Introduction: Before We Go | p. 7 |
In a hurry? | p. 7 |
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation or LLC, Which Is Right For You? | p. 11 |
The Sole Proprietorship | p. 12 |
Advantages and disadvantages | p. 12 |
The Partnership | p. 13 |
Advantages and disadvantages | p. 13 |
The Corporation | p. 13 |
S Corporations | p. 14 |
S Corporations vs C Corporation | p. 15 |
Advantages of incorporating | p. 15 |
Disadvantages of incorporating | p. 17 |
Limited Liability Companies | p. 19 |
Advantages and disadvantages | p. 19 |
Of the four types, which is best? | p. 19 |
A comparison of business organizations | p. 23 |
Forming A Corporation | p. 25 |
A little background | p. 25 |
In which state should you incorporate? | p. 26 |
The incorporating process | p. 27 |
S Corporation election | p. 50 |
Incorporating an existing business | p. 59 |
Stock certificates | p. 73 |
Forming A Limited Liability Company | p. 85 |
A little background | p. 85 |
The organization process | p. 87 |
The operating agreement | p. 97 |
Member certificates | p. 103 |
Forming A Partnership | p. 115 |
The organization process | p. 116 |
The partnership agreement | p. 117 |
After You've Organized Your Company | p. 121 |
Getting a Federal Tax ID number | p. 121 |
New business checklist | p. 122 |
QuickStart Forms And Instructions | p. 129 |
Table of Contents provided by Syndetics. All Rights Reserved. |