Asset Protection Guide for Businesses

Themes/Topics: Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

Geography: California

Audience: Ally, Undocumented Youth

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Summary

The Asset Protection Guide for Businesses walks you through the different steps you can take to protect your business’s assets and operations in the event of an emergency. As federal immigration policies continue to evolve, businesses should stay informed and have a plan ready in case their operations are impacted.

Contents include:

  • Asset Ownership and Legal Protections
  • Step One: Take Inventory of Your Assets
  • Step Two: Documenting Business Operations and Financial Responsibilities
  • Step Three: Identify a Trusted Person Who Can Help Implement Your Plan
  • Options for Business Structure
  • Helpful Business Resources

Use this resource as a guide while you take the necessary steps and develop strategies to keep your business running smoothly, even in the face of unexpected circumstances.

The Asset Protection Guide for Businesses was developed in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), and Public Counsel.

Who may benefit from this resource?

Anyone who is an entrepreneur, an employer, or a small business owner is welcome and invited to use this resource as they create preparedness plans for their business. Providers and community-based organizations that work directly with immigrant business owners in California—whether new or seasoned—are encouraged to utilize and share the Asset Protection Guide with their communities.

Topics & Keywords

Entrepreneurship, small business owner, immigrant entrepreneurship, emergency preparedness, UndocuHustle

Immigrants Rising helps you make decisions based on your potential, not your perceived limits. Visit our website so you can see what’s possible: immigrantsrising.org. For inquiries regarding this resource, please contact us at [email protected] with the title of the resource included in the email subject line. Published 5/2026.

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