Business law (including corporate law) covers everything from acquisitions to trademarks. I can assist you in all of your business needs, from starting a company to protecting its trade secrets. Running a business is hard work, so let me guide you in your important legal decisions. I will work with you to identify legal pitfalls that your corporation, partnership or limited liability company (LLC) should look out for.

Want to incorporate in Florida? I charge a flat fee to form a Florida corporation, s-corporation (s-corp) or a non-profit corporation. More importantly, I will find out which one of these types of corporations best fits your needs. Maybe you might be better off forming a limited liability company (LLC) instead. As your attorney, I will help you choose the best legal entity for your situation.

I can also amend your articles of incorporation, change your corporation's name, and file resignation notices of officers and directors with the state of Florida. I can write your bylaws, shareholder agreement, and other corporate documents.

Here are some special considerations if you are creating a Not For Profit Corporation:

1. No part of the income or profit from the corporation can be given to its members, officers or directors, but reasonable salaries to corporate employees are allowed.
2. It must have at least three directors or officers that govern the corporation.
3. If you want tax-exempt status, you must qualify for and file for it with the IRS.
4. You must incorporate as a Not For Profit Corporation.

In Florida, an LLC can never be a Not For Profit Corporation. Without being too technical, you would either have to form a Not For Profit Corporation right from the start, or form a For Profit Corporation and then convert to a Not For Profit Corporation. In order to convert, you would need to petition the court and get the court’s permission.