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Business Formation & Organization

Michigan Attorneys Helping with Business Formation and Organization

At Witt & Goldsworthy, we help business owners set their companies up for long-term success. From choosing the right legal entity to drafting essential documents, we provide practical, experienced advice so you can operate with confidence and peace of mind.

We work with entrepreneurs, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers, manufacturers, design professionals, public-sector organizations, and individuals across industries.

Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Goals

Partnership

A flexible business structure where two or more people share ownership. We draft customized partnership agreements that define roles, responsibilities, profit-sharing, and exit provisions.

Limited Liability Company

LLCs offer personal liability protection with simpler management and flexible tax treatment. We set up LLCs, draft operating agreements, and ensure compliance with required filings and corporate formalities.

Corporation

Ideal for businesses looking to raise capital, issue stock, or provide strong liability protections. We help establish C corporations or S corporations, prepare bylaws, and ensure compliance with shareholder rights and annual governance requirements.

Key Legal Documents We Prepare

Corporate Bylaws

Set the rules for how your corporation will operate, including director elections, meetings, and decision-making.

LLC Operating Agreements

Defines internal rules including profit-sharing, decision-making, and member exit procedures. Vital for multi-member businesses.

Reorganizations

We help with legally sound and tax-efficient business restructurings, from mergers to internal ownership changes.

Buy-Sell Agreements

Provides a roadmap for what happens when an owner wants to leave, retires, or passes away. Protects business continuity.

Shareholder Transfers

We advise on and document the proper transfer of corporate shares, ensuring compliance with corporate governance.

Employment Contracts

Clear employment agreements outlining roles, compensation, confidentiality, and non-compete obligations.

Governmental Filings

We handle articles of incorporation and organization, annual reports, state registrations, and compliance filings.