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California Startup Packages

Startup Now
Single Member LLC
$1000
Squiggle

  • Drafting and filing of articles of organization

  • Drafting and filing a statement of information

  • Drafting single member operating agreement

  • Drafting organizational consents

  • Preparation of organizational guidelines and entity information letter

Startup Now
Single Founder C-Corp
$1,500
Squiggle

  • Drafting and filing articles of incorporation

  • Drafting and filing statement of information

  • Drafting of corporate bylaws

  • Drafting organizational consents

  • Drafting resolution of incorporatoration

  • Drafting subscription agreements, stock ledger and notices of issuance of stock

  • Preparation of organizational guidelines and entity information letter

Startup Now
2 Founders
$2,000
Squiggle

LLCs or C-Corps

  • Drafting and filing articles of incorporation or organization

  • Drafting and filing statements of information

  • Drafting operating agreement or bylaws

  • Drafting organizational consents

  • Drafting subscription agreements, stock ledger and notices of issuance of stock

  • Preparation of organizational guidelines and entity information letter

  • Drafting IP assignments, bills of sale, or other contribution documents

Startup Now

Frequently Asked Questions

how long will it take to setup my company?
We will file the appropriate articles with the California Secretary of State as soon as we have the information necessary to file them.  It will typically take us 1-2 weeks to complete the remainder of the documents necessary for your business.  
Are these all these all-inclusive of the costs?
The fees here will provide you with the registrations and documents required to operate your business.  There are additional items that you can add to your package or have us prepare if you prefer.  If you would like to hire a registered agent in California that is not yourself, you typically have to pay an additional fee for such service.  Also, services and/or documents that are not identified above cost additional fees, and are generally going to be billed at our hourly rates.  For example, if you are a single member LLC or corporation and you would like us to prepare an assignment of inventions or bill of sale with respect to certain assets, that will be performed at our standard hourly rates.
WHAT IF I HAVE INVESTORS THAT ARE ADDITIONAL OWNERS OF THE COMPANY BUT I AM THE ONLY ONE INVOLVED IN THE DAY-TO-DAY?
In that instance, you will need additional work that is outside the scope of the packages that are offered here.  Particularly, you will need an agreement between the company (or corporation) and your investors, and we can draft and help you negotiate the finer points of that agreement.  There may also be additional regulatory compliance that you will need to comply with if you are taking on investors that we can advise you upon. Set up an initial consultation with our office so that we can discuss the best plan of attack for your new enterprise.
Who are your typical clients?
Entrepreneurs, business owners and C-suite executives in early-stage startups who are looking to scale, sell, merge or legitimize their business. We have experience in a broad variety of industries, including, without limitation software, health tech, professional services, construction, real estate, apparel, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, fitness enterprises, manufacturers, and materials suppliers.
How do we hire preforma?
Our onboarding process requires an initial 1-hour consultation where we will discuss your current needs, timeline, and future plans. Throughout the consultation we will work to develop a plan of attack to assist you or your business in the most cost-effective manner. Schedule an initial consultation and see if Preforma Law is a good fit for you and your team.
COULDN'T I JUST DO THIS ON MY OWN?
Our startup packages are designed to provide you with access to premium legal services when you are starting out so that you avoid costs in the long run. While you can register your company directly through the Oregon Secretary of State's office, or you can utilize an automated service such as Legal Zoom or Rocket Lawyer, this often add costs on the back-end because the registration is not completed properly and without professional oversight. I have seen numerous clients learn of these startup mistakes at a critical juncture when they need other robust legal services, and then the costs associated with fixing these past mistakes comes at a premium.  Please reach out to us today to get started out on the right foot.
WHat if I want to be an s-corp?
An S-Corp is a tax designation rather than an entity type.  If you would like to elect to be treated as an S-Corp, we can help you file the form 2553 with the Internal Revenue Service so that you can be treated as a small business corporation under Subchapter S. First, we will determine which entity better fits your business needs, and then we will work with your accounting firm to ensure the form 2553 is filed, or file the form directly.  If we file the form on your behalf, we will charge an additional $200.00 on top of the other fees associated with your matter.
AFTER MY BUSINESS HAS BEEN FORMED, CAN I USE YOU FOR OTHER STUFF?
Yes, we provide a wide variety of services and are utilized by our clients throughout their business life (and then on their subsequent venture!). We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, advise our clients on regulatory matters and interact with administrative bodies on behalf of our clients, represent clients in litigation, advise on employment matters, and help our clients determine the best way to structure the sale of their business.