By: Mahyar Ghassemian
Choosing the right structure for your business in California is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. It has long-term legal and tax implications, and the best approach involves consulting both legal and tax professionals.
The Role of an Attorney
An attorney can help determine whether your business should be incorporated by examining your personal liability exposure. Key questions include:
The Role of a Tax Professional
A qualified tax advisor will assess how forming a corporation, LLC, or other entity could affect your individual tax situation. What may be a good legal structure may not always be the most tax-efficient.
Once you decide on a business entity and file with the California Secretary of State, your work is far from over. Proper legal documentation is essential to ensure your business entity offers real protection.
More and more entrepreneurs are turning to the internet to form LLCs or corporations. While these services may handle the initial filing, they often fail to provide:
When disputes arise or lawsuits are filed, the absence of these critical documents can lead to disastrous outcomes—often costing tens of thousands of dollars to resolve.
To maintain liability protection and legal integrity, your business must have:
1. Internal Governance Documents
2. Agreements Between Partners
If your business has multiple owners, it’s crucial to anticipate situations such as:
3. Business Contracts
Depending on your industry, you may also need customized contracts to reduce liability and clarify relationships with clients, vendors, or employees.
At Ghassemian Law Group, we specialize in structuring businesses properly from the start. Our team ensures you have the right documents in place and remain compliant with evolving California laws.
Let us help protect your business from costly mistakes.
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This article is informational only and meant to provide guidance. It is not meant to be legal advice and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For what to do in your specific situation, please consult with a qualified Construction Law attorney.
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