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Early decisions in a business can have long-term legal and financial consequences. The choice of LLC, corporation, partnership or another structure can impact management responsibilities, personal liability, taxes and future growth. Illinois businesses must also file the proper formation documents, keep a registered agent on file, and keep their state filings current. Our Des Plaines business law attorneys can help you review your options and draft governing documents that clearly define ownership, authority and decision-making responsibilities.
Good contracts can help business owners set expectations and avoid costly misunderstandings. O’Flaherty Law helps business owners with operating agreements, shareholder agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, commercial leases, employment documents, and other significant transactions. We can review proposed terms, identify potential pitfalls and prepare contracts that satisfy the real needs of your company. If a dispute arises, our attorneys can help you negotiate a practical solution through negotiation, mediation or litigation.
Business law needs do not stop with the formation of a company. Owners may need assistance with adding a new partner, altering management duties, acquiring another business, selling business assets, resolving an ownership dispute or planning for a sale. O’Flaherty Law guides you through every stage of the business life cycle in a straightforward and actionable manner. We want to learn how your company functions, explain your options in plain language and develop a legal strategy that serves your short-term needs and long-range goals.
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Illinois does not generally require a single-member LLC to file an operating agreement with the Secretary of State, but having one can still be valuable. An operating agreement can document how the company will be managed, separate business decisions from personal matters, and provide rules for adding an owner or transferring the business in the future. Banks, lenders, and other parties may also request one before completing certain transactions.
Illinois LLCs and corporations generally must submit annual reports to maintain their status with the Secretary of State. Missing a filing can result in penalties and may eventually lead to administrative dissolution. A dissolved business may face difficulties obtaining financing, entering contracts, or proving that it is in good standing. An attorney can help identify the missing requirements and assist with the reinstatement process when appropriate.
Purchasing an existing company can involve liabilities that are not immediately obvious. Before completing the transaction, an attorney can review contracts, leases, ownership records, pending claims, debts, employee obligations, intellectual property, and other important documents. Legal counsel can also help structure the purchase as an asset sale or ownership-interest sale and prepare an agreement that clearly addresses payment, transferred property, assumed liabilities, warranties, and post-closing responsibilities.