Whether you are a sole proprietor or run a company of thousands, legal issues can arise at any time. That is why it is imperative to have a knowledgeable Business Attorney guide you through all your business’s legal needs. The Business Law Attorneys of Scarnecchia Mullin, PLLC work with you to ensure your business’s needs are handled in an efficient and cost-effective way that optimizes your business’s success. From advising you on the formation or redistribution of your business to contract review and negotiation, our South Florida Attorneys are available to counsel you on all your business’s needs.
BUSINESS FORMATION
We know some of the most important business decisions are made even before your business is formed. Our South Florida Attorneys will guide you through the available business entity structures to ensure you are aware of the benefits and consequences of each structure. From tax implications, potential personal liability exposure and operating structure, our experienced Business Law Attorneys will work with you to guarantee your business is properly formed and the correct paperwork is filed to optimize its success. At Scarnecchia Mullin, PLLC we take pride in watching our clients’ businesses grow. When it comes time to expand, redistribute ownership, sell, or dissolve your business, our Business Law Attorneys can handle all your changing legal needs.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation
Formation of an LLC offers many advantages over a Corporation or Partnership. As a hybrid business structure, an LLC offers flexibility due to fewer state regulations, as compared to other business and organizational entities, and limited personal liability.
To properly form an LLC in Florida, you must follow several steps:
- Name Your Company.
- Appoint a Registered Agent.
- File Your Company’s Articles of Organization.
- Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
- Secure Licenses and Permits (if necessary).
Our flat-fee payment structure means there won’t be any surprise legal fees or bills in forming your LLC.
Our most popular LLC Package includes the following:
- Prepare and File Company’s Articles of Organization.
- Appoint Registered Agent.
- Prepare IRS Application to Acquire Company FEIN.
- Obtain Florida Business License through Department of Business and Professional Regulation, if necessary.
- Register Company with Florida Department of Revenue, if necessary.
- Prepare LLC Operating Agreement.
- Provide Guidance and Legal Counsel regarding continuing obligations of Florida LLC.
Business Incorporation
When a business entity incorporates, it becomes a legally recognized Corporation. Incorporating your business can be essential to operating a thriving and successful business. What distinguishes a Corporation from other business structures is that a Corporation is a distinct legal entity, independent from the individuals who own, manage, and control it. Incorporating your business allows for certain tax advantages and can avoid certain types of liability.
To properly incorporate your business in Florida, you must follow several steps:
- Name Your Business.
- Appoint a Registered Agent.
- File Your Business’s Articles of Incorporation.
- Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
- Secure Licenses and Permits (if necessary).
- Appoint Corporate Directors.
Our flat-fee payment structure means there won’t be any surprise legal fees or bills in incorporating your business.
Our most popular Incorporation Package includes the following:
- Prepare and File Business's Articles of Incorporation.
- Appoint Registered Agent.
- Prepare IRS Application to Acquire Business FEIN.
- Obtain Florida Business License through Department of Business and Professional Regulation, if necessary.
- Register Business with Florida Department of Revenue, if necessary.
- Prepare Corporate Shareholder Agreement.
- Prepare Corporate Bylaws.
- Provide Guidance and Legal Counsel regarding continuing obligations of Florida Corporation.
Contract Formation and Review
Business owners make thousands of vital decisions a day. From selecting vendors to entering contracts, it is important for every business owner to know when to delegate tasks. That is where the Attorneys of Scarnecchia Mullin, PLLC come in. Our Fort Lauderdale Attorneys will work with you to ensure your legal needs are met and protected. Our experienced Business Law Attorneys will assist you in drafting and reviewing legal contracts necessary to aid you in running a successful business. From planning to start a new business to reorganizing your business due to new partnership or redistribution of ownership it is imperative to have a knowledgeable Business Law Attorney review your business’s contracts and protect your business’s interests. Our experienced Business Law Attorneys can help you navigate the complex legal processes and advocate on your behalf to ensure every contract you enter is valid and equitable.
To form a valid and enforceable contract, certain requirements must be met:
- Specific Offer and Acceptance.
- Consideration.
- Legality of Purpose.
- Capability.
- Mutual Assent.
If you intend to enter a contract, proper legal advice is invaluable. Our Business Law Attorneys help with the negotiation, preparation and review of your business contracts, no matter the type of agreement.
Common types of business contracts our office reviews and prepares are:
- Commercial Lease Agreements
- Operating and Shareholder Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements
- Commercial Lease Agreements
- Operating and Shareholder Agreements
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Independent Contractor Agreements