Entity Structuring
Protect What You’ve Built — and What Comes Next
Structure Your Business for Success — and Peace of Mind
The type of business structure you choose shapes everything — from how you’re taxed to whether your personal assets are protected. Without the right legal structure, you could face unnecessary liability, IRS scrutiny, or future roadblocks when trying to grow, sell, or bring in partners.
Let Treaty Oak help you lay the groundwork for a strong, secure business. We’ll guide you through entity selection, formation, and everything that comes next — so you can move forward with confidence.
When you build on a solid foundation, you protect what matters most and set yourself up for long-term success.
FAQs
Creating a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular choice, offering a favorable balance of personal liability protection and operational flexibility. But every situation is unique. We assess your specific needs to recommend the most suitable structure.
Structuring your entity correctly can provide strategic tax efficiency, reducing your overall tax burden. It also minimizes exposure to legal penalties and litigation by providing liability protection for your business and personal assets.
Yes! Texas entities must adhere to certain requirements, such as annual reports to the Secretary of State and franchise tax obligations. Neglecting these can lead to administrative dissolution, risking your corporate good standing and potentially your liability protection.
Absolutely. We can provide expert assistance with the reinstatement process, re-establishing your legal protections.
The time to do this is when your business is consistently profitable, you’re building personal assets, facing liability risks, changing ownership or leadership, or planning for succession — especially if annual revenue exceeds $500,000.
Most entity formations are completed within 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity and state filing times. More sophisticated multi-entity structures may take 6-8 weeks to fully implement and document.
There has been a significant shift toward Wyoming for entity formation, particularly among clients with international assets. We actively assist clients in forming and managing entities in Wyoming due to its pro-business legal climate, which includes a new chancery court that is superior to Delaware’s, but with fewer delays and more favorable treatment of complex business disputes. The state offers strong privacy protections and operational flexibility, making it increasingly attractive for high-net-worth individuals and growing enterprises. Our asset and tax analysis consistently leads us to recommend this option.
Why Choose Treaty Oak
Strategic Entity Guidance
We help you choose and structure the right entity to support growth, reduce liability, and align with your long-term goals.
Reduce Your Exposure
Our approach minimizes exposure — personally and professionally — by ensuring your structure shields what you’ve built.
Tax-Efficient Structuring
We work with you to design structures that will make the most of current tax laws and protect your bottom line.
Simplified Compliance
We help you stay compliant with state and federal regulations, so you can focus on running your business — not navigating red tape.
Support Through Transitions
We guide you through every stage — from adding partners and restructuring to succession planning and sale.
Texas-Based, Business-Focused
Rooted in Texas and deeply experienced in business law, we bring practical, local insight with a sharp legal edge.
You’re building something worth protecting. Structure it wisely.
The right business entity can protect your assets, reduce your tax burden, and support long-term growth. Let’s make sure yours is working for you.
Brian took the time to explain complex legal concepts in a way that was easy for me to understand, and he was always available to answer any questions I had.
Elizabeth Simion
They don't just offer legal advice; they become invested partners, always finding that extra solution or providing that additional layer of support that makes a significant difference.
Mitch Ross
Who It's For:
- Established Business Owners with profitable businesses seeking to protect their success from potential threats and liabilities.
- High-Net-Worth Individuals with substantial personal assets who need comprehensive protection strategies.
- Growth-Minded Entrepreneurs initiating a new business venture who require clear, legally sound guidance on foundational entity formation and registration.
- DRC Certified Mediators who plan to work independently or grow their mediation practice as a business.
What We Provide:
- Tailored entity recommendations – Clear guidance on choosing the right structure (LLC, S Corp, C Corp) based on your goals and tax situation.
- End-to-end formation support – We handle all filings, paperwork, and compliance requirements for a smooth setup or restructure.
- Operating and governance documents – We draft internal agreements that clarify roles, protect assets, and reduce risk.
- Multi-layered asset protection – Strategic structuring to safeguard both business and personal assets from creditors and litigation.
- Strategic planning & compliance – Support for mergers, acquisitions, transitions, and corporate formalities as your business evolves.
- Tax-efficient structuring – Reduce tax burdens and maximize deductions by working with your CPA to align legal and tax strategies.
