What it is
Business start-up services at Melleh Law cover the formation, structuring, and launch of U.S. companies—so founders (including non-U.S. owners) can operate quickly and compliantly. We align entity choice, tax IDs, governance, banking/onboarding, contracts, and ongoing compliance into a single, guided workflow.

A pragmatic, founder-friendly approach
There’s no one “best” state or entity. We start with your model, capital plan, and risk profile, then design a structure that fits—LLC, Corporation, or LP; single- or multi-member; U.S. or foreign parent. From there, we build real governance (not just filings), coordinate with CPAs and banks, and set a compliance calendar so the company stays in good standing (including Beneficial Ownership (BOI) reporting where applicable).

Who we serve

• International founders and investors launching a U.S. venture

• E-commerce, services, tech, and real-estate holding/operating companies

• Family offices and closely held groups creating U.S. subsidiaries or SPVs

What we deliver

• Entity strategy & formation: state selection, name clearance, charter/Articles, bylaws or operating agreement

• Tax & registrations: EIN, state/local tax accounts (sales/use, employer/payroll) as needed, foreign qualifications for multi-state operations

• Governance kit: resolutions, officer/manager appointments, cap-table or membership ledger, signature authorities

• BOI/Transparency readiness: initial/updated Beneficial Ownership filings (when required) and recordkeeping guidance

• Banking & onboarding support: compliance packets for banks/fintechs, source-of-funds documentation, merchant account readiness

• Core contracts & policies: NDAs, IP assignment, service/ SaaS or vendor terms, independent-contractor/ employment basics, privacy & website policies

• Licenses & permits: industry, city, and state requirements (with partner coordination)

• Ongoing compliance: annual reports, registered agent, meeting minutes, and filing calendar

Typical strategies we may employ

• LLC vs. Corporation analysis (governance, taxation, investor expectations)

• Holding/Operating split to ring-fence risk and simplify partnerships

• Founder equity & vesting frameworks; board/manager mechanics and deadlock clauses

• IP & brand protection (assignment at formation; trademark strategy)

• Sales-tax nexus & payroll readiness with CPA alignment before first sale/ hire

• Multi-jurisdiction planning for non-U.S. owners (treaty, withholding, and reporting coordination)

Family businesses & cross-border groups
We connect corporate build-out with family governance and succession (voting vs. economic rights, buy-sell terms, distributions), and we coordinate with foreign counsel so titles, banking, and reporting remain consistent across countries.

Our process

1. Scoping & blueprint — business model, state/entity choice, ownership, governance, tax and banking plan

2. Form & register — filings, EIN, initial resolutions, registered agent, BOI (if required)

3. Open & enable — banking/merchant onboarding pack, accounting stack, insurance referrals

4. Contract & protect — core agreements, IP assignment, privacy/website policies, employment/contractor docs

5. Operate & comply — calendar of annual reports, taxes, minutes; periodic reviews as facts or laws change

This overview is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Outcomes depend on your specific facts and the federal, state, and local rules that apply to your business.