Business Transactions

The law firm of Perkins, Mann & Everett assists clients in Fresno and throughout Central California in the following types of business transactions:

• Business Formation
• Mergers
• Contract drafting
• Employment matters

Formation

When starting a new business, one of the most significant decisions you must make is determining the type of business entity structure to employ. California's Secretary of State website provides information regarding business formation, including the following entity options:

• Corporation (S-corporation)
• Limited liability company (LLC)
• General partnership
• Limited partnership
• Limited liability partnership (LLP)
• Sole proprietorship

The decision you make can have significant tax and legal liability implications for your business.  We explain your options in clear and understandable terms and work with you to determine the type of entity that best suits your business.  After determining the appropriate type of entity for your new business venture, the appropriate documents must be prepared and filed to register your entity with the California Secretary of State. We assist you in preparing the necessary entity formation documents, including shareholder and operating agreements, purchase agreements, contracts and leases, and employee agreements, and oversee the filing of the documents with the Secretary of State.    

Transactions

Once a business is formed, it must be able to conduct transactions which ensure the stability and profitability of the venture, and make acquisitions or mergers to expand profitability or market share.  At Perkins, Mann & Everett, our attorneys have the experience to protect our client's interests in every transaction.  We know how to draft contracts to ensure that a business is protected if any disputes arise, and apply our tax knowledge and negotiation expertise to make certain that every transaction makes financial sense for a company.

If you need assistance with business formation or a business transaction from attorneys who have extensive experience in this area of the law, contact Perkins, Mann & Everett today.