Business Formation - Jacobs Counsel

Business Formation Intake

Premium business structuring in 8-10 minutes

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Welcome • Step 1 of 9 • 8-10 minutes total

Build Your Business Foundation Right

Choose the optimal entity structure for growth, protection, and tax efficiency. Get expert guidance from formation to funding rounds.

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Strategic Entity Selection

LLC, Corporation, or Partnership—optimized for your goals

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48-Hour Formation

Express filing with priority state processing

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Investor-Ready Structure

Built for growth, funding, and future transactions

Foundation • Step 2 of 9 • ~7 minutes remaining

Why Business Structure Matters

Operating Without Proper Structure?

Without formal business formation, you risk:

Personal liability for business debts and lawsuits
No asset protection or creditor shielding
Limited access to business banking and credit
Inability to raise capital or bring on investors
Complex tax filing and potential double taxation

Entity Comparison

LLC Formation

Best for: Flexibility, pass-through taxation, asset protection

Personal liability protection
Tax flexibility (pass-through or corporate)
Simple management structure
No board or shareholder requirements

Pricing: $1,500-$2,500 + state fees

Corporation Formation

Best for: Investment, growth, formal structure

Investor-friendly equity structure
Stock options for employees
Clear governance framework
Easier to sell or go public

Pricing: $2,000-$3,500 + state fees

Our Premium Packages

Bronze Package

$2,995

Entity formation filing
Basic operating agreement/bylaws
EIN application
Registered agent (1 year)

Silver Package

$4,995

Everything in Bronze
Custom operating agreement
Employment templates
30-day support

Gold Package

$7,995

Everything in Silver
Buy-sell agreement
Privacy policy development
90-day priority support

Business Goals • Step 3 of 9 • ~6 minutes remaining

What's Your Primary Business Objective?

This helps us recommend the optimal entity structure and documentation for your specific goals.

High-Growth Startup

Building a scalable business designed for venture capital investment and rapid expansion.

Professional Services

Consulting, agency, or service-based business focused on expertise and client relationships.

Small Business

Local or regional business with steady growth goals and community focus.

Investment Vehicle

Holding company for real estate, investments, or asset management activities.

E-commerce/Online

Online retail, digital products, or technology-enabled marketplace business.

Not Sure

I'm exploring options and need guidance on the best structure for my situation.

Entity Intelligence • Step 4 of 9 • ~5 minutes remaining

AI-Powered Structure Analysis

Our intelligent system analyzes your responses to recommend the optimal business structure.

Do you plan to seek outside investment?

Please select your investment plans

Projected first-year revenue?

Please select revenue projection

Number of founders/owners?

Please select founder count

Expected employees in first year?

Please select employee count

🤖 AI Strategic Recommendation

Business Details • Step 5 of 9 • ~4 minutes remaining

Business Information

Provide the key details about your business structure and operations.

Proposed Business Name

We'll check availability and suggest alternatives if needed

Please enter your business name

Industry

Please select your industry

State of Formation

Delaware offers sophisticated corporate law for scaling businesses

Please select formation state

Business Address

Street address, city, state, ZIP

Key People • Step 6 of 9 • ~3 minutes remaining

Founders & Key Stakeholders

Identify the key people who will lead and own your business.

Your Full Name

Please enter your name

Email Address

For document delivery and updates

Please enter a valid email

Phone Number

Mobile preferred for urgent updates

Please enter your phone number

Your Role/Title

Please select your role

Do you have co-founders or business partners?

Please indicate if you have co-founders

Co-Founder Information

Include name, role, and email for each co-founder

Initial Ownership Structure

We can provide detailed equity guidance during consultation

Please select ownership structure

Employee Equity Plans

Stock options, restricted stock, or profit sharing

Service Package • Step 7 of 9 • ~2 minutes remaining

Choose Your Formation Package

Select the comprehensive package that best fits your business needs and budget.

Bronze Formation Package

$2,995

Essential formation with core documentation

Entity formation filing
Basic operating agreement/bylaws
EIN application
Registered agent service (1 year)
Corporate formation binder

Best for: Simple structures, single state operations

Silver Premium Package

$4,995

Enhanced formation with custom documentation

Everything in Bronze
Custom operating agreement with advanced provisions
Employment agreement templates (3)
Standard NDA template
Initial compliance calendar
30-day email support

Best for: Growing businesses, multiple employees

Gold Executive Package

$7,995

Comprehensive formation with ongoing support

Everything in Silver
Buy-sell agreement drafting
Privacy policy development
Contract review (up to 3 agreements)
90-day priority phone & email support
Quarterly compliance check-in (first year)

Best for: Complex structures, investor-ready businesses

Additional Services

Select any additional services you may need (quoted separately)

Ongoing Compliance Retainer

$1,500-$2,500/month

Monthly compliance monitoring, annual filings, board resolutions

Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance

$4,500-$8,500

Privacy policies, compliance audits, data processing agreements

Contract Drafting Package

$2,500-$5,500

Custom contracts, vendor agreements, service terms

Employment Law Package

$1,800-$3,200

Employee handbook, policies, compliance training

Securities & Investment Compliance

$3,500-$7,500

Stock plans, investor docs, SEC compliance

Tax Structure Optimization

$2,200-$4,800

Election strategies, multi-state planning, tax compliance

M&A Preparation

$5,000-$12,500

Due diligence prep, corporate cleanup, transaction readiness

Licensing & Permits

$1,200-$3,500

Business licenses, regulatory permits, compliance filings

Documents • Step 8 of 9 • ~1 minute remaining

Document Upload & Special Requirements

Upload any relevant documents and provide additional details about your business needs.

Upload Supporting Documents (Optional)

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Drag and drop files here or click to browse

Helpful documents: Business plans, partnership agreements, existing contracts, property leases, investor term sheets, intellectual property documentation

Special Requirements or Timeline

Include any unique circumstances, regulatory requirements, or timeline constraints

Required Acknowledgments

I understand this intake form is for information gathering only and does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal advice. I understand that quoted fees are estimates and may be adjusted based on complexity. All pricing is exclusive of state filing fees. I consent to receive and sign documents electronically via DocuSign or similar platforms.

Review & Submit • Step 9 of 9 • Ready to submit!

Review Your Business Formation Application

Please review your information below. You can go back to make changes if needed.

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*Exclusive of state filing fees • Final pricing confirmed after consultation

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Application Submitted Successfully!

We've received your business formation application. Within the next business day, you'll receive:

Personalized entity recommendation and analysis
Detailed flat-fee pricing quote
Engagement letter sent directly from our team
Formation timeline and next steps

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📅 Schedule Consultation

30-minute strategy session

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We'll send you the engagement letter within 24 hours

📧 Check your email for our proposal

What Happens Next?

We review your application

We send engagement letter & quote

Formation begins immediately

Note: If you don't see our email within a few hours, please check your spam folder.
For urgent matters, call us directly at (555) 123-4567

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