If You Are Looking To Start a New Business, We Can Help!

The attorneys at Gunderson, Denton & Peterson are experienced in assisting business owners and non-profit organizations with the setting-up and maintenance of their businesses. Our attorneys work closely with small business clients to meet all of their business needs. We want to contribute to the success of your business and trust that you will turn to us for any future legal needs after we help with the initial setup of your new business.

One of the first steps in starting your new business is choosing a name that will best suit your purpose. Click here to check with the Arizona Corporation Commission to see if your business name is available.

Another step you will need to complete when you start your new business is filling out the appropriate tax forms and getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Click here to be directed to IRS Form SS4 - Application for Tax Identification Number. Choosing the tax status that is right for your business can be one of the most important decisions you will have to make when you start your new business. Our attorneys can help you with this process as well as with other tax issues or needs that may arise.

If you have any questions regarding the process to start your business, please contact our office.  Our lawyers will provide to you advice on the types of legal entities in and outside of Arizona that would best fit your business.  We can assist you with filing documents with the Arizona Corporation Commission or the Arizona Secretary of State including Articles of Incorporation and Organization, trade name application, etc.  Our lawyers can also help prepare corporate or company documents for filing in other states.  We can help you draft and review contracts and agreements, including employment contracts, leases, franchise agreements, etc.  We can also assist you in complying with employment and immigration laws including the Arizona Employer Sanctions Law and SB 1070.

Please contact our office to find out more about how to start your business or non-profit organization and how the attorneys at Gunderson, Denton & Peterson can help you make your business a success.

Additional links:

Click here for Title 10 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding corporations and associations. 

For the laws relating to partnerships and limited liability companies see Title 29 of the Arizona Revised Statutes