Category Archives: Formalities
What is a registered agent and do I need one?
In every state, a registered agent is required for any corporation, LLC or other entity. A registered agent is a person or entity which has a street address (cannot be a post office box) in the state of filing who … Continue reading
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Five essential documents needed to organize a corporation.
The essential documents required to fully organize a small corporation include the following: Articles of Incorporation. This document, which is also sometimes referred to as the Corporate Charter or Certificate of Incorporation, is the official document filed with the Corporate … Continue reading
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Is it necessary or wise to reserve a corporate name in advance?
It is not necessary to reserve a corporate name in advance if you have checked the name and have found it available and are ready to file your corporation. Reserving a name in advance means you pay an extra fee. … Continue reading
What is the first step required to form a corporation?
Unless you are reserving a corporate name, the first step to filing a corporation is to file articles of incorporation with the Corporate Filing Office of your state. Most state websites have a standard form of articles of incorporation online … Continue reading
Can I use a name to conduct business that is different than the corporate name?
A corporation can have an assumed business name (abn) (also sometimes referred to as a dba – which stands for – doing business as) just as an individual can. For example, your corporation name might be XYZ Landscaping, Inc.., but … Continue reading
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What steps are required to complete the corporate organization?
Step 1. File Articles of Incorporation. The initial step in incorporating a business is to file articles of incorporation in the state Corporate Filing Office, which is usually the secretary of state’s office. This is done in the state where … Continue reading
Can I operate more than one type of business under the same corporation?
In most cases the answer is yes. Most states only require a general purpose clause in the articles of incorporation. That means that you can state in your articles of incorporation that the corporation is entitled to engage in all … Continue reading
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Can I use any name I want for my new corporation?
You can usually choose any name you want as long as it is not already used by someone else or is not obscene or objectionable. [FE3] When articles of incorporation are filed, the Corporate Filing Office will check its database … Continue reading
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Where is the best place to form my new corporation?
The best answer is usually in the state where you intend to conduct most of your business or where you have an office or business presence. This is because if you incorporate in a different state than the one you … Continue reading
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When a corporation is formed, can it operate in all states?
You must choose a state to incorporate in and once you incorporate; your corporation is considered a domestic corporation of that state. Each state has its own corporation laws and its own requirements for incorporation and your corporation is governed … Continue reading
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