Business Formation Attorney | Nexus Legal Partners

Business Formation

Building the Right Legal Foundation for Your Business

Choosing the right entity type and governance structure is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make as a business owner. Our attorneys guide you through every option — tailored to your specific goals, tax situation, and ownership structure.

We serve entrepreneurs, startups, family businesses, private equity-backed companies, and established enterprises looking to restructure or expand. Our goal is to ensure your formation documents actually protect you — not just check a legal box.

Entity Types We Handle

LLC (Limited Liability Company) — Maximum flexibility, pass-through taxation, minimal formalities
C-Corporation — Preferred for VC-backed startups, public company planning, and complex equity structures
S-Corporation — Tax-efficient for profitable small businesses with specific ownership requirements
General & Limited Partnerships — For professional services and real estate ventures
Professional Corporations (PC/PLLC) — For licensed professionals: physicians, attorneys, CPAs
Joint Ventures — Co-venture structures for project-specific business collaboration

Governance & Organizational Documents

Filing Articles of Organization or Incorporation is just the beginning. Proper governance documentation is what actually protects you. We draft:

Operating agreements with buyout, dispute, and succession provisions
Shareholder agreements with transfer restrictions and rights of first refusal
Bylaws and organizational minutes
Board resolutions and written consents
Equity and phantom equity plans

Entity Conversions & Restructuring

Converting sole proprietorships or partnerships to LLCs or corporations
S-Corp elections and revocations
State-to-state redomicile and foreign qualifications
Pre-acquisition restructuring for M&A transactions

Why Formation Documents Matter

Over 60% of partnership and shareholder disputes we handle could have been avoided with properly drafted formation documents that address ownership, decision-making, and exit scenarios in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

LLC or Corporation — which is better for my business?

LLCs are ideal for most small to mid-size businesses seeking flexibility and pass-through taxation. C-Corps are necessary if you'll seek venture capital, plan to go public, or need stock options for employees. S-Corps can reduce self-employment taxes but have strict shareholder and stock class restrictions. We analyze your specific situation before making a recommendation.

How much does business formation cost with Nexus Legal Partners?

We offer flat-fee formation packages that include the entity filing, a customized operating agreement or shareholder agreement, organizational minutes, and initial business compliance setup. Pricing varies by entity type and complexity — contact us for a specific quote. We believe professional formation is one of the highest-ROI investments an early-stage business can make.

What if I already formed my business using an online service?

We frequently help clients who used online services and later discovered their operating agreement was generic and unenforceable, or that their governance structure creates problems. We can review your existing documents, identify gaps, and draft amendments or replacements to properly protect your business going forward.

Business Formation & Entity Planning