Your business is only as strong as
the foundation it's built on.
Formation isn't a formality. It's your first strategic decision as a founder — and it determines how far you can grow, how much you can protect, and how clearly you can build toward legacy. We don't just file paperwork. We build legal foundations for generational success.
Schedule a Strategy SessionThe entity you choose today shapes everything that follows.
Too many founders choose the wrong structure for their season — or worse, skip the process entirely. Then they hit a wall: a partnership gone sideways, a contract they can't enforce, a tax situation they didn't see coming, or a brand they can't fully protect because the entity isn't right.
At Stokes Law Group, we don't just ask what you want to form. We ask what you're building, where you want to take it, and who needs to be protected along the way. Your entity should fit your vision — not the other way around.
"We don't just form businesses. We build legal foundations for generational success." — Shaunette Stokes, Esq. · Managing Attorney & Founder
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Every package includes a personalized walkthrough, strategic guidance, and real-time matter tracking — because you deserve to understand every step of the process.
The most flexible structure for founders who want protection without the overhead of a full corporation.
An LLC gives you liability protection, tax flexibility, and the professional credibility your brand deserves — without locking you into rigid corporate structure. This is the foundation most of our founder clients build on first.
- Personalized Walkthrough
- Strategic Business Formation Session (1 Hr)
- Real-Time Matter Tracking
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreement
- State Filing Fee Included
- Tax ID / EIN
- Registered Agent Services (1 Year)
- Complimentary Brand Name Search
- Yearly Annual Report Reminders
For founders who are ready for investors, equity partners, and a more formal governance structure.
Corporations signal serious infrastructure. If you're planning to raise capital, bring on shareholders, or build toward acquisition, a properly structured corporation is the right foundation. We handle the formation — you focus on growth.
- Personalized Walkthrough
- Strategic Business Formation Session (1 Hr)
- Real-Time Matter Tracking
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws & Shareholder Agreement
- State Filing Fees Included
- Tax ID / EIN
- Registered Agent Services (1 Year)
- Complimentary Brand Name Search
- Yearly Annual Report Reminders
Your mission deserves a legal home that's built to receive support, grants, and community trust.
Non-profits come with extra complexity — state and federal filings, governance requirements, tax-exempt status. We walk you through every layer so your organization is positioned to receive funding and build trust from day one.
- Personalized Walkthrough
- Strategic Business Formation Session (1 Hr)
- Real-Time Matter Tracking
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- State & Federal Filing Fees Included
- State & Federal Tax Exemption Registration
- Tax ID / EIN
- Registered Agent Services (1 Year)
- Complimentary Brand Name Search
- Yearly Annual Report Reminders
Not just filed. Fully built.
Every formation we complete includes the foundational documents, filing coordination, and strategic support your business needs to actually operate — not just exist on paper. We handle the complexity so you can focus on building.
- Articles of Organization or Incorporation
- Bylaws or Operating Agreement
- Organizational Meeting Documentation
- Membership or Shareholder Certificates
- Annual Compliance Reminders
- Brand Name Search
- 1 Year Registered Agent
- EIN / Tax ID Procurement
When You Work With Us
Formation is the beginning, not the end. Every client receives the full Stokes Law Group experience.
Strategic Business Formation Session
One hour with Attorney Stokes to map your structure, strategy, and positioning — before we file a single document. This is a Brand Audit and legal consultation in one. You'll walk away with clarity no online filing service can give you.
Real-Time Matter Tracking
Know exactly where your matter stands at every stage through our online client portal. No chasing emails, no guessing games. You're always in the loop — from your phone or computer.
Founder's Formula Learning Academy
Every client receives exclusive access to our resource hub packed with legal and business insights. Plus discounts on future legal services, DIY legal templates, and premium resources. Building your legacy comes with lasting benefits.
Compliance Reminders & Annual Support
We don't disappear after formation. Annual report reminders, compliance alerts, and access to our team ensure your entity stays in good standing — year after year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the formation packages?
Every package covers the initial consultation, brand name search, drafting and filing of all essential documents (Articles of Organization or Incorporation, Bylaws or Operating Agreement), EIN procurement, registered agent services for one year, and yearly annual report reminders.
How long does the process take from start to finish?
Once we receive all necessary information through our intake process, our firm submits your formation documents to the state within two weeks. State processing times vary — we'll keep you updated in real time through your client portal.
What is the Strategic Business Formation Session?
This is your one hour with Attorney Stokes to map out your business structure, brand strategy, and legal positioning before anything is filed. It includes a Brand Audit and a legal opinion on registrability and compliance — not a sales call. Strategy first, always.
Why do I need a Registered Agent?
A registered agent is legally required for conducting business in Florida. They receive official correspondence and legal documents on your company's behalf. Your package includes one full year of registered agent services to ensure compliance and confidentiality.
Are state filing fees included?
Yes. State filing fees are included in all formation packages — these are direct costs of registering your business with the state, and we handle them as part of our streamlined process. No surprise charges.
Can I modify my structure or agreements after filing?
Yes — business structures and agreements can often be modified as your business evolves. As a client, you receive VIP preferred rates on future services, including modifications to your formation documents and governance agreements.
The founders who build the most valuable businesses start thinking about acquisitions, mergers, and strategic deals long before they're ready to make a move. Whether you're planning to acquire, be acquired, or merge — the legal strategy starts now.
Stokes Law Group offers phased M&A representation — from Letter of Intent strategy through closing preparation — for founders who are ready to make their biggest move.
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