Guide: Governance Documents
By Michael Freeman | Acacia This guide is intended for someone who is either forming a new entity and wants to approach the governance documentation correctly, or who has an…
24 May 2026
24 May 2026
Common Mistakes in Agreements
By Michael Freeman | Acacia The governance document mistakes that cause the most damage are rarely exotic. They are straightforward drafting and process failures that accumulate overtime until something forces…
24 May 2026
Structuring Control Agreements
By Michael Freeman | Acacia One of the more consequential decisions in forming a business entity is how control is structured within the internal governance documents. This is particularly relevant…
24 May 2026
Why Internal Documents Matter
By Michael Freeman | Acacia Filing articles of organization or articles of incorporation creates the legal shell of a business entity. What most people do not fully appreciate at the…
24 May 2026
Guide: EIN and Banking
By Michael Freeman | Acacia This guide walks through the EIN application and business banking setup process in order that things actually happen. It is written for someone who has…
24 May 2026
Common Setup Issues
By Michael Freeman | Acacia Most problems that arise during entity setup are predictable and avoidable with a bit of preparation. After working through these processes with a range of…
24 May 2026
Banking Requirements for Entities
By Michael Freeman | Acacia Opening a business bank account is not a formality. It is a legal and operational necessity for any entity that will conduct business, receive payments,…
24 May 2026
What an EIN Is
By Michael Freeman | Acacia An Employer Identification Number, commonly called an EIN, is a nine-digit number issued by the Internal Revenue Service to identify a business entity for federal…