Keith Kanouse

I represent start-up businesses and existing businesses that want to expand through franchising, licensing, dealerships, distributorships, private placement of securities. I also do business entity formation such as S corporations and LLC. I also represent buyers and sellers of businesses. I represent tenants in lease negotiation.

University of Notre Dame

J.D. (1974) | Law

1971 - 1974

Graduated 5th in Class

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Note and Comment Editor of Notre Dame Lawyer Law Review

Bradley University

B.S. (1974) | Business Management

1966 - 1970

Graduated 10th in Class

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Activities: Golf

Have written numerous articles that can be downloaded from my websiter, www.Kanouse.com

ABA Forum of Franchising

Current

Florida State Bar  # 208213

Member

1975 - Current

Florida

Since 1975

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Certain projects I do on a fixed fee basis. Other matters are bill at $425 an hour

• Franchise Law

Q. Can an unregistered foreign company conduct rent-to-own leases for trailers in Florida?

March 23, 2025

A: Yes. Even though your business is out of state, you may be required to register to do business in Florida as a foreign business entity with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations and/or file tax in Florida. Some common examples of activities that create a business connection (also called nexus) in Florida include owning, renting, or leasing real property or tangible personal property in Florida.

Depending on your industry and location, you may need to obtain various business licenses and permits from federal, state, and local authorities. You will also be required to file an Annual Report and pay $150 to maintain an active status with the Florida Department of State.

Q. Can my SC LLC virtual wholesale real estate in other states without a license?

March 4, 2025

A: The best state-by-state legal analysis is at https://crushingrei.com/is-wholesaling-real-estate-legal/

Q. I want to create a LLC in Florida with a previously used name is inactive and dissolved. Any concerns here?

December 12, 2024

A: In Florida, an LLC name becomes available for another entity to use after one year of inactivity, meaning the dissolved LLC's name is held for a year before it can be registered by another business.

Key points about inactive LLC names in Florida:

One year holding period: If an LLC is dissolved, its name remains reserved for one year before it can be used by another entity.

Voluntary dissolution: For voluntarily dissolved LLCs, the name is held for 120 days.

"INACT/UA" status: On the Florida Department of State website, an inactive LLC with a name not yet available will be marked as "INACT/UA".