Business Consultation Session

Before you start your new business, let us advise you on the right type of business entity for your venture. Incorporation services don't come with advice, and we have seen many clients who used an incorporation service only to find out later that they chose the wrong entity, or didn't maintain their limited liability. Our new business startup package provides a 60 minute initial consultation for a flat fee. If you choose to use our firm to then incorporate or organize your business entity, the fee will be credited toward your new business organization.

Please contact us to schedule your New Business Startup initial consultation.

Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Incorporation

Incorporation of a Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia For-Profit or Non-Profit (Non-Stock) Corporation.

Includes:

• Preparation and Filing of Articles of Incorporation
• Corporate Bylaws
• Unanimous Written Consent in Lieu of First Meeting of Board of Directors
• Corporate Seal
• Share Certificates (for for-profit entities)
• Stock Transfer Ledger (for for-profit entities)
• Federal Tax Identification Number

Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Regulatory and Consumer Affairs (DCRA) filing fees which vary based upon whether the entity is for-profit or non-profit and, for for-profit entities, the number of shares authorized.

$1,800.00

LLC or Corporation Buy-Sell Agreement

For limited liability companies (LLCs) or closely held corporations with multiple owners, a buy-sell agreement provides specific rules to govern the transfer of shares or membership interests in the event of death, disability or the desire for one owner to exit the business. Our package includes meetings with business owners to negotiate and discuss the terms of the buy-sell agreement/multiple-member operating agreement, drafting, and up to two (2) rounds of post-drafting discussion and/or requested revisions prior to signing by the business owners.

Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Single-Member Limited Liability Company Organization

Organization of a Limited Liability Company with one owner.

Includes:

• Preparation and Filing of the Articles of Organization
• Operating Agreement
• Company Seal
• Membership Certificates
• Membership Interest Transfer Ledger
• Federal Tax Identification Number
• Instruction letter for obtaining business license and other necessary licenses and registrations in the selected jurisdiction

Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) filing fees.

$1,500.00

Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Multiple-Member Limited Liability Company Organization

Organization of a Limited Liability Company with two or more owners.

Includes:

• Preparation and Filing of the Articles of Organization
• Operating Agreement for multiple members, including restrictions on transfer of interests in the event of death, disability or dismissal of a member.
• Company Seal
• Membership Certificates
• Membership Interest Transfer Ledger
• Federal Tax Identification Number
• Instruction letter for obtaining business license and other necessary licenses and registrations in the selected jurisdiction

Does not include Virginia State Corporation Commission, the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation or District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) filing fees.

$2,500.00

Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia Fictitious Business Name Filing

All businesses in Virginia, D.C. or Maryland doing business in a name other than their full individual, corporate or LLC legal name are required to file a Fictitious Business Name (also called a Trade Name or Doing Business As Name or DBA) application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC), the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), or the District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). We can prepare and file these forms with the applicable government agencies for you. Our fee does not include the filing fees which range from $10 to $55 per Fictitious Business Name.

$460.00

General Counsel Silver

We can act as your general counsel, proving regular advice on the issues that arise in your business, including contract review and preparation. The monthly fee entitles you to up to one hour of legal services (a $460.00 value), and a 5% discount off of hourly fees for other services.

Monthly fee of $400.00 with a six month commitment

General Counsel Gold

We can act as your general counsel, proving regular advice on the issues that arise in your business, including contract review and preparation. The monthly fee entitles you to up to two hours of legal services (a $920.00 value), and a 10% discount off of hourly fees for other services.

Monthly fee of $800.00 with a twelve month commitment

All Other Business Matters

$460.00/hour