Entity Selection, Formation and Governance

Choosing the correct legal entity is more important than you may think. Your choice has important legal and tax consequences, and can affect your ability to secure outside investors. We can work with you to select the best choice of legal entity, based on the number of owners, your interest in attracting outside investors, your business plan, tax considerations, liability issues, and exit strategy.

Our services in this area include:

  • Selection of appropriate entity: corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership
  • Formation and organization of entity
  • S corporation election
  • Obtaining employer identification number (EIN)
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements
  • LLC operating agreements
  • Corporate governance
  • Equity incentive plans
  • Shareholder and directors’ resolutions
  • Intellectual property assignments