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Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on dental practice attorney matters across District of Columbia.
Serving clients across District of Columbia. Alex Lubyansky on every engagement.
Request Engagement AssessmentAcquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on dental practice attorney matters across District of Columbia. Acquisition Stars helps clients with healthcare acquisitions and works with independent healthcare regulatory counsel on the regulatory work. An associate supports the M&A work. We tell you who would handle your matter before any introduction, and you decide whether to proceed. The District of Columbia enacted a near-total ban on non-compete agreements effective October 1, 2022. The ban applies to most employees earning below $150,000 per year. DC also has its own securities registration requirements. Whether you are acquiring a business, selling a company you have built, or navigating a complex transaction, the firm's approach is the same: senior M&A counsel leading the deal from the first draft through closing.
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Banned for nearly all workers. Sale-of-business exception applies.
The DC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (effective October 1, 2022) bans non-compete agreements for nearly all DC employees, with a narrow exception for highly compensated medical specialists earning over $250,000 annually. The ban does not apply to non-competes signed in connection with the sale of a business.
DC imposes a corporate franchise tax at 8.25% on DC-sourced income. The district uses a three-factor apportionment formula (sales, property, payroll) with double-weighted sales. DC also imposes an unincorporated business franchise tax on pass-through entities. There is no estate tax reciprocity with surrounding states.
Entity mergers and formations require filing with the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (now Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection). Businesses operating in regulated sectors (insurance, banking, healthcare) need separate approvals from the relevant DC agency.
The District of Columbia has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). DC's Office of Tax and Revenue may impose successor liability on buyers of business assets for the seller's unpaid taxes. Obtaining a tax clearance certificate before closing is recommended.
Yes. Acquisition Stars is a nationwide M&A law firm. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A side of engagements for clients in District of Columbia directly, from deal strategy through closing. We work with clients in every major metro and smaller markets throughout the state.
The DC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (effective October 1, 2022) bans non-compete agreements for nearly all DC employees, with a narrow exception for highly compensated medical specialists earning over $250,000 annually. The ban does not apply to non-competes signed in connection with the sale of a business.
DC imposes a corporate franchise tax at 8.25% on DC-sourced income. The district uses a three-factor apportionment formula (sales, property, payroll) with double-weighted sales. DC also imposes an unincorporated business franchise tax on pass-through entities. There is no estate tax reciprocity with surrounding states.
The District of Columbia has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). DC's Office of Tax and Revenue may impose successor liability on buyers of business assets for the seller's unpaid taxes. Obtaining a tax clearance certificate before closing is recommended.
Look for an attorney with genuine transaction experience, not just corporate formation work. Verify that the attorney has handled deals similar in size and structure to yours. In District of Columbia, confirm the attorney understands state-specific issues including District of Columbia's non-compete framework, successor liability rules, and any industry-specific regulations. At Acquisition Stars, Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A side of the engagement and reviews every transaction document, and the firm works with independent healthcare regulatory counsel on the regulatory work.
Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for District of Columbia clients and works with independent securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement.
Acquisition Stars helps clients with healthcare acquisitions and works with independent healthcare regulatory counsel on the regulatory work. An associate supports the M&A work.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. LOI through closing.
We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
LOI through closing. Nationwide. 15+ years of M&A experience.
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