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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.

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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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Recent Posts About Business Formation

Zombie Businesses: Avoiding the IP and Succession Nightmare

Zombie Businesses: Avoiding the IP and Succession Nightmare

A zombie business is what happens when a business loses its owner or a key owner without any plan in place for what comes next. The owner is gone, but the business staggers forward without direction, without legal authority, and without any structure to resolve the chaos.

It can happen when a founder dies, becomes incapacitated, or simply wants to retire. It can happen when a co-founder relationship falls apart with no exit plan. But death is the clearest example, and it is where the consequences hit hardest.

March 17, 2026

Fortress or Castle? LLC vs. Corporation (Which Do You Need?)

Fortress or Castle? LLC vs. Corporation (Which Do You Need?)

For most small businesses: Start with an LLC. It provides liability protection and flexibility without excessive formalities.
Choose C-Corp only if:
• You’re raising venture capital,
• You’re planning to go public, or
• You need multiple classes of stock.
Consider S-Corp election when:
• You’re profitable (ask your tax professional),
• You work full-time for the business, and
• You want to reduce self-employment tax.

January 23, 2026

Losing Liability Protection: The Veil Breach: What "Piercing the Corporate Veil" Really Means

Losing Liability Protection: The Veil Breach: What “Piercing the Corporate Veil” Really Means

What does “piercing the corporate veil” mean, and why should you care? Your LLC or corporation creates a legal shield between you and your business. If your business gets sued, only business assets are at risk, not your personal house or savings.
But courts will “pierce the veil” of liability and hold you personally liable if you: mix personal and business finances, pay personal expenses from the business account, don’t maintain separate bank accounts, fail to file annual reports, don’t keep proper records, undercapitalize the business, or commit fraud.

January 22, 2026

The Corporate Castle: S-Corp vs. C-Corp Explained

The Corporate Castle: S-Corp vs. C-Corp Explained

S-Corps and C-Corps offer maximum liability protection, but they come with formalities, costs, and tax implications most small businesses don’t need. What is a corporation? A corporation is a separate legal entity with the strongest liability protection. But it requires extensive formalities: board of directors, annual meetings, corporate minutes, bylaws, stock certificates. There are two main types based on tax treatment: C-Corp and S-Corp. C-Corporation: This is the default corporate form. The key issue: Double taxation.

January 21, 2026

The LLC Fortress: Why Most Businesses Choose It (And When the Walls Fail)

The LLC Fortress: Why Most Businesses Choose It (And When the Walls Fail)

The LLC is the most popular business structure in America for good reason. But the fortress walls of an LLC only protect you if you maintain them properly.
A Limited Liability Company creates a legal separation between you and your business. If the business gets sued or incurs debt, generally only the LLC’s assets are at risk, not your personal house, car, or savings.
Why do most small businesses choose to be LLCs?
Liability protection. This is the main reason. An LLC can shield your personal assets from business liabilities.

January 20, 2026

The Entityville Horror: Choosing Which Legal Structure Is Best For You (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, or Partnership)

The Entityville Horror: Choosing Which Legal Structure Is Best For You (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, or Partnership)

You’re starting a business, and everyone’s throwing entity acronyms at you like curses in a dark ritual: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, sole proprietor, partnership. It feels like one wrong move could haunt you forever. Pick the right entity and you don’t lose any sleep over it. Pick the wrong entity and you could face double taxation, unlimited personal liability, or bureaucratic nightmares that drain your time and money. Here’s the truth: There is no single “best” business structure. But there IS a best structure for YOUR specific situation, and it depends on your liability risk, your tax profile, your growth plans, and your tolerance for complexity.

January 19, 2026