Which business entity is right for me?

The answer depends on ownership, management, liability, tax treatment, financing, real estate, expected distributions, and future transfer plans. Entity selection should be coordinated with tax advice rather than based on a label alone.

Do I need an operating agreement if I am the only LLC member?

A written operating agreement can document ownership, management authority, succession, banking and transaction authority, and other internal rules even when one person owns the company. The appropriate provisions depend on the business and its purpose.

Can the firm review a commercial lease?

Yes. Lease review may address term, rent, operating expenses, permitted use, maintenance, insurance, assignment, guarantees, defaults, options, and other provisions that affect the business or property owner.

What is the difference between an asset purchase and a stock purchase?

The two structures transfer different interests and may allocate liabilities, contracts, approvals, and tax consequences differently. The correct structure should be evaluated with legal and tax advisers based on the actual business and transaction.

Can the firm form a holding company for real estate?

The firm assists with real estate holding entities and related governance. Whether a holding company is appropriate depends on the property, financing, liability, tax, estate-planning, and ownership circumstances.

Miami business transaction counsel

Corporate Legal Services & Business Sales

Transactional counsel for entity formation, governance, contracts, commercial leases, asset protection, and the purchase or sale of a business.

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Services

Business matters the firm handles

LLC and corporation formation
Operating agreements and bylaws
Commercial contracts and lease review
Real estate holding companies
Asset or stock purchases and business sales

Understand the matter

Entity formation begins with how the business will function

Selecting an LLC, corporation, partnership, or other structure requires more than filing a form. Ownership, management, liability, financing, tax coordination, real estate holdings, and future transfers should inform the documents and filings used to establish the business.

Governing documents turn an entity into an operating framework

Operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, consents, ownership records, and related governance documents can define authority and decision-making before a disagreement or transaction exposes a gap. Documents should reflect the actual owners and operations rather than remain generic templates.

Contracts and leases should match the intended deal

The firm reviews and prepares commercial agreements, letters of intent, leases, purchase documents, and related transaction materials. Clear attention to duties, timing, payment, conditions, remedies, transfer rights, and closing requirements can reduce ambiguity after signing.

Business purchases and sales require coordinated due diligence

An asset purchase, stock purchase, merger, or sale may involve contracts, liabilities, licenses, leases, employees, financing, corporate authority, and closing deliverables. The legal structure should be evaluated with the client’s accounting and tax advisers before final commitments are made.

How to move forward

From business objective to completed transaction

01
Define the objective
Clarify the owners, assets, transaction, authority, risk, timing, and expected business result.
02
Build the documents
Prepare or revise the entity, governance, contract, diligence, and approval materials that support the objective.
03
Execute and maintain
Complete filings or closing steps, preserve records, and identify ongoing governance or compliance responsibilities.

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