Business formation
Start, organize, buy or sell a business with the right paperwork from day one.
In plain English
- Choosing the right structure: LLC, corporation or partnership.
- State filings and New York’s LLC publication requirement.
- Operating and shareholder agreements so partners know the rules.
- Contracts, leases and buying or selling a business.
Is this you?
Step by step
Consultation
Your goals, owners, liability and taxes (we coordinate with your accountant).
Choose a structure
LLC, corporation or partnership, and a name.
File and organize
Formation filings and next steps like an EIN.
Agreements
Operating or shareholder agreement and buy-sell terms.
Grow
Contracts, leases and help as the business changes.
Bring what you have
- Business name ideas
- Owners and ownership split
- Business address and county
- Your accountant’s contact
- Any lease, contract or letter of intent
Missing something? Come anyway. Full printable checklist
What affects the cost
Your fee is confirmed in writing before work starts. Court, filing and recording fees are separate and listed up front. How fees work
What’s included
New Business
New owners and partners starting out.
- Choosing LLC, corporation or partnership
- State filings
- Operating or shareholder agreement
- New York LLC publication guidance
- Contracts and leases to get started
Quoted when you callState filing and publication costs are separate
Common questions
Do I need an LLC?
Not always, but it can separate business and personal liability. We’ll talk through the pros and cons.
What is LLC publication?
New York requires new LLCs to publish notice in two newspapers. Cost depends on the county.
Can you help me buy an existing business?
Yes. Contracts, due diligence and closing.
Ready when you are.
Call the office or send a short request. Someone from our Port Jervis office will get back to you.