Business Law

Senie and Associates, P.C. supports clients in the establishment of business entities by drafting and filing required formation documents with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, drafting bylaws, operating agreements and shareholder agreements, and obtaining federal employer identification numbers (EINs) from the IRS. We consult with clients and interface with tax and accounting professionals to determine optimal choice of entity to satisfy particular business needs. We provide advice about required ongoing business formalities and recordkeeping requirements. To meet client needs, we have established the following entities: single member limited liability corporations (LLCs), multimember LLCs, partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations and professional corporations. At clients’ requests, we have filed annual reports for existing businesses, and drafted and filed amendments to formation documents when needed. We have assisted foreign corporations in registering to do business in Massachusetts. Senie and Associates, P.C. has also advised clients wishing to dissolve businesses.

Sample Matters Handled in this Area

Retail business, established LLC, purchase and transfer of assets of ongoing business

Drafted formation documents and operating agreement to establish an LLC for a client wishing to set up a new retail business. Filed the required documents with the Secretary of State. Represented the client in the purchase of assets and licenses of an existing business. Filed annual report with the Secretary of State.

S-corporation, formation and conversion from sole proprietorship status

Drafted and filed corporation formation documents and IRS election forms for an already-established sole proprietorship wishing to convert to corporate status. Provided advice on the necessary steps required to convert from one business form to another.

Foreign corporation, Massachusetts Registration, Resolution of Name Conflict

Assisted a foreign corporation, organized and established in another state, in its efforts to register to do business in Massachusetts. Drafted a Name Permission Agreement which was necessitated when the foreign corporate name closely resembled an already-registered Massachusetts Corporation.

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