Startups & Emerging Businesses
Virginia Business Startup Lawyers
Like others who have started a new business, you probably began with an idea about providing a better way of doing something, or providing products or services that fill specific needs. Perhaps you are a software developer or a scientist who wants to take your idea to the next level and profit by it. Maybe you are a doctor or service provider with a better way to serve your patients or clients. You’ve thought a great deal about your idea and have possibly even created a business strategy. How do you proceed now?
- At Baumgartner Pohlman, PLC in Fairfax, Virginia, we work with new and emerging businesses, helping to ensure that they build a strong foundation by establishing lawful business practices. To discover how our firm can help guide you through the legal issues associated with starting a business, contact us today.
Entity Formation
Choosing the right entity for your new business startup is an important decision. We ensure that you not only make the right decision but also implement it correctly. Together we will look at the legal, financial and business ramifications of each option. We are happy to discuss with you the differences between forming a corporation, making a sub-chapter S tax election (S-Corp) and establishing an LLC (limited liability company). Perhaps a partnership or LLP (limited liability partnership) is best for you.
Licensing
Some business startups are required by the state of Virginia to obtain licenses to operate legally. Professionals, doctors, lawyers and architects, for example, are a few of the types of business owners who must obtain licenses to own and operate a business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Contractors also must be licensed. Our firm is happy to help you determine whether or not you require a license.
Other Important Considerations for New Businesses
- Baumgartner Pohlman, PLC is also pleased to address other critical legal issues associated with your new business startup. Some of the issues we can address for your company include:
- Tax ID numbers
- Registered agent services
- Trade-marking names and marks
- County business licenses and occupancy permits
- Employment issues
- General Corporate Legal Services
- Covenants not to compete (Non-compete agreements) or solicit
- Insurance
- Shareholder agreements
- Intellectual property
- Confidentiality agreements
- At Baumgartner Pohlman, PLC, your priorities really are our priorities. Contact us today to speak with attorneys Robert Baumgartner or Scott Pohlman about your business startup. Don’t lose what you are trying to establish – get the legal help you need to grow your business in the right way. We take a comprehensive approach to helping you get your new business operating and stable.
