Business Entities and Formation
Business Entities and Formation
With over a decade of business tax experience, not only does Edward Law help your business navigate the legal obstacles your business may face, but we can streamline the process of providing the most efficient legal structure while weaving in tax strategies.
The entrepreneurial spirit is the bedrock of American culture, and forming a new business can be an exciting opportunity for anyone in Arizona. Starting a business in Arizona comes with its own set of challenges, and having a trusted lawyer, can be an excellent asset for your business. Not only does Edward Law help your business navigate the legal obstacles your business may face but will able to streamline the process of providing the most efficient legal structure while weaving in tax strategies as with over a decade of business tax experience.
Tax and Legal issues you may encounter:
- Forming an LLC
- Professional Corporations
- Joint Ventures
- Partnerships
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Business Succession
- Sole Proprietorships
- Business Licenses
- Operating/Partnership agreements
- Property Structuring LLCs
- Financing Your Company
- S-Corporation Elections
- Asset Protection Concerns
Once Edward Law Firm has helped you select the appropriate tax-conscious entity for your business, we assist you with your business’s formation. The firm is experienced with all aspects of incorporation, including drafting and reviewing documents involved in the organization and structuring of your new business entity, which may include:
Corporations
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Opening Minutes
- EIN Number (the identity of the corporation for tax purposes)
- First Organizational Meeting
- Explanations for Stockholders
- Employee Contracts and Policies
- Business license registration with local city or county
- Statement of Information filed with the Secretary of State.
LLC
- Forming an LLC
- Professional Corporations
- Joint Ventures
- Partnerships
- Family Limited Partnerships
- Business Succession
- Sole Proprietorships
partnerships
- Drafting a Partnership Agreement
- Obtain business licenses, permits, and zoning clearance (for property development)
- Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for paying federal taxes
Joint Ventures
- Memorandum of Understanding
- Joint Venture Agreement
- Ancillary Agreements
- Obtaining regulatory approval (if required)
Sole Proprietorship
- Business license registration with local city or county
- Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS
- Obtain necessary zoning clearance, licenses, and permits
- Publish an announcement of your new business entity in a generally circulated publication
