Sacramento Business Formation Lawyer
Phone: 916.440.8036
Whether you are an entrepreneur contemplating your first business venture, or a seasoned business veteran forming your third business, one of the most important decisions you can make is determining the right business entity for you. Your business formation decision can affect your personal liability, your tax consequences, and your profit.
Experienced Sacramento Business Formation Lawyer
At the Goralka Law Firm, our business formation attorney, John Goralka, is a Board Certified Tax Specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, has a Master of Law degree in taxation, and has over 20 years of legal experience.
Mr. Goralka believes in a team philosophy, and he believes in watching your bottom line. That is why he will work closely with you, your accountant, or other advisors to determine your objectives and the best choice of entity to meet your goals. He will take the time to explain your options, and the benefits and detriments to each choice.
Once a decision is reached, he will guide you through the appropriate paperwork and documentation needed (e.g., shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, or partnership agreements).
Choice of Business Entity
Some choices of business entities include the following:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Incorporation (including C-corporation and S-corporation)
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Professional Corporation (PC) or Professional Association (PA)
- General Partnership
- Franchise (including forming a franchise or purchasing a franchise)
At the Goralka Law Firm, we believe prudent planning and sound advice are the ways to avoid or limit future litigation. We understand that litigation, win or lose, is an expense and we strive to assist you in avoiding litigation through preventative law. For professional assistance and advice concerning your choice of entity, please schedule a confidential consultation with our business formation lawyer by calling us at 916.440.8036, e-mailing us, or filling out our intake form on our Contact Us page.
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