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Certificate of Incorporation Help Guides

How to Choose a State for Organization or Incorporation
If you have decided to start a new business, you will have a lot of important decisions to make. These decisions include what type of business entity you want to form (i.e. corporation, partnership, LLC, etc.), what types of products or......
Understanding Articles of Incorporation
If you have decided to start your own business, and have determined to form a corporation rather than another type of legal business entity, you will need to create articles of incorporation for your new business. The articles of incorporation......
When Is It Time to Transition to a Corporation or LLC
When many people first launch their business, they often start out as a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Sometimes the decision to use this type of structure is one of convenience—it is much easier to set up a sole proprietorship compared......
Incorporation Next Steps: What to Do after You Have Incorporated
If you have recently started a business, you more than likely went through the process of determining the best structure for your business. For those who have filed articles of incorporation with the appropriate state agencies, you may not......
Business Formation for Real Estate Investments
Real estate can be a great investment if you plan it correctly. Since the housing market bust in 2008, investors have been wary of starting back up in real estate, but home prices have made a significant recovery since then. Nonetheless, the......
When to Incorporate Your Business: Key Factors to Consider
From intellectual property to personal liability, incorporation protects against the biggest risks of entrepreneurship, but at a cost. For entrepreneurs struggling to break even, the timing of incorporation is everything. Incorporate too soon......
What Are the Differences between Incorporated and Unincorporated Businesses?
As a business owner, you have several options when it comes to the legal structure of your business. Choosing the right model for your organization will depend on several key factors. How you feel about risk, any concerns you have about......
Naming Your Business: Corporate Names, Fictitious Names, and DBAs
If you are just starting your business, or even just considering getting started, developing a name for your venture is likely high on your to-do list. The business’ name will be an important part of the company. It is likely a decision that......
Asset Protection: The Corporate Veil and Charging Orders
You can plan in such a way that increases your potential to protect your assets and property from creditor claims. This type of planning must start long before you need it, and learning about the possible ways that a business entity can help......
Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status and Articles of Incorporation
Nonprofits benefit from incorporation in different ways than for-profit businesses. While for-profit companies take advantage of tax savings and asset protection when they incorporate, nonprofits gain even more benefits from a tax standpoint.......