Business Formation
Getting your gear in order before the expedition
Forming a business is like collecting all your gear before a big expedition. I will not let my clients go out on the side of a snowy cliff without their trusty ice axes and a rope. When it comes to starting a business, I want to impart to you as much knowledge as I can so that you can make the most educated decisions about your business. I will plan for your success while minimizing the risks in your business expedition.
If you’re starting a business with partners, we also provide business pre-nups. The “B-Nup.” Head off future disputes by talking about potential issues ahead of time with a facilitation session. Make sure everyone is on the same page before you go into business together.
We can help with LLC formations, C-Corporation formations, and public benefit corporations. We also have experience with conversions and debt and equity financing instruments. We are Colorado business lawyers here to help you with your small business.
We can also help you form a Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, or Management Board. We work with Shareholder Agreements, ESOPs, and Restricted Stock Agreements frequently. This list is not exhaustive, when it comes to corporate formation issues, we can likely help. We also frequently serve as legal janitors for corporate governance issues prior to debt or equity financings.
Single Member LLC Packages
The DIY Startup Kit
- Draft a customized Operating Agreement.
- Draft a customized Organizational Resolution.
- A letter explaining how you can do the rest.
- 30 Minute Consultation
Add-ons:
- Registered Agent Service: $100/year
- Basic Service Agreement or Independent Contractor Agreement: start at $600
*Multi-Member Operating Agreements: $350 per hour.
The Complete Startup Kit
- Draft a customized Operating Agreement.
- Draft a customized Organizational Resolution.
- File Articles of Organization (filing fee included)
- Registered Agent Service for one year.
- Apply for an Employer Identification Number aka Federal Tax ID Number.
- 1 hour consultation
The Elite Startup Kit
- Draft a customized Operating Agreement.
- Draft a customized Organizational Resolution.
- File Articles of Organization (filing fee included)
- Registered Agent Service for one year.
- Apply for an Employer Identification Number aka Federal Tax ID Number.
- Extensive search to make sure your business name or proposed business name is not already taken (thus limiting your risk of trademark infringement).
- File IRS Form 2553 for S Corporation election.
- Advice regarding local/state licenses you may need to obtain.
- Service Agreement for you to use with customers or an Independent Contractor Agreement.
- 1 hour consultation
*These prices and inclusions are subject to change without notice. Prices shown are for single member member-managed LLCs formed in Colorado only. Additional fees may apply for multiple members or manager-managed LLCs. Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include additional expenses such as postage, filing fees, or other costs.
Substitutions and payment options are available.