

An LLC, a corporation? Or, is it best to operate as a sole proprietorship? The asnwer depends on your business.
It's a well-known fact in the business world: Your company assets are only as good as your ability to protect them. This is especially true where intellectual property is concerned. Whether it's your company name, logo, latest invention or best-selling product, it's imperative that you take certain steps to secure your ownership rights.
- Are your investors shareholders in your company?
- Who controls the company if there are investors?
- Is there risk of liability associated with your business?
Simply answer a series of questions for us, and we'll take care of the rest. TheSmart Startup's entity creation includes the following:
- Preliminary entity name clearance
- Federal Tax ID (EIN) application and registration
- Articles of organization/incorporation/registration (including subchapter S election)
- Operating/partnership/shareholder agreements and/or corporate bylaws
- Custom business forms
- Corporate binder to keep official documentation
- Official corporate seal (self inking or crimp-style)
Before you proceed down the road of pursuing your business dreams, remember our advice: A little business structure goes a long way. We help you think through these questions carefully. The answers allow you to guide yourself to the right structure. Once selected, our knowledgeable team handles the rest.

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