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An Overview of 501(c)(3) Provisions and Purposes
A business organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code is one used for charitable purposes. The business is exempt from federal taxes and must be a nonprofit. A 501(c)(3) organization may be a private foundation, public......
Mandatory Business Filings for Corporations
Every corporation must file certain documents with the Secretary of State. Many people mistakenly assume that once they have completed their initial establishment filings, there is no need to file anything else. Unfortunately, this kind of......
The Benefits of Using a Corporate Mail Solution for Your Business
Time is of the essence in every business, but few of us have actually quantified the amount of time we spend on various tasks throughout the day. Studies of several business sectors have demonstrated that people consistently underestimate the......
Changing Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation: How and Why
Businesses can change drastically over time. When the officers or directors first decide to incorporate, they may not fully understand what they want their business to do or how it should do it. As the business grows, original plans may not......
Articles of Incorporation and Shareholder Agreements: What's the Difference?
There are two constitutional documents required when setting up a corporation in any U.S. state: Articles of incorporation, which is the primary document and typically regulates the corporation’s activities including its powers and objectives......
S Corporation or LLC: What Is the Best Pass-Through Entity for You?
There are numerous things to think about when starting a business—one of them being the structure your business will operate under. Some entrepreneurs elect to use a pass-through entity to avoid higher taxes commonly found with corporations.......
What Is Foreign Entity Registration and What Do I Need to Know about It?
Foreign entity registration is confusing for many people at first. This is because, although the term includes the word "foreign," it does not really have anything to do with conducting business in other countries. If you are considering......
How to Start Your Own Business
There are a multitude of legal and business issues to consider when it comes to starting a business. Everything from your business’s name, to its structure, to its operation, has legal implications. The following article is a great place to......
How to Set Up Your Business
Many people operate a small business out of their home or operate as a self-employed individual and never take the opportunity to establish themselves as a formal business entity. While this is not an issue with smaller or part-time......
What are the Advantages of Incorporating?
There are many important considerations that an individual must take into account when planning to open their own business. Successful businesses depend on many different elements coming together into a singular and cohesive process that......