Formation & Incorporation

Build on solid legal ground from day one.

Choosing the right legal structure is one of the most consequential early decisions a company or nonprofit can make. Get it right and you set the stage for clean fundraising, clear governance, and confident growth. Get it wrong and you spend years untangling it.

What Raphael Does

Entity selection and comparison — LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, PBC, nonprofit
State of incorporation strategy (Delaware, Washington, New York, and others)
Articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and bylaws drafting
Initial governance setup: board seats, officer roles, founder agreements
83(b) elections, intellectual property assignments, and founder vesting
Registered agent and ongoing compliance setup

Who This Is For

Founders launching a new startup or tech company
Teams spinning out a new entity or restructuring an existing one
Nonprofits seeking 501(c)(3) status or forming a new mission-driven org
Investors or operators creating holding companies or investment vehicles

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Formation & Incorporation

What Raphael Does

Who This Is For

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