ASK THE EXPERT: What Are The Legal Requirements For A Downloadable Movie Business?

IBLS Editor — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:01:00 GMT

John Voelz from Tennessee (United States) asks:

I started a business that will launch online on the 1st of June. I am possibly looking for legal advice.

I want to make sure I have everything in order to be legal with my business and no government office is being very helpful. Nobody knows what they are doing with Internet business. No one can even tell me where to find information.

I will be selling independent movies via download. I will also offer DVD’s and other merchandise but downloadable movies will be our primary ecommerce.

I have an EIN and I have registered with the Revenue Department in Tennessee (where our business address is). I have filed for a business license with both the city and county. Now, I have a myriad of questions.

Can you steer me in the right direction for advice?

John Voelz

ASK THE EXPERT: How are Online Travel Sites Regulated?

IBLS Editor — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:50:00 GMT

Monica McIntyre of Greenwich, United Kingdom asks:

My partner has a travel company (tour operator) which sells Latin American packages targeted to the Italian and German markets. We are joining in opening a new internet company with an e-commerce platform as a distribution channel for the same products to be sold to the US and UK online market. I need to hire a lawyer who could advice me on some e-commerce and travel licensing issues: 1. E-Business Legal requirements for a foreign company (Panama based) to sell online TRAVEL products to the US and UK markets. (e-commerce regulatory environment for our services in US and UK). 2. e-business tax: what are the tax implications of selling to US and UK online market if based abroad. How is this monitored?

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ASK THE EXPERT: What Are The Legal Requirements For A Downloadable Movie Business?

ASK THE EXPERT: How are Online Travel Sites Regulated?