Answers & Clarity

Online filing sites generate forms and cannot provide legal advice. LawInc is an attorney‑led law firm. You get strategy, custom documents, and an ongoing relationship with a California attorney—not just filings.

We design your legal foundation, prepare what you actually need (like tailored Operating Agreements or Bylaws), and remain your long‑term legal ally.

California small‑business owners who want to work one‑on‑one with a real attorney. Most of our clients have 1–3 owners, are careful about risk, and don’t want something as important as formation delegated to a template or document‑prep service.

If you value clarity, defensible documentation, and a long‑term relationship with counsel, you’ll fit right in.

Most formations are completed in 7–10 business days, including EIN and final deliverables.

Secretary of State timing can vary; we keep you updated at each step.

Our practice is California‑focused. We can help California‑based clients who need to form in another state (for example, a Delaware C‑Corp for outside investment).

Everything required to form your California entity—no piecemeal surprises for the formation itself:

• Attorney consultation and entity strategy
• Name availability review
• Preparation and filing of formation documents with the State
• EIN/IRS documents
• Custom‑drafted Operating Agreement (LLC) or Bylaws + Initial Resolutions (Corp)
• Digital minute book and closing set

Outside formation: local licenses, specialty permits, tax registrations beyond EIN, county publication (if applicable), and ongoing services (e.g., registered agent, monitoring, annual filings) are offered a‑la‑carte. We’ll send a simple, itemized quote before you approve anything.

Your company’s registered agent + monitoring infrastructure:

• Attorney‑supervised Registered Agent (California): We receive official legal/government mail and promptly forward it to you with next‑step instructions.
• Status & deadline monitoring: We track good‑standing status and critical dates so you don’t miss filings or incur penalties.

Your formation establishes an ongoing relationship with our firm. For the life of your business, you get direct attorney access for quick questions, high‑level guidance, and curated referrals.

• Permanent Ally: Relationship & access—quick consults, directional advice, and referrals throughout the life of your company.
• Essential Plan: Infrastructure—Registered Agent service in CA plus monitoring and reminders. Execution of filings or legal work is quoted a‑la‑carte.

You receive your attorney’s direct contact information—no call centers. When you have a question, reach out directly. We commit to a same‑business‑day response (Mon–Fri).

Generally, no. Many licensed professionals (e.g., physicians, attorneys, accountants) must use a Professional Corporation (PC). We set up PCs and handle the profession‑specific requirements.

Yes. If you’re eligible and want S‑Corp tax treatment, we’ll prepare the IRS Form 2553 and file within the deadline upon your request.

Typical items include the Statement of Information, the state franchise/annual tax, and annual corporate minutes (or LLC member/manager resolutions). We offer preparation and filing of these items a‑la‑carte with transparent flat fees.