Business Formation

When starting a new business, picking the business formation is important and affects factors such as tax liability, limited liability, and management. Through consultation, a business lawyer could help clarify your options in deciding which business entity to choose.

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Partnership:

• Partnership Agreement

• Registration

• Statement of Authority

• Certificate of Limited Partnership (Only for Limited partnerships)

• Statement of Qualification for Limited Liability Partnership

• EIN Number

 

Limited Liability Company:

• Drafting and Filing Articles of Organization

• Operating Agreement

• EIN Number

• Fictitious Name

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Corporations (S Corp or C Corp):

• Articles of Incorporation

• Bylaws

• Annual Report

• EIN Number

 

Business Law Issues

A wide variety of legal issues may arise while conducting business, such as:

• Actions against a partner in a partnership

• Actions against a member in an LLC

• Breach of contract

• Interference with a business contract

• Fraud

• Misrepresentation

• Injunctions to enforce a non-compete

• Defamation

• Asset Protection

• Debt vs. Equity Financing

• Investor Agreement Issues

• Compliance with Industry regulations

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A wide variety of legal issues may cause harm to a business’s assets, reputation, and viability. Confronting these problems without legal counsel may leave you or your business in a perilous position. Set a date for legal consultation to discuss the steps you need to take to address the legal issues you or you business may be facing.