Start on Solid Ground with an Orlando Business Formation Attorney
The structure you choose on day one shapes your taxes, your liability, and your ability to raise money for years. As an Orlando, Florida business formation attorney, Keough Law helps you pick the right entity and set it up correctly—so your foundation is built to last.
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The cheapest mistakes to fix are the ones you never make
Most founders form a business once and live with the consequences for years. The wrong entity, a missing operating agreement, or sloppy ownership terms can cost you in taxes, liability, and disputes down the line.
Getting it right at the start is far cheaper than untangling it later—and it sets you up to grow with confidence.
- You picked an entity online that doesn’t fit your taxes.
- No operating agreement—so a co-owner dispute has no rules.
- Personal and business finances are mixed, risking your protection.
- Ownership and equity were never clearly documented.
The right entity for your business
Each structure carries different trade-offs in liability, taxes, and the ability to raise capital. We help you choose with clear eyes.
LLC
Flexible, liability-protecting, and pass-through by default—the right fit for most small businesses.
Learn moreS-Corporation
Pass-through taxation with potential payroll-tax savings for qualifying owner-operators.
C-Corporation
The structure investors expect—built for stock, equity grants, and raising capital.
Everything your new business needs
- Choosing the right entity for liability and taxes
- Filing articles with the Florida Division of Corporations
- Registered agent and EIN setup
- Operating agreements and bylaws
- Founder, equity, and ownership structure
- Initial contracts, NDAs, and policies
A foundation built to grow on
Founders rely on us to set up their companies the right way—clear structure, real protection, and answers in plain English. And because we stay on as counsel, the foundation we build keeps serving you as you grow.
“Shaun helped me establish my LLC in the state of Florida. He took the time over the phone to answer all my questions pertaining to legal processes and was upfront and straightforward with me.”
Mitch Walz
LLC Formation
From idea to incorporated
Understand the vision
We learn your goals, ownership, and growth plans before recommending a structure.
Choose the entity
We explain the trade-offs—liability, taxes, and investment—and recommend the right fit.
File & form
We handle the state filings, EIN, and governing documents so it’s done right the first time.
Set the foundation
Operating agreement, ownership terms, and the first contracts your business needs.
Business formation questions
What business entity should I choose?
For most small businesses, an LLC offers the best balance of liability protection, tax flexibility, and simplicity. Startups planning to raise venture capital often need a C-corporation; some owner-operators benefit from an S-corporation election. The right answer depends on your liability exposure, tax situation, and growth plans—which is exactly what we walk through together.
Do I really need a lawyer to form a business?
You can file the paperwork yourself, but formation is more than a filing. The entity choice, operating agreement, ownership terms, and initial contracts shape your liability and taxes for years. We make sure the structure actually protects you and is set up to support how you plan to grow.
What is an operating agreement and do I need one?
An operating agreement governs how your LLC is owned and run—ownership percentages, voting, profit distributions, and what happens if an owner leaves. Florida doesn’t require one, but skipping it is one of the most common and costly mistakes, especially with multiple owners. We strongly recommend one.
How long does it take to form a business in Florida?
The state filing is usually quick. The more important work—choosing the right entity, drafting the operating agreement, and setting up ownership and contracts—takes a bit longer but pays off for years. We move efficiently while making sure nothing important is skipped.
Will forming an LLC or corporation protect my personal assets?
Done correctly, yes—a properly formed and maintained entity generally shields your personal assets from business liabilities. But that protection depends on respecting corporate formalities and keeping finances separate. We help you set it up and avoid the mistakes that can pierce the veil.
Can you help after formation too?
Yes. Formation is the start of the relationship. We continue as your outside counsel for contracts, disputes, and growth—so the same firm that built your foundation is there as your business evolves.
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what you've built?
Schedule a free, confidential consultation. We'll talk through your situation and figure out the right next step together.