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Attorney-led formation for LLCs, corporations, and professional entities — structured correctly from Day 1, with the operating agreements, tax elections, and governance your business actually needs.
Schedule a Free ConsultationFrom entity selection to long-term planning, we handle the legal complexity so you can focus on building your business.
LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Partnership — we file your articles with the California Secretary of State and obtain your EIN from the IRS.
Unsure which structure is right? We analyze your situation, tax implications, and liability needs to recommend the optimal entity.
Custom-drafted operating agreements and bylaws that protect your interests and clearly define member and shareholder rights.
Navigate California's franchise tax, LLC fees, and S-Corp election timing to minimize your tax burden from day one.
Plan for partner exits, disability, death, or divorce with buy-sell agreements that prevent disputes and protect business continuity.
Coordinate your business structure with succession planning, Family Limited Partnerships, and wealth transfer strategies for multi-generational protection.
Answer a few questions and we'll recommend the best business structure for your California venture.
This California business entity selector evaluates your specific situation across 12 business categories—professional practices, real estate, technology and SaaS, consulting, construction, healthcare, creative industries, and holding companies—to recommend the optimal legal structure for your venture.
The tool compares eight entity types under California law: Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, Professional Corporation (PC), Limited Partnership, and LLP. Each recommendation accounts for liability protection, tax treatment, administrative complexity, and California-specific requirements including Moscone-Knox, LLC restrictions on licensed professional services, S-Corporation reasonable compensation, and QSBS eligibility under IRC §1202.
Cheap online filings often leave you with a "naked" entity — legally formed, but operationally defenseless.
Many discount services encourage California residents to incorporate in other states to "save money." If you live and work in California, you are legally doing business here.
A $49 filing gives you a Certificate of Formation — essentially just a receipt. It does not give you an Operating Agreement.
Cheap automated services rarely handle the finish-line tasks. They leave you with a company that exists on paper but lacks:
Transparent ranges for attorney-led guidance. The exact fee depends on the complexity of your specific situation — number of partners, industry risks, and estate planning integration.
Single Owner
Solo entrepreneurs protecting personal assets
Multi-Owner
2+ Partners preventing future disputes
Licensed Professionals
Doctors, Attorneys, Architects — Moscone-Knox Compliance
Schedule a consultation to discuss your business goals and determine the right entity structure for your situation.
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