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Starting a business—or growing an existing one—comes with important legal decisions. One of the first and most critical choices is selecting the right legal entity structure for your business.
This free seminar is designed specifically for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business owners and new entrepreneurs in Sonoma County who want a clear, practical introduction to legal entity formation and what it means for their business.
A legal fellow, Mark Johnson, from Legal Aid of Sonoma County will cover:
Types of legal entities (such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations)
Key elements of each type of legal entity
Important considerations when choosing the right structure for your business
Basic steps involved in forming a legal entity
There will also be time for:
Legal Q&A for small business owners
Brief individual questions
An opportunity to sign up for a free attorney consultation through Legal Aid of Sonoma County
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm (Doors open at 1:30 pm for refreshments)
Location: Sonoma County Economic Development Collaborative 141 Stony Circ.e, Ste 110, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Admission: Free (registration required) Seats are limited, please register early. Registration will close on Jan 24 or when sold out. Wait list will then be enabled.
Asian American and Pacific Islander small business owners
New entrepreneurs and start-up businesses
Business owners considering expanding or formalizing their business
Sonoma County residents seeking accessible legal information for business formation
Presentation will be in English
Simultaneous interpretation in an Asian language may be arranged, depending on requests from registrants
Deadline for requesting language interpretation is January 19.
The venue is wheelchair accessible
Refreshments and beverages will be provided
Legal Aid of Sonoma County has served Sonoma County’s low-income and vulnerable populations for over 65 years, assisting more than 3,000 adults and 2,000 children each year with crisis legal needs, including housing stability, domestic violence prevention, disaster recovery, and access to health and employment.
This seminar is part of Legal Aid of Sonoma County’s Small Business Equity and Recovery Program, presented in collaboration with AAPIC North Bay.
AAPIC North Bay is a nonprofit organization that connects, supports, and advocates for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the North Bay through education, civic engagement, and community-based programs.
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English (pdf / jpg), Simplified Chinese (pdf / jpg), Vietnamese (pdf / jpg), Laos (pdf / jpg), Thai (pdf / jpg), and Cambodian (pdf / jpg).
Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organization.122 Calistoga Road, #357, Santa Rosa, CA 95409.
