Business & Corporate Law

If you are thinking about starting your own business, then you probably have a special talent, a drive to succeed, and goals for how you would like your business to grow.  However, like many first time business owners, you may not have any experience creating a company from scratch.  Having advised business owners for generations, we feel confident in saying that before your company can prosper, it needs the proper corporate foundation.  Building this foundation usually involves in-depth discussions about corporate goals, business strategies, and an honest evaluation of current market conditions.

On the other hand, you may be an experienced business person who is interested in restructuring your company.  You may need help updating corporate records, staying current with the latest regulations from the Secretary of State’s office, or managing a difficult sale or merger.   

Whether you are a first-time business owner or a successful, experienced entrepreneur, Brown & Brown, PC can help you establish, manage, expand, and sell your business.  As a long-time member of the Bedford business community, we know that local counsel offers benefits for business owners that go far beyond help with corporate formalities – our experienced attorneys are focused on the needs of the businesses in our community and the surrounding towns, and we offer advice and guidance about local matters that you may not be able to receive from other firms.  Some of our attorneys are also licensed in New Hampshire, and we have experience setting up and managing New Hampshire entities as well. 

We have listed some of our corporate services below – please click on the links for more information.  Of course, no list conveys the full extent of what Brown & Brown can offer your business, so please feel free to give us a call to discuss your particular needs in greater detail.

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Incorporation: Brown & Brown PC can help you to form your new corporation and get your business off the ground. We assist clients with corporate registration, drafting bylaws and initial meeting minutes and tax registration so that you can get off to a strong start.

Limited Liability Company / Limited Liability Partnership: Two forms of business entities, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships offer alternatives to traditional incorporation and may be a better fit for many small businesses and families. We can help you to register a LLC or LLP, draft an Operating Agreement (similar to corporate bylaws), and obtain a tax identification number to start your business on the right foot.

Non-Profit Corporations: At Brown & Brown PC, we firmly believe in giving back to the community through charitable ventures and we have helped many non-profit groups get their start. A non-profit requires slightly different documents and attention than a traditional corporation, and we are always interested in helping new organizations begin their service to others.

Corporate Governance & Management: Once you have started your corporation, LLC, LLP or other business, you will need ongoing assistance with corporate governance.  We help clients hold annual meetings, draft corporate resolutions, negotiate contracts, and settle or litigate disputes.

Corporate FAQs: We have assembled the answers to some frequently asked corporate questions here.

Glossary: Click here for the definitions of some common corporate terms.