advance directives
An estate plan helps ensure your wishes are honored and your business and family are protected.