DISSOLUTION

Close with Confidence – Business Dissolution Lawyers

Shutting down a company doesn’t have to mean confusion or risk. Our experienced business dissolution attorneys help you legally wind down your business with clarity, compliance, and peace of mind.

Legal Guidance for Business Dissolutions & Closures

At Founders Firm, we understand that ending a business is a major decision—whether you're winding down a startup, dissolving a partnership, or closing a company due to changing priorities or financial constraints. Our dissolution lawyers guide you through the process with clarity and professionalism, ensuring all legal requirements are met, liabilities are managed, and closure is handled properly. We work with founders, corporations, partnerships, and professional firms to dissolve businesses across jurisdictions with minimal disruption and long-term risk.

The Business Dissolution Workflow

STEP 1

STEP 1

Legal Review & Strategic Exit Planning

We begin with a review of your business structure, liabilities, contracts, and any shareholder or partnership agreements. If necessary, we coordinate with your accountant or advisors to ensure tax and financial matters are aligned. This strategic planning ensures you dissolve cleanly without leaving loose ends.

STEP 2

STEP 2

Settling Debts, Contracts & Obligations

We guide you through settling outstanding debts, terminating leases, resolving supplier or client contracts, and ensuring that final wages, severance, or employee obligations are met. We also help resolve shareholder disputes and close accounts to prevent lingering liability.

STEP 3

STEP 3

Resolution & Filings

Our attorneys draft all necessary legal resolutions—whether from directors, shareholders, or partners—and file dissolution paperwork with the appropriate government authorities. We handle federal and provincial/state filings, depending on your jurisdiction, and ensure compliance with all formal requirements.

STEP 4

STEP 4

Final Wind-Down & Post-Dissolution Support

Once your business is dissolved, we provide post-closure support including record retention guidance, IP disposition, and responding to creditor inquiries. Our attorneys ensure all boxes are checked so you can move on without looking over your shoulder.

Key Benefits & Services

Full-Service Legal Dissolution Support

From filings to final payments, we provide end-to-end legal support for shutting down your business. Our process is comprehensive, efficient, and designed to eliminate uncertainty during a stressful time.

Clear Exit Planning & Risk Reduction

Improper dissolutions can result in unpaid tax exposure, lawsuits, or personal liability. We proactively identify legal risks and ensure all necessary steps are taken to close your company cleanly and legally.

Dispute Resolution & Partnership Wind-Down

If your business partners disagree on how to exit, we offer legal mediation and structured dissolution frameworks to avoid litigation and protect everyone’s interests—especially in startups, family businesses, or professional firms.

Startup, Corporation & Partnership Dissolutions

Whether you're dissolving a startup that didn’t scale, a profitable company ready to exit, or a professional firm undergoing a split, we tailor our services to your structure and jurisdiction.

Industries & Entities We Work With

Our dissolution attorneys advise clients across a wide range of industries and business types. We commonly support:

  • Startups & Tech Companies: Founder splits, shutdowns after funding stalls, wind-down post-acquisition

  • Service Businesses & Agencies: Partnership dissolutions, client offboarding, asset distribution

  • Professional Corporations: Law firm dissolution, medical group wind-down,exit planning

  • Retail & E-commerce: Lease terminations, inventory resolution, staff offboarding

  • Holding Companies: Clean closure of unused or dormant entities

WHY US

Why Choose Founders Firm?

We know that closing a business isn’t just legal—it’s personal. Founders Firm delivers structured, compassionate legal support to help you exit professionally and with confidence. Our attorneys remove ambiguity and help you make clean, timely decisions so you can move forward—whether it’s to your next venture or the next chapter in your career.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes—legal guidance ensures compliance, reduces risk, and prevents future liability. It's especially critical for corporations, partnerships, and regulated industries.

  • Key steps include drafting resolutions, filing dissolution documents, settling debts, notifying stakeholders, canceling registrations, and closing tax accounts.

  • Timelines vary, but most standard dissolutions can be completed within 4–8 weeks. Complex cases may take longer due to debts, disputes, or regulatory approvals.

  • Yes—we regularly assist professional firms with clean closures, including record retention, partnership disputes, and ethical regulatory compliance.

Ready to Close Confidently? Schedule Your Free Consultation

Don’t leave your business open to risk. Speak with a dedicated business dissolution lawyer today to begin the legal shutdown process—compliance-first, drama-free, and designed to protect your future.