- Licensed in all 6 New England states
- contact@ioliberum.com
- (401) 300-4439
Ready to take that side hustle center stage? ioLiberum is here to help.
You’ve tested your concept. You’ve got your first customers. Now it’s time to formalize the business – the right way, from day one.
We help you figure out what you need, from choosing the right entity structure, to setting up your governance, to the licenses and permits you may need to get your business off the ground.
We don’t offer generic advice. We want to learn about what makes you and your business unique and will tailor a custom strategy to minimize your risks and build a solid foundation.
No matter what you decide, we will provide you with knowledge to tackle the first steps with confidence.
Click into the categories below to see some of our most popular services offered with up-front, fixed pricing. Many more services are available. If you don’t see what you are looking for, just drop us a line.
We help you choose and form the right entity (LLC, Stock Corp, or otherwise) based on your specific situation. You'll understand exactly why we recommend what we do, and what it means for your future growth.
Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and buy-sell provisions that protect you and any co-founders. These aren't templates pulled from the internet; they're tailored to your business model and your relationship dynamics.
Trademark searches and filings, copyright registration, and basic IP strategy to protect your brand and creative work from the start.
Client agreements, service contracts, and vendor terms that actually protect your interests. We build reusable templates you can deploy confidently as you grow.
Business licenses, municipal permits, professional registrations, and industry-specific requirements. We map out what you need and when, so you're never caught off-guard.
We start with a free consultation, offer up-front, fixed prices for all services, plain language advice, and take the time we need to do your project right, at no extra cost.
The right business structure depends on your desire for liability protection, tax strategy, number of owners/investors, and growth plans.
Yes! Even though most New England state statutes don't require a written operating agreement, you absolutely should have one. Here's why:
Every New England startup needs two types of agreements from day one:
Free contract templates can be a starting point, but they carry significant risks:
Protecting your business name requires action at multiple levels, and the type of protection depends on how you use the name.
State-level protection: When you register your LLC or corporation, your business name is protected within that state; no one else can register the exact same name for the same entity type. However:
Trademark protection: A federal trademark with the USPTO provides the strongest protection:
It depends on where you have "sufficient connection" to each state. You need to register in a state if you:
Have physical presence:
Conduct substantial business:
Business licensing operates at three levels across New England—state, municipal, and sometimes federal. What you need depends on your location, industry, and business activities.
