Is there anything more exciting than starting your own business – and bringing your ideas to fruition? Your mind is bursting with concrete ways to make the world a better place.

But slow down, partner. Business formation is a pivotal time in your new company’s lifecycle. Your choice of entity impacts ownership, liability, taxes, profit sharing, ongoing management, eventual sale, and much, much more. Codispoti Law – Houston Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys can help you make the ideal choice.

For example, is a general partnership the right move for a co-founded organization? What about dispensing with corporate structure, and making this a sole proprietorship? What state do you want to incorporate in? When do you need a founder’s agreement? Looking to do some good in the world – should you file a 501(c)(3) non-profit or a certified benefit corporation? And what do you need to do to maintain the entity you chose?

Codispoti Law – Houston Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys can answer all of these questions, walking you gently through the advantages of each entity type – and bringing this crucial decision to life. We can help you with ongoing entity management, too.

Once that’s in place, I can guide you through active management. This includes drafting employment agreements and client / vendor contracts and choosing proper terms of use. Down the line, I’ll help you navigate the rough waters of investments and acquisitions – and advise you as you prepare for a decisive exit. Practice areas include:

• Strategic Entity Formation (LLC, Corporation, Mutual or Public Benefit Corporations, Partnerships)
• Non-Profit Formations and Compliance
• Entity Conversions
• Dissolutions and Winding Up
• Equity Incentive Plans
• Employment Agreements and Policies
• Terms of Use and Privacy Policies
• Purchase and Sale of a Business
• Drafting and Negotiating Contracts
• Buy-Sell Agreements