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Our General Counsel Services

Running a business means navigating complex legal, governance, and compliance challenges. VirtualCounsel provides outsourced general counsel support—covering board resolutions, governance audits, regulatory advisory, and strategic legal guidance—so your company can scale with confidence and stay protected.

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General Counsel Services we offer

Stay protected as you grow. Our General Counsel services cover board resolutions, governance audits, regulatory research, and tax advisory—ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and providing strategic legal guidance so your business can scale with confidence.
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Comprehensive corporate legal support addressing governance, compliance, and strategic advisory.  
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Board Resolution
$1,200
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Board Resolution

$1,200

Document critical board decisions with precision using our Board Resolution Package. This service includes drafting a tailored resolution to meet the needs of your board of directors, a half-hour consultation to review and refine the document, and finalizing the resolution for execution. For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Board Resolution
  • Half (0.5) Hour Consultation
  • Finalize Board Resolution
Stockholder Resolution
$1,200
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Stockholder Resolution

$1,200

Ensure shareholder decisions are accurately documented with our Stockholder Resolution Package. This service includes drafting a customized resolution tailored to your stockholders’ requirements, a half-hour consultation to address specific needs, and finalizing the resolution for execution.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Draft Stockholder Resolution
  • Half (0.5) Hour Consultation
  • Finalize Stockholder Resolution
Corporate Governance Audit
$6,000
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Corporate Governance Audit

$6,000

Maintaining effective corporate governance is critical to ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the long-term success of your business. Our Corporate Governance Audit provides a comprehensive review of your company’s structure, compliance practices, and decision-making processes to identify and address areas of improvement.

We review and address corporate structure and compliance issues, evaluate and update foundational documents such as bylaws and operating agreements, and prepare board and shareholder consents or resolutions as needed. Our services also include facilitating board meetings with accurate minutes and supporting regulatory filings, such as SEC filings and state compliance reports, to maintain your company’s good standing.

As part of the audit, we perform a thorough examination of your company’s governance framework to identify weak points and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen compliance and efficiency.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • Comprehensive Review of Corporate Structure
  • Audit of Corporate Compliance
  • Evaluation of Foundational Documents
  • Draft Board and Shareholder Resolutions
  • Board Meeting Structure
  • Regulatory Filings Audit
  • Identification of Governance Weak Points
  • Recommendations for Strengthening Governance and Compliance
Regulatory Research and Advisory
$3,000
General Counsel

Regulatory Research and Advisory

$3,000

You're the subject-matter expert in your industry, and we’re here to advise you on how to scale compliantly. Our Industry-Specific Regulatory Research and Advisory Package provides tailored guidance to navigate complex regulations and legal requirements. Whether you need advice on branding and marketing compliance, GDPR/CCPA privacy regulations, HIPAA requirements, FDA oversight, FTC advertising standards, or international operational challenges, we offer actionable solutions to help your business thrive.

Our services include in-depth research into the specific regulatory or legal issues impacting your industry, clear and practical guidance tailored to your goals, and strategic support to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. With our expertise across diverse industries and regulatory frameworks, we’ll help you build a strong foundation for sustainable growth.

For added value, we offer 20% off hourly billing for any additional turns of the document(s) or consultations and/or negotiations with client and/or third parties needed beyond the included scope.

Scope of Work
  • One (1) Hour Consultation
  • Research Regulations
  • Review Results of Research with Client
  • Advise and Provide Recommendations
Tax Advisory
$1,200
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Tax Advisory

$1,200

Navigate complex tax matters with confidence using our Tax Advisory Package. In collaboration with our trusted referral partner, a tax expert with extensive industry experience, we provide tailored guidance to address your specific tax concerns. This package includes a one-hour consultation, during which you’ll receive expert insights and recommendations on issues such as tax compliance, structuring, and optimization strategies.

Scope of Work
  • Review and Preparation
  • One (1) Hour Consultation
  • Advise and Provide Recommendations

Our General Counsel Offerings Guide

Explore how our General Counsel services support governance, compliance, and strategic advisory. Learn how we help with board resolutions, regulatory research, and audits—plus get expert insights to reduce risk, stay compliant, and make confident business decisions.
Board Resolution Approved
Attached: Signed board resolution confirming corporate action.
Compliance Review Scheduled
14:00 EST – Wednesday
CEO
Appreciate the quick turnaround on our governance audit — investors were impressed with the compliance report.

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Your Formation Advantage

Strengthen Governance

We support board resolutions, shareholder approvals, and corporate governance audits to keep your business on solid legal ground.

Reduce Risk, Gain Confidence

Our proactive legal guidance helps you avoid compliance pitfalls, manage regulatory issues, and protect your company’s future.

Scalable Legal Support

From startups to growing enterprises, our fractional general counsel services adapt to your needs—cost-effective, strategic, and reliable.
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We know that today's clients are technologically sophisticated and expect the same from their service providers. We leverage technology to streamline communication, keep projects organized and make our workflow as efficient as possible.
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Partner with our general counsel experts for ongoing legal support. From board resolutions and governance audits to regulatory and tax advisory, we’ll handle compliance and strategy so you can focus on growing your business.