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BUSINESS & ENTITY FORMATION

San Jose Business Lawyers - Strategy Law LLP

At Strategy Law, we provide comprehensive legal services to assist entrepreneurs, start-up founders and business owners in establishing the right foundation for success. Our expertise in business law and entity formation ensures that your new venture is structured efficiently and compliant with legal requirements, allowing you to focus on running your business, growth and development.

Starting a New Business: The initial stages of forming a business involve critical decisions that can impact your long-term success. Our services include:

  • Entity Selection: Advising on the advantages and disadvantages of various business structures (e.g., LLC, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship) to help you choose the best entity for your specific needs and goals. This includes considering factors such as liability protection, tax implications, and management structure.
  • Formation Documents: Drafting and filing formation documents, including articles of incorporation, articles of organization, securities filings, statements of information, and other necessary legal documents to establish your business entity. We ensure all documents comply with state requirements and accurately reflect your business's intentions.
  • Operating Agreements and Bylaws: Creating customized partnership agreements, operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements that outline the governance and operational procedures of your business, ensuring clarity and compliance from the start. These documents set forth the roles and responsibilities of owners, management structures, and procedures for decision-making.
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN): Helping you obtain an EIN from the IRS, which is essential for tax purposes and opening business bank accounts. An EIN is also required for hiring employees and filing various business tax returns.
  • Protecting Your Business Name: Filing trademarks and fictitious business names (DBAs).

Customized Business Planning: Effective planning is crucial for a new business. Our services include:

  • Tax Planning and Strategy: Working with your CPA or tax advisor to develop a tax-efficient structure for your business, minimizing liabilities and maximizing benefits.
  • Funding Strategy: Advising on various funding options, including self-funding, loans, and investors, and assisting in the preparation of necessary documentation. We help you understand the pros and cons of each funding source and prepare compelling investment proposals.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and advising on strategies to mitigate them, including insurance needs, compliance with regulations, and establishing proper business practices.

Initial Operations: Once your business is established, we provide essential support to help you get started on the right foot:

  • Corporate Governance: Advising on best practices for corporate governance, including documenting board and shareholder meetings, and maintaining corporate records. We help you stay compliant with corporate formalities to avoid legal pitfalls.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring your business adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations to avoid legal issues. This includes monitoring changes in laws and regulations that could impact your business.
  • Contract Drafting and Review: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating initial contracts essential to your business operations, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and joint venture agreements. We ensure your contracts protect your interests, limit your liability and are enforceable.

Ongoing Legal Support: As your business grows, we provide ongoing legal support to ensure continued compliance and operational success:

  • Expansion Support: Assisting with legal aspects of business expansion, such as adding additional partners, members, or shareholders, opening new locations, entering new markets, or forming strategic partnerships.
  • Dispute Resolution: Providing strategies for resolving business disputes effectively and efficiently to minimize disruption to your operations.

Why Choose Strategy Law for Business and Entity Formation?

Our firm combines extensive legal expertise with a client-focused approach to provide personalized and effective legal solutions for your business needs:

  • Experienced Legal Team: Our attorneys have a deep understanding of business law and entity formation, providing insightful and practical legal counsel. We stay current with the latest legal developments to offer the best advice.
  • Client-Centered Service: We prioritize your unique needs and goals, offering tailored advice and solutions to support your business journey. We work closely with you to understand your business and provide relevant, actionable advice.
  • Comprehensive Support: From initial formation to ongoing operations, we provide comprehensive legal support to ensure your business is built on a solid legal foundation. Our goal is to be your trusted legal partner as your business grows and evolves.

Contact us today to learn how we can assist with your business and entity formation needs. Whether you are starting a new venture, dissolving or restructuring an existing business, Strategy Law, LLP is here to provide the legal expertise and support necessary for your success. Contact us at (408) 478-4100 to speak with an attorney about your business formation needs.

 

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