Build your business on a solid legal foundation. From LLC formation to incorporation, our attorneys help you choose the right entity structure and protect your personal assets from day one.
Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions you'll make as an entrepreneur. The entity you select affects everything from personal liability protection and tax obligations to how you raise capital and run daily operations. At Mark UP Legal, our attorneys help you understand your options and form your business with confidence.
Operating without a formal business structure — or choosing the wrong one — can expose your personal assets to business debts and lawsuits. A properly formed entity creates a legal separation between you and your business, providing critical protections that sole proprietors and informal partnerships simply do not have. Beyond liability protection, your business structure determines how you're taxed, how profits are distributed, and how decisions are made.
The most popular choice for small businesses. Combines the liability protection of a corporation with the tax flexibility and simplicity of a partnership. Members' personal assets are shielded from business debts.
Ideal for businesses seeking investment or planning to go public. Offers the strongest liability protection with a formal structure of shareholders, directors, and officers. S-Corp election available for tax advantages.
Designed for two or more individuals going into business together. Limited Partnerships (LP) and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) offer varying degrees of liability protection for partners.
The simplest structure with no formal filing required. However, offers zero liability protection, meaning your personal assets are at risk. Best suited only for very low-risk ventures.
Step 1: We begin with a one-on-one consultation to understand your business goals, the number of owners, liability concerns, and tax preferences. Based on this, we recommend the optimal entity structure for your situation.
Step 2: Our attorneys draft all required formation documents, including your Articles of Organization or Incorporation, Operating Agreement or Bylaws, and initial resolutions.
Step 3: We file your formation documents with the appropriate state agency and apply for your EIN with the IRS. Most filings are processed within 24-48 hours.
Step 4: You receive your complete formation package including your filed documents, EIN confirmation, operating agreement, and compliance calendar. Your business is officially ready to operate.
Forming your business entity is just the first step. To fully protect your brand, you also need a federal trademark registration. Your business name registered with the state does not give you exclusive rights to that name nationwide — only a federal trademark provides nationwide protection and prevents others from using a confusingly similar name in your industry.
Mark UP Legal offers bundled formation and trademark packages that give you complete legal protection from day one. Form your entity, secure your EIN, and register your trademark — all handled by the same experienced legal team.