Phone: 805.720.3411 Email: Info@DeveyLaw.comBusiness Formation & Startup
Starting a business is an exciting step—but it’s also a legal and financial commitment that requires careful planning. At Devey Law, we work with entrepreneurs, professionals, and small business owners to build a strong legal foundation from the beginning. From selecting the right entity type to filing formation documents and ensuring early compliance, we help you launch with confidence and clarity.
Build Your Business on A Strong Legal FoundationWhat is Business
Formation & Startup?
Business formation and startup refers to the legal and strategic steps required to create a new business entity in California.
This includes choosing the right structure—such as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship—based on your goals, liability preferences, and tax considerations.
Formation also involves filing the necessary documents with the Secretary of State, drafting internal agreements, obtaining tax identification numbers, and ensuring initial compliance with state and federal regulations.
Proper formation protects your personal assets, sets clear expectations among owners, and positions your business for long-term success. At Devey Law, we offer guidance and legal support to ensure your startup is structured correctly from day one.
Our Business Formation
& Startup Legal Services
At Devey Law, we offer tailored legal support for startups and entrepreneurs across California. Our business formation and startup services include:
Entity Selection Guidance: Helping you choose the most appropriate business structure—LLC, Corporation (S-Corp or C-Corp), Partnership, or Sole Proprietor—based on your liability concerns, tax preferences, and long-term goals.
Articles of Incorporation & Operating Agreements: Drafting and filing Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization, and preparing internal governing documents like Operating Agreements, Bylaws, or Partnership Agreements to outline roles, responsibilities, and ownership rights.
EIN Registration & Initial Compliance:
Assisting with EIN registration through the IRS and ensuring you meet essential startup requirements, such as holding your first organizational meeting and documenting initial resolutions.Entity Conversions: Helping existing businesses transition to a new entity type, such as converting a sole proprietorship to an LLC or restructuring a partnership into a corporation, while maintaining compliance and continuity.
Whether you're forming a new business or restructuring an existing one, Devey Law ensures every legal detail is handled with care—so you can launch with confidence and grow with clarity.
Why Choose Devey Law?
At Devey Law, we are committed to building long-term relationships with our business clients. We take the time to understand your goals, challenges, and industry so that we can provide tailored legal solutions that align with your vision. Whether you are starting a business or navigating complex legal issues, our team is dedicated to helping you achieve success.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you are just starting your business journey or looking for guidance on complex legal matters, Devey Law is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can support your business at every stage of its growth.
Devey Law is committed to providing personalized, results-driven legal support To help your business thrive. Let Devey law handle the legal complexities so you can focus on what you do best — growing or starting your business.