Entity Formation

Bartlett & Herrington assists clients in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties with entity formation for a variety of businesses. We evaluate your business goals and help you determine the best structure for operating your business after considering liability protections and tax consequences. We can also assist with applications for 501(c)(3) status.

Forming a corporation, for example, requires filing articles of incorporation, paying a fee, selecting a board of directors, and registering the corporate name with the California Secretary of State. Bartlett & Herrington can conduct the steps necessary to create your business and we can also help you obtain any required licenses and permits to operate your business.