Business Formations
Business Formations for Sustainable Growth and Compliance
At Wicker Law Group, we guide entrepreneurs, cannabis businesses, and other industries through the critical first steps of business formation. Whether you’re forming a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or partnership, selecting the right structure is vital to setting your business up for success and regulatory compliance. Our team offers comprehensive formation services, drafting corporate bylaws, operating agreements, and other essential documents to establish a solid foundation for your business.
From negotiating ownership interests to structuring equity transactions, we assist clients in aligning their business vision with legal requirements. Our services focus on establishing management governance structures that support clear decision-making and foster long-term stability. We work closely with investors to formalize equity structures, define management roles, and create transparent agreements, empowering your business to grow with a clear operational and legal framework.
Formation Services Include
Entity Selection and Structuring – We help clients evaluate and select the best entity type. By analyzing your business goals, growth trajectory, and operational needs, we provide counsel in forming the type of entity that aligns with your objectives. This analysis includes important considerations such as liability protections and industry regulations, so that the chosen structure fits both immediate and future business strategies.
Document Preparation – We prepare all necessary business entity formation documents and handle filing with the California Secretary of State business portal. We also prepare all necessary foundational documents such as corporate bylaws, capitalization tables, operating agreements for LLCs, and other essential business documents. We are focused on best practices to safeguard your business interests and establish clear operational procedures. Having all these steps done in the initial stages of your business will result in a strong framework for future business success.
Investor and Ownership Agreements – If your business structure includes multiple owners or investors, we assist in structuring ownership arrangements that support your unique goals. We prepare equity agreements, shareholder agreements, and other ownership documents to clearly define each party’s rights, roles, and responsibilities. Our approach provides transparency in ownership and equity distributions, helping to avoid conflicts and align the interests of all stakeholders.
Governance and Compliance Support – Establishing a robust governance framework is critical for effective decision-making and long-term success. We assist clients in creating governance structures tailored to their business needs, such as board setup, management frameworks, and voting procedures. We also provide ongoing business and legal support, such as continuing corporate counsel services, to help you maintain compliance with state and federal regulators. Our objective is to reduce risks and position your business for sustainable growth.
With our experience and practical approach, Wicker Law Group provides the guidance necessary to launch, structure, and protect your business.