A lot goes into creating a business from scratch. Many legal considerations arise. Here are a few - although this isn't an all-inclusive list:



• Entity selection: sole proprietorship, partnership form (general, limited, family), limited liability company, corporation (non-profit, S, C)
• Specific terms for the agreement between owners
• Buy-sell agreements for businesses with multiple owners
• ​Succession plans for family-owned businesses and interests transferred at death
• Employment contracts, policies and manuals
• Contracts for general business operations
• Lease agreements and/or purchase agreements for business real property acquisitions
• Satisfaction of all governmental requirements for creating a new business