The decision to incorporate your business and how you set up your company can be vital for determining whether you succeed or fail. The legalities involved can be surprisingly complex, and there are a number of critical financial implications for choosing to start a corporation, or to incorporate your existing business. John Zaher will guide you through the process and help you set up the legal structures needed to protect you and your business. 

There are a number of ways you can structure your business, which can have a significant impact on your potential tax liability.  Some potential options to consider include:

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• Sole proprietorships

• Partnerships

• Subchapter C corporations (C-Corps)

• Subchapter S corporations (S-Corps)

• Limited liability companies (LLCs)

• Limited liability partnerships (LLPs)

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Every business structure has its potential benefits and drawbacks, and many can be customized to suit your company’s individual needs. We can help you deal with the filing requirements for your specific type of business, and create operating agreements that set your company up for success.

Whether it is your first business or your fifth, he can guide you through the legal hurdles you may face. John Zaher can help you to file your articles of incorporation, ensure you fulfill the legal requirements to maintain your corporation, and help you weigh the benefits and risks for certain types of organization, such as filing for S-Corp status. Call now so he can begin working on your case.

For many businesses, some of the most valuable property they have will not be a building, or their equipment, but rather the intellectual property (IP) they own. This kind of property can be critical for certain types of product manufacturing, and may be closely associated with your company’s brand and identity. That is why you should make sure to speak to attorney John Zaher, who can help you protect your IP rights, including filing for copyright, trademark and patent protection.

He can consult with you on the IP you own, including copyrighted or trademarked material, and ensure you are protected from people who might try to use it without your authorization. He can also ensure you get the maximum economic benefit from your IP by examining licensing agreements for their use. That way, you can make sure your IP is doing the most for you.

To run a successful business, having ironclad contracts are essential, both for maximizing your profit and minimizing your legal risks. If you are not careful, you could find yourself hamstrung by unforeseen liabilities or cut off from sources of profit that can hinder your business. John Zaher can help you with every aspect of your business contracts.

He can help you draft contracts that are suited to your company’s specific needs, and guide you through the regulations that govern your industry. He can also help you uncover potential sources of legal risk that might put your business in jeopardy. The sooner you contact him, the sooner he can begin working for you.

Whether you have part-time employees, full-time employees, seasonal workers, or independent contractors working for you, it is essential to know that your bases are covered by carefully crafted contracts and employee manuals. Not only does this allow you to clearly lay out the responsibilities, rights, and compensation, it can also help protect you from potential liability. That is why you should speak to John Zaher, who can help you draft employment contracts for your business.

He will work with you through the process of drafting employment contracts, going through every aspect of the law and its potential impact on your business. He can help identify potential loopholes or vulnerabilities and protect you from unforeseen financial or legal issues. That way, you can focus on running your business, rather than worrying about the burden that employee contracts might have on your company.

Every company is fundamentally unique, and has its own legal requirements depending on a variety of factors, including the products or services it offers and what jurisdiction it operates in. Understanding those requirements is critical for success, which is why it is important to have strong business and legal advice whenever you undertake any serious business venture. That is why you should speak to John Zaher for advice on how best to operate your business.

If you are looking to start a business, he will review your proposed plan and guide you through the potential legal risks and obligations you may face. He can assist you in developing your brand, creating a business and marketing plan, and help advise you on the additional services you need to get your organization going. If you are currently operating a business, he will review your company’s current structure and give you advice on what you do to be more successful and scale your business, including advising on funding sources. After all, the correct legal decisions about your company could make the difference between profit and loss, or between success and failure.

If you are looking to purchase an existing business, or expand your current business through an acquisition, you should make sure you have effective legal counsel to help you through the process. Otherwise, you may face significant legal and financial liabilities that you might otherwise have been able to avoid. That is why you should speak to John Zaher, who can assist you with every part of your business purchase or acquisition, including due diligence.

He will guide you, step by step, through the considerations you must make when purchasing a company, including the hidden costs and liabilities you may not immediately recognize. He will help you to sort out the bureaucratic hurdles that might impede the purchase, and help you ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. That way, you can focus on what your business needs, rather than worrying about getting hung up in red tape.

Industrial development agencies and authorities, or IDAs as they are more commonly known, can offer unique business opportunities for people who are positioned to take advantage of them. However, the laws surrounding them can be surprisingly complex, and you could find yourself hindered by bureaucracy or unexpected costs if you are not careful. That is why you should speak to John Zaher, who can assist you with getting through these complex legal issues.

IDAs allow you to engage in economic development and investment without fear of being burdened by sales taxes or use taxes, which can be extremely beneficial for you and your community. However, they are tightly regulated, and people acting as agents or project operators must make sure they adhere strictly to the law. John Zaher can help people navigate this complicated legal environment to get the maximum possible benefit out of these unique corporate entities.

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