Business Restructuring Guide • Biz50StartUpBusiness Restructuring Guide
Separate business lines, optimize structure, and prepare for growth with legal entity restructuring options.
Create Separate Legal Entity
Form a new LLC or Corporation for specific business lines
Medium
Complexity
2-4 weeks
Timeframe
$300-$1,500
Cost Range
Key Benefits:
- Clear separation of liabilities
- Easier valuation for investment
- Distinct operational focus
File DBA (Doing Business As)
Register a trade name for your existing entity
Low
Complexity
1-2 weeks
Timeframe
$25-$100
Cost Range
Key Benefits:
- Professional branding
- Marketing flexibility
- Minimal paperwork
Convert Entity Type
Change from LLC to Corp, or vice versa
High
Complexity
4-8 weeks
Timeframe
$500-$3,000
Cost Range
Key Benefits:
- Better tax treatment
- Investment readiness
- Different liability structure
Create Holding Company Structure
Parent company owning multiple subsidiaries
High
Complexity
6-12 weeks
Timeframe
$1,000-$5,000
Cost Range
Key Benefits:
- Asset protection
- Tax optimization
- Easier acquisitions