Mr. Handford works closely with his clients who desire to form a corporation to prepare all the documents necessary in order to properly establish corporate existence. These may include custom-drafted articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, shareholder agreements, stock ledgers and certificates, Employer Identification Number (EIN) filings, and S-corporation elections. Along with providing in-depth consultation and analysis in the start-up phase, he is always available to answer clients' questions. Mr. Handford offers all of these services on either a flat-fee or an hourly billable basis (rounded up to the 10th of an hour). He is pleased to assist all types of enterprises, from the newest sole proprietor desiring a level of protection for personal and business assets to the most venerable company that may require establishment of a subsidiary, affiliate, or joint venture entity. Mr. Handford can also serve as incorporator, Virginia registered agent, and/or corporate secretary.