Arizona Incorporation and Business Formation Attorneys
In helping a client start a business, our first task is to understand the client’s goals, the purposes of the business, and concept of the ownership structure so that we can suggest the best corporate form for the purpose. Considerations such as management structure, levels of control and taxes are key.
In Arizona, typical legal forms of business ownership are:
- Corporations,
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs),
- General Partnerships and Limited Partnerships,
- Professional Corporations (PCs), and Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs), and
- Tax-exempt organizations.
Each of these business forms has advantages depending upon the particular needs of the company and its owners. Additionally, some of these business forms offer options for tax treatment (a corporation, for instance, often has the option of being taxed as a “C” or “regular” corporation, or electing to have profits taxed at the ownership level pursuant to a subchapter “S” election).
How We Provide Proactive, Value-Added Legal Counsel
As proactive legal counsel, we discuss matters such as shareholder (buy-sell) agreements, dispute resolution provisions, key-man insurance, and other considerations for business owners. Working through such issues at the outset helps to smooth the way for later transitions and changes in corporate structure and ownership interests that almost inevitably occur.
As the business grows, we are there to assist and provide legal counsel at every step. Our corporate counsel draft, review, and negotiate contracts on behalf of our clients, and do so effectively and efficiently by understanding the objectives and business of our clients. We provide value-added counsel at every stage of a corporate life.
We take great pride in being only a phone call away whenever clients need us. To find out more about how we serve clients, please call Pat Lopez or Oscar Lizardi.
