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Austin Business Planning |
Attorney Prepared Documents - (LocalZoomLawyer Self Help Area)
Business
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Bad Check Notice,
Commercial Promissory Note,
Construction Contract,
Contract,
Contract Change Order,
Employee Nondisclosure Agreement,
General Noncompete Agreement,
General Release,
Hiring Letter At-Will Employment,
Independent Contractor Agreement,
Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement,
Noncompete Agreement for Business Managers,
Noncompete Agreement for High-Level Executives,
Noncompete Agreement for IT Professionals,
Noncompete Agreement for Research and Development Employees,
Noncompete Agreement for Salespeople,
Notice of Election to Cancel Contract,
Privacy Release,
Promissory Note,
Second Notice of Overdue Account,
Specific Release,
Subcontractor Agreement,
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Corporations and LLCs
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Amendment to Articles of Incorporation,
Amendment to Bylaws,
Approval of Corporate Minutes,
Buy-Sell Agreement,
Bylaws,
Certificate of Formation (LLC) - Texas,
Certificate of Formation (Profit Corporation) - Texas,
Consent of Shareholders to Amendment of Bylaws,
General Partnership Agreement,
LLC Operating Agreement,
Notice of Meeting,
Organizational Meeting of Directors,
Shareholders Agreement,
Special Meeting of Directors,
Waiver of Notice of Meeting,
Formation of New Corporation (PACKAGE),
Formation of New LLC (PACKAGE),
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How a Consultant Can Help
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when starting a new business is trying to do everything on your own. Business laws vary by state, and licenses and fees may vary by county or municipality. Because it's so important to dot every "i" and cross every "t," it's a good idea to get help from an experienced attorney or business planning consultant. The Duke Firm, PC is a business planning law firm. We can help you with any business contracts and agreements.
Some of the issues new business owners must deal with include:
- The type of Austin incorporation. What makes the most sense for your situation? Sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies have their own advantages and disadvantages.
- Equipment purchases or leases. Will you be better off purchasing equipment outright or leasing it through the business? How should the purchase or lease be handled on your books?
- Rental or property purchase. Will you need a place to greet customers? Display merchandise? If you do need a physical location, an attorney or business consultant can help you negotiate the most appealing lease or purchase terms and see that your long-term interests are protected.
- Taxes. The type of incorporation will determine how your income taxes are calculated, but there are also other licensing fees and taxes to consider. If you sell goods to the public, you'll need to collect and pay state sales taxes. Knowing how much, how often, and what tax to pay can be difficult to determine on your own.
- Insurance. The choices are many, ranging from umbrella and other liability coverage to inventory protection and business interruption. If you own a building, sufficient property coverage will also be necessary.
- Employees. If you hire others, you'll have to deal with wage and hour laws, unemployment taxes, workers' compensation insurance, withholding and reporting, employee benefits, and similar functions. Detailed record keeping and proper government reporting is a must.
Miss just one of these items and you could find yourself facing large fees and penalties -- at a time when you can likely least afford it. If you need the help of an experienced Austin business consultant, contact the Duke Firm by calling 888-314-5720, or completing the online contact form.
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