With many online services offering to set up your business without assistance from an attorney at a discount of the price, why should you invest extra money in startup costs by hiring an attorney? An attorney not only files your organizing documents, drafts your company documents, and files for your business’s Tax ID number, an attorney will also provide you with advice regarding the liability protection, operating benefits and drawbacks, and taxation of business structures and help you determine which business structure best suits your business plan. Investing in your business on the front end by seeking professional guidance will help you avoid headaches and save money over the life your business.