Bay Area Business Startup Lawyers
The first decisions you make as a business owner can have a huge impact on your firm's future and your personal finances. The choice of the wrong type of business entity can leave you personally liable for any business debt.
A Firm Foundation for Future Success
To protect your interests and give your new venture a firm foundation for success, consult the business startup attorneys of Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot. We provide comprehensive legal services in business formation and startup.
Are you a sole proprietor who just needs an assumed business name? Does it make sense to organize as a general partnership or limited partnership? Other options include the S-corporation, C-corporation, limited liability company (LLC), and limited liability partnership (LLP).
Weighing Benefits and Risks
We will explain the various ways to organize your business and the risks and benefits of each. Then we will recommend the type of business entity that best meets your specific needs and goals from a tax, liability and operating standpoint.
For example, many construction companies only accept bids from corporate entities. Organizing as a corporation can also provide significant tax benefits. As an employee of the corporation, you can reduce your taxable earnings by contributing to a defined benefit plan or another deferred compensation arrangement, such as a 401K plan.
How Will it All End?
Now is also the time to develop an exit strategy and succession planning for your business. We will prepare documentation to protect your interests if you or one of the principals in the firm dies, retires, or just wants out.
Once the plan is in place, our firm will prepare and file all the necessary business formation documents. We are available to draft contacts and policies, including employment agreements, vendor contracts, employee policies and handbooks.
As your business grows, we will be there whenever you need legal assistance. Call us whenever you need a lawyer to negotiate a contract, review a lease or resolve a dispute.
Whether you are starting a one-person consulting firm or launching a large complex business with numerous employees, our attorneys have the experience and ability to help. Please contact us today to start your new business on the road to success.
From offices in San Mateo, the business startup attorneys of Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
