Starting a business is both exciting and challenging. At Sperline Raekes, our business formation attorneys break down the barriers that get in the way of your success.
You’ve decided to start a business! Now what?
First and foremost is establishing the legal status of your business, and we’re here to help make sure you’ve considered every detail to inform your business-formation decisions.
There are many formation options to choose from including:
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Legal Services for Starting a New Business
The experienced lawyers at Sperline Raekes can help you determine the business entity that is best for you and your situation, taking tax considerations into account. We will coordinate with your accountant so come tax time, there are no surprises.
Sperline Raekes business formation services include drafting crucial legal documents, such as:
- Articles of incorporation
- Bylaws
- Operating agreements
- Buy/sell agreements
- Employment contracts
- Employee handbooks
Legal Services for Established Businesses
For those businesses already established, our expert team of attorneys can help with:
- Contract negotiations
- Confidentiality agreements
- Real estate purchase and sale agreements
- Other essential documents and agreements
If you’re considering starting a new business, we can help with:
Establishing the legal entity
Determining a tax status for your business
Drafting legal documents
Coordinating with your professional advisors
Accountant, insurance agent and banker
If you have an established business, we can help with:
Contract negotiations
Confidentiality agreements
Real estate purchase and sale agreements
Other documents and agreements
Establishing a new business can be overwhelming.
We can help relieve the stress by asking the right questions to help you formulate your new business and guiding you through the necessary contracts and agreements.