Skilled Business Formation Attorneys in New York City, NY

At William Cooper Law, P.C., our New York City business-formation attorneys work with entrepreneurs, startups, partners, and corporations to structure their businesses properly — from day one. The wrong legal structure can create serious risks around liability, taxation, fundraising, management, and growth. We’re here so you don’t have to deal with that uncertainty.

Why Business Structure Matters

The structure you choose affects how clients, partners, and investors view your company. It determines liability, tax treatment, control and decision-making, ease of raising capital and your ability to scale. Getting it right at formation safeguards your company and lets you focus on growth.

How We Help: Full-Service Business Formation & Planning

Whether you’re launching a small startup or planning a large enterprise — in New York, across the U.S., or globally — we offer tailored support including:

LLCs, Corporations (C-Corp, S-Corp), Partnerships, Non-Profits, Sole Proprietorships.

Formation documentation: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements, Partnership Agreements.

Registered agent designation, corporate record-keeping, governance structures.

Initial director/officer setup, stock issuance, corporate ownership structuring.

Banking & financing setup support.

Trademark & brand protection, compliance, and tax-planning guidance.

Ongoing advice for future growth, restructuring, or scaling.