How to Form a Corporation, LLC or Partnership in Ohio

by Brown, W. Dean

• ISBN13: 9781930617193
• ISBN10: 1930617194
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Lightning Source Inc

Summary

When starting a business few people can afford the fee a lawyer charges to submit the correct documents. With the easy-to-follow instructions and forms in these guides, the process of starting a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership is as easy as putting the name and address on the included forms.

Table of Contents

Introduction Before We Go	7	(7)
In a hurry?	7	(4)
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation or LLC, Which Is Right For Your?	11	(12)
The Sole Proprietorship	12	(1)
Advantages & disadvantages	12	(1)
The Partnership	13	(1)
Advantages & disadvantages	13	(1)
The Corporation	13	(6)
S Corporations	14	(1)
S Corporation vs C Corporation	15	(1)
Advantages of incorporating	15	(2)
Disadvantages of incorporating	17	(2)
Limited Liability Companies	19	(1)
Advantages & disadvantages	19	(1)
Of the four types, which is best?	19	(3)
A comparison of business organizations	22	(1)
Forming A Corporation	23	(60)
A little background	23	(1)
In which state should you incorporate?	24	(1)
The incorporating process	25	(23)
S Corporation election	48	(9)
Incorporating an existing business	57	(6)
Minutes of Organizational Meeting	63	(2)
Bylaws	65	(4)
Stock certificates	69	(14)
Forming A Limited Liability Company	83	(30)
A little background	83	(2)
The organization process	85	(10)
The operating agreement	95	(4)
Member certificates	99	(14)
Forming A Partnership	113	(6)
The organization process	114	(1)
The partnership agreement	115	(4)
After You've Organized Your Company	119	(8)
Getting a Federal Employer ID number	119	(1)
New business checklist	120	(7)
Ohio Forms and Instructions	127