Corporate Formation & Governance

Successful business people always pay close attention to formation and governance

Basic to the efficient operation of any business enterprise is proper formation and governance. Companies use governing documents such as operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and bylaws to set up basic relationships to determine the direction and control of their business. These controlling documents address issues such as management and control of the business, distribution of profits, taxation, and dissolution or sale of the business or its assets. Attention to the details of corporate formation and governance are important to ensure that a business is properly positioned for success and growth. It is far easier to set a business up properly in the beginning than it is to change its structure mid-stream. Sophisticated and successful businesspeople always pay close attention to formation and governance issues so the legal relationships controlling their equity, distribution, and management interests are clearly communicated and enforced. Owners that make an early effort to properly form and structure their enterprise will prevent future conflict and set their company up for success.

We handle many aspects of corporate governance and formation, from entity formation and drafting governing documents to resolutions, amendments, and dissolution. We have significant experience forming and advising various types of business enterprises and we are well positioned to advise you about the best type of business entity for your business needs.