Once you decide to establish a business, one of the first steps is to determine what type of business organization will meet your short and long term goals.  There are many aspects that must be considered in order to determine which business formation is right for your business. Tax and legal considerations are generally the first reasons for seeking legal advice, but other considerations such as future capitalization needs and exit strategies must be considered before making a final decision.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each of the different types of business forms.  Generally, a for-profit businesses may be formed as a Sole Proprietorship; partnership; Limited Partnership ("LP"); Limited Liability Partnership ("LLP"); Corporation (either a "C" Corporations or "S" Corporation); or  as a Limited Liability Company ("LLC"). Our depth of knowledge will guide you in selecting the business formation that meets your short and long term goals.

In formalizing your business, We can provide you with all the documentation necessary to complete your business formation, including the contracts and filings necessary to become operational. In most cases we can prepare and file the documents necessary to legally form your business for a flat fee.

Filing Articles of Incorporation is just the first of many steps in the incorporation process. The Articles of Incorporation begin the corporate existence, but you are still a long way from having the corporation formed. Some of the steps to follow include holding an organizing meeting, selecting officers, adopting bylaws, issuing stock, obtaining an employer's identification number, filing securities exemption forms with the Secretary of State and SEC, electing directors, and filing a sub-chapter "S" election, if appropriate.

In problem solving, we use techniques tailored to your needs to provide you with the most practical result. Our broad range of experience enables you to receive the most efficient and cost effective results. From the beginning, we will provide you with realistic objectives and a strategy based upon your specific legal issues. We work with you to determine exactly what legal services meet your needs and budget.

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