Business and Corporate Formation

Forming a new business is exciting, and we have assisted hundreds of entrepreneurs in selecting the best structure for their new venture.

The business entity you select will ultimately influence your operations, liability exposure, and taxation. Our attorneys have extensive experience in business and corporate formation, as well as a deep understanding of business law. We can help form an entity structure that aligns with your vision and needs.

Our attorneys will prepare and file all documents required to become a registered business entity. We can also create the foundational documents needed as part of the incorporation, including corporate minutes, registered agency, and more.

Types of Business Structures

Our attorneys will work with you to understand your options and determine the best entity for your business.

The four basic entity structures include:

General Partnerships
Corporations, including S Corporations and C Corporations
Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

Aim

Our aim is to establish the business or corporate formation that not only meets your needs today but also has the flexibility to adjust as your company grows. We take the time to understand your vision for the business, its leadership structure, and operational needs.

Additional Business and Corporation Services

Thrift McLemore provides an array of services to support a business’s ongoing success after its formation:

Ownership agreements
Non-compete documents
Compliant operational documents
Compliant employee documents
Maintaining good corporate standing
Achieving qualifications to conduct business in the State of Georgia
Shareholder relations
Licensing
Tax planning, including local and federal tax law
International Trade, including customs laws, compliance, import/export controls, and related regulatory requirements
Employment, including benefit planning, compensation, and labor unions
Human resource management
Franchising
Securities regulation
Dispute resolution
Antitrust
Creditor relations
Information technology licensing and management
Intellectual property protection
Real estate, including environmental regulations and zoning
Finance, including secured loan facilities as well as off-balance sheet financing
Business succession planning
Exit strategies