King Patent and Business Law, PLLC

Business Formation

Properly forming your business sets the stage for smooth operations.

We advise you about the best entity (sole proprietorship, limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, etc.) that will suit your initial needs and plans for growth.

We file registration materials with the Secretary of State and any other appropriate entities.

We develop thorough operational documents (bylaws, shareholder agreements, operating agreements) to help ensure clear understanding and ease of operation.

We also provide Registered Agent service, Corporate Transparency Act compliance assistance, and starter records books.

For other business services, please click here.

Learn more from our free, downloadable quick sheets and booklets:

Essential Steps When Starting a Business Basics: Limited Liability Company Formation Quick Sheet: Forming an LLC Quick Sheet: Forming a Corporation

Entity Selection (Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Etc.)
Articles of Organization / Incorporation / Etc.
Assumed Name Applications
Tax ID Numbers
Bylaws
Shareholder Agreements
Operating Agreements
Registered Agent Service
Corportate Transparency Act Advice and Filing
Records Books

Fees

We work using flat rates. You will know up front what the total cost will be for the services most appropriate for you, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Common fees are listed in the downloadable fee schedules. Additional attorney and state/federal filing fees may apply to these listed fees. The fees listed here are starting points. Fees ultimately depend on the complexity of the work required.

Business Fees: Corporations Business Fees: LLCs

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