The way you set up and run your business determines your legal rights and responsibilities. At the Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, P.C., in Merrillville, Indiana, our attorneys consider your business goals before recommending plans for entity formation and growth. For more than a decade, we have assisted businesses of all sizes in the Gary area as well as throughout Lake County and Porter County. We will help you navigate filing requirements and draft the detailed documents necessary to establish your operational structure.
Indiana and the federal government recognize several distinct types of business entities. A business may be classified as one of the following:
Your attorney will work with you one on one to advise you on your options and assist with any actions you may need to take to protect yourself as an owner.
No matter why type of entity you wish to form, it is advisable to formally document your plans for the business. A corporation must file articles of incorporation with the state, declaring who owns the company and the company’s purpose for existing, along with other key details. The state suggests that all partners who co-own a business operate under an official partnership agreement, although this is not a legal requirement. Likewise, an LLC should have its own operating agreement, which sets forth guidelines for how the company will be run.
Our firm drafts the documents necessary to create a secure foundation for your business and guides you on the policies and practices to meet all relevant regulations while reaching for your goals.
Our attorneys at the Law Office of Weiss, Schmidgall and Hires, P.C., in Merrillville, Indiana help with business planning and formation. To schedule a free initial consultation, call us at 219-293-8988 or contact us online. We serve clients in the Gary area and throughout Lake County and Porter County.