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Lawyer-Reviewed Company Formations

Real legal review, founder-friendly documents, and peace of mind.

Step 1

Schedule a free 15-minute call

Step 2

We draft the Delaware C-Corp or LLC formation documents

Step 3

You launch, ready for what comes next.

PACKAGES

Flat-fee transparency and elite quality

Hover or tap a package to see what’s included.

What's in each package

Entity Shell

Choose one. This is not investor-ready.

  • Delaware C-Corp: Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, Action of Incorporator
  • Or a wholly-owned corporate subsidiary
  • Or an Single Member LLC: Certificate of Formation, single-member operating agreement, initial resolutions

Step up to Venture-Ready if you plan to raise.

Venture-Ready

Everything in the C-Corp shell, plus:

  • Initial board and stockholder consent
  • Founder stock purchase agreements and simple vesting
  • IP assignments and confidentiality
  • Indemnification agreements
  • 83(b) election packets (you file; consult a CPA)
  • Cap table setup

A second founder is still this package. Three founders step to Plus.

Venture-Ready Plus

Same stack as Venture-Ready, expanded for one of these:

  • Three to four founders (multi-founder cap table modeling)
  • Or standard Class A / Class B super-voting founder shares

Five or more founders, preferred stock, three or more share classes, or dual-class plus a crowded cap table → custom quote.

Common additions

Ask about these on the call

Quoted separately. Not in the package fee.

Founder Financing

Notes or SAFEs once the company exists.

Equity Incentive Plan

Standard option plan, board consents, and form agreements.

Hiring Documents

Offer letters, consulting agreements and employee CIIAs.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Mutual or one-way NDAs.

Investor Financing

SAFEs or a priced round when you raise.

Advisory Board

Advisor Agreements, Advisory Board Charter

Please note

To keep the fee flat, the packages have defined bounds. Outside them we quote a project or move to hourly. Packages assume U.S.-based founders and U.S. tax residents. Cross-border work is billed separately and may require foreign counsel. Fahner Law does not advise on laws outside the U.S. Fahner Law does not provide tax advice. Corporate legal counsel only. No accounting or tax advice. You file the 83(b). Always consult with a CPA or other qualified advisor.  All work is subject to an Engagement Letter with Fahner Law PLLC.

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Compare vs. DIY Platforms

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Fahner Law

Filing Speed

Fast

Fast

Delaware Formation

Yes

Yes

Lawyer Review

No

Included

Founder Stock Issuance

Template Only

Tailored & Reviewed

IP Assignment

None/Template Only

Included

VC-Ready Documents

Often Incomplete

Standard

Legal Guidance

None

Email & Consult

Formation mistakes can be costly...

Huge tax bills if you miss your 83(b) election.

Ownership disputes from invalid or undocumented stock issuances.

Funding delays when investors discover missing IP assignments.

Cap table chaos that can derail your first financing.

Invalid corporate actions if board approvals are missing.

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