Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on franchise acquisition lawyer matters across District of Columbia.
Serving 1 market across District of Columbia. Alex Lubyansky on every engagement.
Request Engagement AssessmentAcquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on franchise acquisition lawyer matters across District of Columbia. Alex Lubyansky handles every engagement personally, bringing 15+ years of M&A experience to transactions of varying complexity, from lower-middle-market deals to multi-party structures. 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: one experienced attorney on every deal, no handoffs to junior associates.
Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry personally and responds 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
Acquisition Stars represents clients in each of the following markets. Click any city to learn about franchise acquisition law services in that area.
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The District of Columbia has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales).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 and securities law firm. Alex Lubyansky represents clients in District of Columbia directly, handling every engagement personally without delegating to junior attorneys. 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 personally handles every engagement, which means you get direct access to the same attorney from letter of intent through closing.
Alex Lubyansky handles every franchise acquisition law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. One attorney on every deal.
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
One attorney on every deal. Nationwide. 15+ years of M&A experience.