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Corporations
This section contains information and resources for small business owners who are interested in forming a corporation. Here you will find tips on legal and tax issues related to corporation -- including creation of articles of incorporation and corporate bylaws -- and a "Corporation QuickStart" tool that walks you through each phase of the incorporation process.
Running a Small Business?
Starting One?
Learn About Corporations
The Legal and Tax Basics
- Why Form a Corporation? Pros and Cons
- Corporations vs. LLCs
- Corporation Basics
- Corporations FAQ
- Corporate Structure: Directors to Shareholders
- Professional Corporations
- More Legal and Tax Basics
Tools & Resources
- Incorporation Packages and Forms
- State Guide: Forms and Filing Fees for Business Formation
- State Guide: State Corporations Offices
- State Guide: Sample Articles of Incorporation
- Sample Certificate of Incorporation
- Real-Life Incorporation Documents
- Sample By-Laws
- Real-Life By-Laws
- Tax Information for Corporations (IRS)
- Tax Forms: Corporations (IRS)
- Tax Forms: "S" Corporations (IRS)
FindLaw QuickStart: Incorporating Your Small Business
- You Can Do It Yourself: Incorporate
- How to Form a Corporation
- Checklist: Starting Your Corporation
- Naming Your Business
- Decide Where to Incorporate
- Should My Very Small Business Incorporate in Delaware?
- Writing and Filing the Articles of Incorporation
- Writing Corporate By-Laws
- Shareholder Buyout Agreements: Plan Ahead for Changes in Corporate Ownership
- Federal Start-Up Requirements
- State Start-Up Requirements
- Local Start-Up Requirements
See also:
Incorporation Resources
Cost-effective forms to manage or incorporate your business.
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