Starting a company is in an exciting life event. You’ve probably been thinking about or planning your new company for years, or perhaps, a great idea just came to you and you’re ready to break free from the routine of making money for somebody else. Whatever your reasons, starting out on the right foot, with the assistance of experienced legal counsel, will almost certainly save you a lot of time, money and headache down the road.

It’s no easy prospect, getting a new company off the ground…trust me; I’ve been there. When you’re thinking about everything from office locations, product design, marketing and everything else that comes along with new business, the last thing you probably want to trouble yourself with is the proper legal structure and organizational documents that are essential to protecting yourself down the road. This is where an experienced business attorney can help. First and foremost, there are a variety of business structures to choose from. For instance, will you and your new company be better served as existing as a traditional corporation or LLC? This is one of the first questions you and your attorney can address together based on your particular circumstances and the goals of your new company.

Regardless of which type of entity you elect to conduct business as, there is a great deal of paperwork required to ensure that you are not only set up properly, but also maintain the protections against personal liability that likely prompted you to investigate incorporating in the first place. At The Law Office of W. Randall Holcomb, PLLC, we will assist you each step of the way. From Organizing or Incorporating your company, to drafting Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Banking Resolutions and other key documents a. As time goes on, your business attorney will assist you with noticing member or director meetings, conducting annual or special meetings, properly keeping your minutes book, acquiring an employment identification number, and properly setting up your corporate bank accounts. When you start your company, you may also find that there are a number of tax elections you can make and your attorney, often with the help of your accountant if you have one, will help you make the best election to meet your goals.

The most important thing to me when assisting someone in starting his or her Corporation or Limited Liability Company, is that your attorney is usually your first trusted business advisor along a long, and hopefully successful path. That’s a role this office takes seriously and whether it’s putting you in touch with marketing or accounting professionals, drafting the first contracts you will use with your customers, or just being someone who’s been there before to bounce your ideas off of, our goal is be there for you and your business from organization to dissolution, assisting you in avoiding problems that may arise, and being there for you if unavoidable conflict comes your way. If you are ready to make to take the first steps towards making your company a reality, please give The Law Office of W. Randall Holcomb, PLLC a call today.