When you’re a startup lawyer, part of your job is to serve as a document merchant. It’s part of the job, but it’s probably my least favorite part of the job. I love learning from startups. I love working with startups. Working with growing startups to make them better — that’s just what we do. Providing high-quality documents … Read More
The limited liability company (LLC) was first adopted by Wyoming in 1977. It is a business structure has only become commonplace across the country in the last twenty years. But today, it is the most popular business entity in most states. It provides its owners the same liability protection that corporations receive while allowing its … Read More
Many small businesses that are on the fence of whether to form a corporation or an LLC decide to form an LLC because it’s easier and requires less upkeep. And while it is true that there are additional formalities associated with incorporation, they needn’t be overly burdensome for the small company without tremendous resources. One … Read More
Technically, to form a corporation, you only have to file articles of incorporation (or a corporate charter) with the secretary of state. But if you want to operate as a legitimate business that engages in regular transactions with customers to make money, you’re going to need a little more. Here are the basic documents that … Read More
I’ve read lots of articles about the reasons why a business needs to incorporate. But creating a separate legal entity isn’t for everyone. Perhaps it’s worth spilling a little ink summarizing why one might not need to incorporate. 1) You are the only founder One of the most important parts of starting a business is … Read More