Legal and Regulatory

Being in business requires that you comply with a variety of laws and regulations. They exist to protect consumers, people involved in business transactions, public resources and the public good, specific industries, and your own business interests.

Topics

• Securities Registration
• Franchise Registration
• Evaluating a Business Opportunity
• Business Licenses and Permits
• Environmental Protection Programs
• Access to the Regulatory Process
• Raising Capital: Securities Law
• Introduction to Franchising
• Doing Business on the Internet
• Employment Law Issues in Minnesota

Links

• Business License Information from License Minnesota
• MN Unemployment Insurance (UI) Employer Handbook