Business Formation & Structuring

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Protect Your Business Before It Begins

Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a business owner. At our firm, we help entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals establish entities that balance legal protection, tax efficiency, and operational flexibility.

From selecting the right entity to drafting customized formation documents, we make sure your business starts on solid ground — and stays compliant every step of the way.

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Entity Formation Made Simple

We’ll help you compare and select the best entity for your goals — whether that’s a Limited Liability Company (LLC), S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Partnership, or Non-Profit.

Our formation services include:

  • Drafting and filing Articles of Organization or Incorporation

  • Obtaining EINs and guiding IRS filings

  • Preparing custom Operating Agreements, Bylaws, and Partnership Agreements

  • Guiding multi-state registrations and foreign entity filings

Our goal: give you confidence that your business is legally sound and positioned to scale.

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Beyond the paperwork, we focus on strategy. We’ll advise you on:

  • Ownership structure and capital contributions

  • Management authority and voting rights

  • Tax election strategies (LLC vs. S-Corp)

  • Succession and buy-sell planning

  • Asset protection and liability insulation

We ensure every clause, from your operating agreement to your member resolutions, aligns with your real-world goals and risk profile.

Structuring for Growth and Protection

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Formation is just the beginning. We help your company stay compliant with:

  • Annual reports and state filings

  • Operating agreement amendments

  • Registered agent and record-keeping requirements

  • Licensing and local business compliance**

Need continuing guidance? Ask about our General Counsel Services for ongoing legal and strategic support.

Compliance and Ongoing Counsel

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Why Clients Choose Us

  • Flat-fee, transparent pricing — no surprises

  • Customized agreements (never “one-size-fits-all” templates)

  • Deep understanding of Ohio business law and multi-state operations

  • Trusted counsel for startups, family businesses, and professional service firms