Incorporate Your Business : A Legal Guide to Forming a Corporation in Your State

by MANCUSO ANTHONY

• ISBN13: 9781413301854
• ISBN10: 1413301851
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-30
• Publisher: Nolo

Summary

Written by the author of Nolo's state-specific corporation books, this national edition takes you through the entire process in any state. When you're finished, your corporation will enjoy unique tax benefits, investment attraction, and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Choosing the Right Legal Structure for Your Business
The Different Ways of Doing Business	2	(20)
Comparing Business Entities at a Glance	22	(4)
Nolo's Small Business Resources	26
How Corporations Work
Kinds of Corporations	3	(5)
Corporate Statutes	8	(1)
Corporate Filing Offices	9	(1)
Corporate Documents	10	(2)
Corporate Powers	12	(1)
Corporate People	12	(16)
Capitalization of the Corporation	28	(2)
Sale and Issuance of Stock	30	(4)
Stock Issuance and the Securities Laws	34
Understanding Corporate Taxes
Federal Corporate Income Tax Treatment	3	(5)
Corporate Accounting Period and Tax Year	8	(1)
Tax Treatment of Employee Compensation and Benefits	9	(3)
Employee Equity Sharing Plans	12	(13)
Tax Concerns When Stock Is Sold	25	(2)
Tax Treatment When Incorporating an Existing Business	27
Seven Steps to Incorporation
Step 1. Choose a Corporate Name	3	(7)
Step 2. Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation	10	(8)
Step 3. Set Up a Corporate Records Book	18	(1)
Step 4. Prepare Your Bylaws	18	(15)
Step 5. Appoint Initial Corporate Directors	33	(1)
Step 6. Prepare Minutes of the First Board Meeting	34	(14)
Step 7. Issue Shares of Stock	48
After You Form Your Corporation
Postincorporation Tasks	2	(6)
Tax and Employer Registration Requirements	8	(1)
Ongoing Corporate Meetings	8
Lawyers and Accountants
Lawyers	2	(3)
How to Look Up the Law Yourself	5	(1)
Accountants and Tax Advisers	6
Appendix A State Sheets
Appendix B 2004 Federal Tax Act Update
Appendix C How to Use the CD-ROM
Appendix D Tear-Out Forms