Business Services

S Corporation  |  C Corporation  |  LLC Formation  |  Capital Raising  

  

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There are several different ways of legally structuring a business. They include becoming a limited liability company (LLC), partnership, C corporation, S corporation, cooperative, or nonprofit (known as 501(c)(3)). Our attorneys have decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs get businesses formed, funded and into the marketplace.

No matter if you are just starting out or looking to take your operations to the next level, we can help with: 

• Corporate structure;

• Financing;

• Start-ups;

• Licensing issues through state and fed regulators;

• Contracts;

• Brewing agreements;

• Custom crush agreements;

• Licensing and distribution agreements;

• Taxes; and

• Capital raising, lenders/securing ongoing financing and operating expenses.

  

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S Corporation

Total – $3,000*

• Articles of Incorporation or Certificate of Incorporation
  – one (1) class of stock
  - State securities filings
  - Statement of Information (CA)
• Bylaws
• Shareholder Agreement (i.e. Buy-Sell Agreement)
• Founders’ Equity Documents
• IRS Form 2553 for S corporation election
• Stock certificates
• Initial board meeting corporate minutes
• Shareholder list
• Federal EIN Number
• Agent for service of process

  

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C Corporation

Total – $4,500*

• Articles of Incorporation or Certificate of Incorporation
  – one (1) class of stock
  –  State securities filings
  –  Statement of Information (CA)
• Bylaws
• Shareholder Agreement (i.e. Buy-Sell Agreement)
• Founders’ Equity Documents
• Stock certificates
• Initial board meeting corporate minutes
• Shareholder list
• Certificate of Incumbency
• Federal EIN Number
• Agent for service of process

  

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LLC Formation

Total – $3,000*

• Articles of Organization or Certificate of Formation – one (1) class of membership interests
  –  Statement of Information
  –  State securities filings
• Operating Agreement
  –  Relates only to an initial operating agreement among founding members. More complex operating agreements, including those involving additional members and/or third party investors are not covered.
• Founders’ Equity Documents
• IRS Form 2553 for S corporation election (if desired)
• Unit/Share certificates
• Resolutions regarding signature authority
• Interest/ Shareholder list
• Resolutions regarding officers/ managers
• Federal EIN Number
• Agent for service of process

  

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Capital Raising

Raising capital for your business will vary in complexity and cost** based upon numerous variables that
may materially affect the scope of legal services required, including:

• The amount of capital to be raised
• The form of the capital raise, such as debt or equity
• The material terms and conditions of any offering
• The number of investor(s)
• Where the investor(s) are located
• The sophistication of the investor(s) and whether they are accredited
• Involvement of pre-existing investor(s)
• Compliance with securities laws and regulations

  

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* Flat fees do not cover state filing fees and do not include documents needed to reflect vesting schedules, intellectual property assignments, or units issued for third-party services rendered instead of cash payment. Flat fees do not include tax advice. All tax-related matters will be billed hourly.