Incorporation is the forming of a new corporation.
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Are my sweat equity milestones protected by a pre incorporation founders agreement [closed]
I have received an pre-incorporation founders agreement offer for sweat equity in a web startup in return for my technical expertise.
The agreement defines three milestones A, B and C.
A is for 2% ...
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Catch 22 trying to revive a forfeited corporate charter
Ten years ago I formed an S-Corp in Maryland with myself as the sole shareholder and director. Unfortunately I didn't have a handle on making all the required tax filings and payments, and the ...
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US federal business incorporation? [closed]
When I am incorporating a business in most other countries, even some other federations, I am incorporating with that country's national government and I don't care about the ...
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Best way to start a business with the intent to sell? [closed]
I am developing a mobile web app with the intent to sell if/when it becomes successful. Although the app is structured to be monetized, my focus is on growth and preperation to sell and therefore will ...
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Is it a good idea to use the same name as an inactive/void company
What are some concerns about forming a new company that has the same name as an inactive/void company?
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Form 1 Corporation for Multiple Small Businesses?
I am currently doing Freelance work as a programmer. I also would like to try a few ideas for some small Drop-shipping style eCommerce websites.
What I am wanting to know, is can I form a single ...
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State of incorporation for remote workers
I have a single-member LLC and do programming contract work for clients. My LLC is incorporated in North Carolina, where I used to live, but I am currently and for the foreseeable future living in ...
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Incorporate company for running a web2.0 website to be used globally
I live in India. I need to start a social networking site here for the indian users as well as spread it to users abroad in USA, Europe, Australia. As of now, I start as a 1-man startup. I need to ...
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Domain name confusion
Intended name for my startup seems to be free to use. A search in global/eu/us trademark databases all returned no entity with the same name.
TLDs with my domain are either free or offered for sale ...
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Question About C-Corp, Shareholder, and Officer
Person A wants to start a C-Corp in California operating a news website. He is wondering if the following form is legal?
A is the only Shareholder and the only Director owning 100% equity.
A will ...
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legal advice, incorporating
My startup is based in Latin America (Mexico), but it will cater to the US market, so at first, should I register my company in the US while remaining at Mexico? I am close to the Arizona border, but ...
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Should I register my C Corp in Delaware if I live in Virginia and I'm doing business in Virginia?
I called a CPA in Virginia and he told me it's better to create your C corp in Delaware, because their tax system is so flexible that you don't need to pay for state tax. Is that true? And is it Ok if ...
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Web Startup: Living in Florida, incorporating in Delaware/Florida? [duplicate]
I am running single owned web startup right now. Its not live yet so that is why I am posting this question. I am currently living in Florida for past 3 years and within next couple of months I will ...
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Can I incorporate my internet business in California/Delaware without a “physical address”?
I am planning a startup in internet space and I live in California. I do not wish to use my home address as the place-of-business (physical) address in the incorporation documents due to concerns ...
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Language for Articles of Organization LLC Ownership
I am in the process of drafting the articles of organization for my LLC.
I would like to specify in there, that the ownership of the LLC is specified with units, and LLC members receive a certain ...
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Out-of-state LLC for Amazon Associates?
I'm planning on launching a website that revolves around product recommendations and reviews, which would make use of the Amazon API to take advantage of their affiliate program.
I was surprised to ...
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Setting up daughter companies?
I have a federally incorporated company, lets call it Company INC, and a bank account for it. The company activity is listed as a technology company, but I want to branch out and do some more ...
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What is the best way to prepare and e-file Form 1120
I own a US C coporation and i've linked a checking account to it with an EIN. I'm a freelancer and I've received some payments for my services through Google checkout & Paypal, The total amount ...
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Co-Founder of Company wants to quit
I have a unique problem that I was hoping to get some clarity on.
The Co-Founder of our business (in Canada) wants to end the business and get out. The company has been operating for 3 years and has ...
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Startup advice on business structure for an international call center
I'm Canadian and living in Canada and I have a professional friend who is American and living in the States. He and I want to start a call center. The operation will be centered around him for sales ...
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Non-US Citizen Corporation
I'm not-US citizen that want to incorporate C-Corp. My company should based on advertisements as primary income. I will fly to US in order to open US bank account. I'm not intend to hiring permanent ...
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I'm setting up a US branch/subsidiary of a UK-based company. How do I go about this?
A company that I'm working for is registered as a UK limited company.
How would I go about setting up a US branch/subsidiary of this company?
Should I register as an LLC, S Corp, C Corp, or what?
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Can I use the registered agent address as the “actual business address” in CA and DE? [duplicate]
When using web services such as bizfilings.com to file articles of incorporation, they provide free registered agent for a few months. The articles for incorporation using these services ask for ...
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Set up C-Corp now or upon funding?
So I'm incorporating my start-up. For now, life is simple (single owner, little to no expenses or income). But if the product gains sufficient traction within the next year or two, I expect to raise ...
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Can I resubmit under my company an abandon patent that was under my name?
If I submitted a patent under my personal name and it was abandoned, can I later resubmit or rather submit it under my company name?
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Can a non-profit entity form a for-profit small business?
Can a non-profit organization with federal tax exempt under section 501(c) form a child commercial company? Of course, the small business is not the main theme of the mother company, just a ...
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Which country to incorporate web startup in?
If we have a web startup originally targetting users from country A, but the majority of users end up to be from America, is it sufficient to have the company incorporated in country A?
Additionally ...
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Paying Delaware franchise even if filed after the end of accounting year
Ok so this is somewhat urgent since the Delaware franchise tax is due in a day, but right as I was about to pay I had a question: Do I need to pay any franchise taxes this year even though I ...
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If a foreigner incorporates federally in Canada for a web company, is provincial registration required?
If a foreigner wants to incorporate in Canada for a web startup which will have no actual physical presence in Canada (except for the required director), does he have to also register (and pay taxes) ...
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Set up an American corporation for a foreign national
I know a US citizen, I'll refer to as Frank, who was approached by a friends brother, Harry, who owns a mobile data account management company in Canada.
This company currently purchases accounts at ...
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Initial board meeting for single person c-corp
Is it unnecessary to have a board meeting (meeting minutes) when it's just a single person in the newly formed company (Delaware c-corp)?
Should you issue yourself shares immediately upon ...
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What is the cheapest state to start an LLC in?
I'm curious about filing fees and annual taxes in the various states. Is there anywhere that breaks this information down in a clear easy to understand format?
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When do I need to file as a foreign corporation?
We recently formed a c-corp in DE and are currently bootstrapping as we look for outside investment. Since we are currently based outside of DE, we will need to file as a foreign corporation at some ...
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Will Your Employeer Find Out if You Incorporate? (United States)
If you work full-time for a large Fortune 100 company and register a Delaware corporation, will your employer find out about it? Obviously there is some public record, but is this something easy to ...
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Temporary UK registered office
I am just about to incorporate a company in the UK as I am about to go through a thirteen week accelerator programme.
In order to incorporate I am required to provide a registered office address, ...
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Will I REALLY save on taxes by incorporating offshore?
I'm about to launch a product and need to register a company (in order to handle payments for my product, and get a merchant account). I'll give specific information on my own situation below, but my ...
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How long does it take for a lawyer to incorporate and organize a startup?
Assuming just the typical documents are made such as shareholder agreement, bylaws, stock purchase agreement, IP agreements, etc.
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Seek advices for equity distribution about our situation [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Forming a new software startup, how do I allocate ownership fairly?
We are still in the early stage of a company doing seo syndication tool and I would like your ...
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Anual Report was Filed but 'NOT GOOD STANDING' according to Cyber Drive Illinois
I mailed in the Anual Report (with payment) for the company about a week before it was due but according to the Cyber Drive Illinois it has not been filed and the check has not been cashed. It is now ...
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What legal documents should I receive after incorporation of a private company?
Few months ago, I started to incorporate a private company in India. Due to legal process overheads, I outsourced the task to a reputed law company.
Now, whole process is almost finished. I want to ...
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C-Corp vs LLC. How much more complex?
I am starting a technology business with my 50% partner. We are trying to decide between an LLC and a C-Corp. (We are in Michigan) In our case an S-Corp probably won't work too well. I've read a ...
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Best location for corporation setup with no physical location?
I'm looking to put together a "virtual studio" with no physical location, at least initially. The current portfolio of founders could potential consist of members in 4 different states and 1 in ...
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Should a short term consultant incorporate?
I have recently been employed as a consultant doing software development for a company based in California (for around $100K). I am a US citizen and I am thinking of incorporating, mainly for the ...
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Tax Year & Incorporation Question
My partner & I just won $30,000 in a business plan competition. We haven't incorporated yet (and therefore haven't cashed the check). We plan on spending all the money to get the business ...
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C Corp Physical address
I am the owner of a C Corp in DE. Developers are working remotely across the country.
I live in PA.
am I required to register a foreign entity in PA and other states that the developers are working ...
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Minimum Cost of Par Value for 10 million Common Shares (Delaware)
It is my understanding that many tech startups form their C Corp in Delaware and issue 10 million common shares for various reasons.
My question has to do with Par Value per share. Most startups ...
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What's the cost and paperwork of dissolving a Delaware corporation?
I have been working with my co-founder for the past year and recently we decided to part ways. However, about 2 months ago we incorporated our business in Delaware. Each of us is starting from scratch ...
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Incorporated in US but expenses in another country?
I'm forming a US C corporation in Delaware. Paid the service fees to a lawyer and everything's ready to be filed.
My goals are very simple as:
Having a US presence for user credibility,
Opening a ...
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Reasons not to start as an S corporation for a small professional services firm
My understanding is that an S corporation is the easiest for a new firm, and can always be changed to a C corporation later. What are the reasons not to do it this way?
The firm under consideration ...
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Use a law firm to form c corp
Is it necessary to use a law firm to form a Delaware c corp with only 1 owner/shareholder?
Can I just do that myself? even though I live in a different state?
