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Corporate & Formation

Choose the right entity, align founders, and set governance that scales. We make formation decisions clear, filings accurate, and next steps actionable.

Roadmap that keeps you moving
Formation simplified with step-by-step guidance.

Packages built for your business
Industry-specific legal & compliance needs covered.

No hidden costs, ever
Transparent pricing you can trust.

What’s included

Entity Strategy

Clear guidance on LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp based on taxes, ownership, investors, and hiring plans.

  • Name availability & jurisdiction choice
  • Equity structure & founder vesting overview
  • Tax & compliance considerations

Filings & Core Docs

Done-right formation documents and initial governance so you’re operational from day one.

  • Articles/Certificate of Formation or Incorporation
  • Operating Agreement / Bylaws
  • EIN guidance & initial resolutions

Founder Alignment

Align roles, equity, and IP so the team is set to build.

  • IP assignment & confidentiality
  • Founder equity & vesting terms
  • Board/Member consents

Launch Checklist

Practical next steps so you’re compliant and ready to transact.

  • Banking & bookkeeping setup
  • Registered Agent & annual reports
  • Foreign qualification (if needed)

Packages

Package

Starter Formation

Best for: Solo founders and first entities
Flat-fee
  • Entity selection consult (LLC / C-Corp / S-Corp)
  • Articles/Certificate of Formation
  • EIN guidance
  • Registered Agent setup (or BYO)
Package

Founder Alignment

Best for: Multi-founder startups
Flat-fee
  • Operating Agreement / Bylaws
  • Founder equity & IP assignment
  • Board/Consent resolutions
  • 83(b) election guidance
Package

Launch & Scale

Best for: Venture-ready or revenue-scaling teams
Scoped
  • State & foreign qualifications
  • Initial cap table structure
  • Policy & compliance starter kit
  • GC-style kickoff session

How it works

Step 1

Scoping Call

We learn goals, investors, and timelines; recommend structure.

Step 2

Docs & Filings

We draft, review, and file what’s needed for a clean launch.

Step 3

Handoff & Next Steps

You get clean final docs, a compliance checklist, and support.

FAQs

LLC or C-Corp—what should I choose?

LLCs are flexible with pass-through tax; C-Corps suit venture scale and standard equity. We map goals, investors, and tax considerations to recommend a structure.

Can you help convert or clean up an existing entity?

Yes—conversions, domestications, or governance cleanups are common. We standardize core docs and fix gaps before fundraising or hiring.

Do you offer flat fees?

Yes—core formations and founder alignment documents are flat-fee. Complex items (multi-state, special share classes) are scoped in advance.

Ready to form or clean up your entity?

We’ll scope a flat-fee plan and next steps in your first call.