Business Formation

At Seva Law, we guide entrepreneurs, professionals, and nonprofit founders—particularly in Virginia’s vibrant South Asian community, through the full process of entity formation, so you can operate legally, protect your assets, and plan for long-term success.

Whether you are launching a family-owned retail store,  an online business, a franchise, an IT company, a medical practice, or a nonprofit organization, we help you take the right first steps with clarity and confidence.

Our Business Formation Services Include:

LLCs, Corporations, and Partnerships

We help you evaluate the best legal structure based on liability, tax strategy, control, and investment goals. Then, we prepare and file all required documents with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and other relevant authorities.

Operating Agreements, Shareholder Agreements, and Bylaws

Clear internal governance documents protect you and your business partners from future misunderstandings, especially in closely held or family-operated ventures.

EIN and IRS Tax Registration

We handle your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) application and assist with IRS S-Corporation election or partnership tax treatment as appropriate.

Registered Agent Services

We offer in-house registered agent services to ensure that your entity remains in good standing with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

DBA/Trade Name Filings and Local Business Licensing

We file your “doing business as” (fictitious name) registrations and assist with compliance requirements at the local and state level.

Minority Business Certifications (SWaM, MWBE)

We assist South Asian and immigrant-owned businesses in pursuing certifications as Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Enterprises (SWaM and MWBE), which can open doors to state and federal contracting opportunities.

Nonprofit Incorporation & 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption

In addition to for-profit businesses, we support clients who wish to form charitable or community-based nonprofit organizations. Whether your mission is religious, cultural, educational, or humanitarian, we help you structure and register your nonprofit properly—so you can focus on impact.

Our nonprofit services include:

• Drafting nonprofit Articles of Incorporation with compliant charitable purpose clauses
• Preparing customized Bylaws and Conflict of Interest policies
• Filing for 501(c)(3) recognition with the IRS (including Form 1023 or 1023-EZ)
• Advising on board governance, charitable solicitation registration, and operational compliance

We understand the unique challenges and community responsibilities that come with running a nonprofit, especially those that serve diasporic South Asian communities in Virginia.