Is your business on solid ground?

Are your employees a liability?

Are you thinking of starting a business?

Do you have a written agreement with business partners?

Does your business leave you personally liable?

When crises strikes your business, will you be ready?

Creating a Solid Organization

Questions like those above raise concerns that most people don’t consider until it’s too late. Anyone who owns or runs a business or is thinking of starting a business needs to address these critical issues. Don’t be caught unprepared.

The Astill law firm business attorneys provide more than 25 years of large, Salt Lake City downtown law firm experience to help you navigate these issues with ease and peace of mind. They have represented thousands of companies and can effectively help you form and operate your company. Online company services such as Legalzoom cannot help you understand the complexities of tax and regulatory laws.

Our practice has a strong foundation of knowledge and experience in forming businesses and companies of all types and providing legal services to companies in the following areas:

Corporation Formation ● Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation
Commercial Leases and Real Estate ● Buy-Sell Agreements
Business Succession ● Agreements ● Business Contracts
Tax Planning ● Asset Protection

Business Formation and Operation

Is your business organized in a way that is most beneficial to you? Do you have the correct type of company for your business? Depending on the circumstances, the most advantageous organization may be a basic C corporation, an S corporation, or a limited liability company (LLC). A business that is formed or operated improperly can result in personal liability and additional taxes to you! Unlike online services such as Legalzoom, experienced and highly trained attorneys can help you decide what structure works best for you considering liability risks and tax planning, and can advise you in the operation, growth and succession of your business. Corporation and LLC formation and organizational documents are critical to your success.

Business Transactions

We have represented clients in all kinds of business transactions and contracts, from sophisticated, multi-million dollar acquisitions or sales to simple contracts; from technology licenses to office or manufacturing leases, equipment leases and property acquisitions.

Government Regulation

Federal, state, and municipal governments have imposed many laws and regulations on businesses. Once a business is formed, owners have to create guidelines and policies that conform to state and federal business regulations. Addressing issues like discrimination, hiring and firing, drug testing, and sexual harassment are integral aspects of a well-crafted business policy that are often overlooked. We can provide professional assistance to help guide you through the confusing array of business regulations.

Liabilities

When it comes to liabilities created by your business, are you fully covered? Unfortunately, liability hazards to businesses are more abundant than ever, and many are unforeseen. Many business owners don’t realize that certain everyday matters, such as the actions of their employees and the way their business is formed and operated, can put their personal and business assets and bank accounts in danger. We can show you ways to protect your company and your personal assets.

Taxes

Proper tax planning for a business can save thousands of dollars for business owners. No person is obligated to pay more than the law requires, yet many people do because they do not know of many tax-saving opportunities. We believe in building a solid business structure and developing strategic business practices—helping to protect companies against tax problems before they arise.

Asset Protection

Protection of your personal and business assets are a primary focus of our firm. This may involve corporations, LLC’s, offshore companies, Delaware companies, corp bizfilings, trusts or other methods for limiting liability. We can explain the role of each type of company or trust, offshore accounts, offshore companies and other techniques.

Our clients’ business is our business. We are committed to providing experienced, competent legal services best suited to your specific business needs and vision.

“Planning without action is futile, action without planning is fatal.”

-- Unknown