NYC Entertainment Business Attorney

Entertainment Business Formation in New York

Behind every creative career and entertainment venture is a business entity. Whether you are launching a production company, forming a record label, establishing a publishing entity, or structuring a management company, the legal foundation determines your liability protection, tax treatment, ownership structure, and ability to grow.

At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., we combine business formation expertise with deep understanding of entertainment industry practices to create structures that work for creative businesses.

Entertainment Entities We Form

• Production Companies: Film, television, and digital content production entities with proper liability separation between projects
• Record Labels: Independent label structuring including artist agreements, distribution arrangements, and catalog ownership
• Publishing Companies: Music and literary publishing entities for songwriters, authors, and catalog acquisitions
• Management Companies: Talent management entities with proper fiduciary structures
• Content Creator Entities: LLCs and loan-out companies for influencers, YouTubers, and digital creators
• Joint Ventures: Collaborative entities for co-productions, partnerships, and shared ventures

Key Structuring Considerations

Loan-Out Companies

Many entertainment professionals operate through loan-out companies — entities that contract with studios, labels, and other parties on the individual's behalf. They provide liability protection, tax planning opportunities, and professional separation.

Project-Specific Entities

Film and television productions are often structured through single-purpose entities (SPEs) that isolate each project's liabilities. We form production SPEs, draft operating agreements, and structure financing and distribution arrangements.

Financing & Investment Structures

Entertainment ventures seeking outside investment must comply with securities regulations. We advise on entity structuring, prepare offering documents, and ensure compliance with federal and state securities laws.

Serving New York and New Jersey

Agarunov Law Firm is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. We represent artists, producers, content creators, and entertainment companies throughout the tri-state area including all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and Northern New Jersey including Bergen County, Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken), and Essex County (Newark, Montclair).

New York City is the epicenter of music, media, and entertainment, and our Manhattan office provides convenient access for clients across the industry.