Business Formation Lawyer | Business Formation Attorney Near Me

We believe in starting on a solid foundation.

Growing a successful business starts with turning new ideas into new ventures, and that often starts with choosing the proper business entity. Choosing a business entity affects matters including how ownership is allocated, management of the new venture, future financing and tax considerations. We can help with deciding among and forming the following business entities on a flat fee basis:

C-Corporations
S-Corporations
Limited Liability Companies (including PLLCs)
Limited Partnerships
Nonprofit Entities

We can also help with preparing organizational documents for these entities, including bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, operating agreements and partnership agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I form a business entity?

There are many benefits to forming a business entity. Some include:

Limited liability. Forming a business entity limits personal liability. In other words, if something goes wrong with the business, your personal assets outside of the business are protected.
Authenticity. Forming a business entity shows your commitment to the business and in many cases increases opportunities with potential clients and investors.
Predictability. When you form a business entity, you address important issues such as percentage of ownership, capital contributions and management of the company. Addressing these issues during formation minimizes the likelihood of conflict down the line.
Tax benefits. There may be tax benefits depending on the type of business entity you choose.

Which business entity should I choose?

This decision will vary depending on a number of factors including the type of business, desired level of ease for administration of the business, potential future investment in the business and desired tax treatment. We would be happy to work with you in choosing the best option.

What should I do first, register my business or trademark my business name?

The answer in most cases is both, you want to register your business and trademark the business name around the same time.

When you register your business, you will do a search of your state’s registered business entity records to be sure the name does not belong to another registered business. But the name could be in use by an unregistered business. Additionally, registering a business does not provide any trademark rights under the registered name and also does not ensure the registered name does not infringe on the trademark rights of others.

So ideally you want to do a comprehensive trademark clearance search and file a trademark application to protect your business name. And ideally you want to hold the trademark in the name of your business to add value to the business and specifically hold the trademark in the name of your registered business to limit your personal liability. Of course, you should consult an attorney about your individual situation.

How long does the business formation process take?

Once we have received all necessary information regarding the business, most filings can be done online and completed fairly quickly.

How do you charge for the business formation process?

We provide business formation services on a flat fee basis. The flat fee covers everything needed to get your business off the ground. We do not believe in surprise fees for our clients.

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