corporate formation

Good planning is critical for the success of any entrepreneur. This article, the first of three in the “starting a business checklist” series, will guide you through the initial stage of starting a new business. After you are finished planning your business with this information, you'll be able...

It is of critical importance to choose a strong Board of Directors for a new corporation. This article will explain the functions of the board and provide best practices on the selection process. This is the third article in the "How to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation" and fourth...

This article is an introduction to creating and incorporating a nonprofit organization and obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. The steps to create a nonprofit organization by yourself are listed at the end of this article. Introduction, Costs of Creating a Nonprofit Organization The first...

This article provides best practices on how to select a good company name when creating a new corporation. It is the third article in the "How to Create a Nonprofit Organization / Corporation" and fourth in the "How to Incorporate a Business (For-Profit)" series. Every for-profit corporation...

What is a corporation and why do people choose to file them instead of a partnership or a simple sole proprietorship? This article will give you a basic primer on corporations and understand what they are, why they are desirable and what is required to incorporate your business. What is a...