What is a Registered Agent (RA) ? – A Registered Agent or RA is the person listed on the incorporation documents as the official contact of the corporation/LLC. The RA must be located at a physical street address (called the Registered Office) located within the state of incorporation. It cannot be a Post Office Box or [...]
Jan
25
Aug
19
Series LLC
The LLC (Limited Liability Company) is fast becoming the business entity of “choice” for many business owners when they choose to incorporate. Recently, another form of LLC, the Series LLC has started to gain in popularity. The Series LLC is defined as: “…a limited liability company with more than one series of members, managers, or LLC interest having separate [...]
Jul
06
What does a Corporate Service Company do?!
What is a Corporate Service Company or Incorporation Service Provider? It’s a common question for those considering incorporation for their business. Here is what they are and why you might use one: An attorney is not required * when you are filing the incorporation documents for your business. A business owner can prepare their own [...]
May
24
Incorporating…it’s what we do!
Incorporating…it’s what we do! There are many service companies out there who advertise incorporation services along with a wide variety of other services. For example, they may offer preparation of legal documents such as wills or contracts and in addition to those services, they may assist you with the drafting and possibly with the filing [...]
Mar
30
How to pick – C Corp, S Corp, LLC, or ?
Now sure which type of entity is right for you? Here is a quick reference guide to give you some of the basic differences between the most common entity choices: C Corp – Owned By – % of ownership is determined by shareholders – an unlimited number of shareholders are allowed. Their % of shares [...]
Feb
07
Changing The Name Of Your Company
Changing Your Company Name – You are not stuck with your company’s original name as it was incorporated, BUT you do have to “do it right”, to make the change official! Maybe you were using the initials or the names of your business partners and now your cousin Jack is no longer with the company, or maybe you [...]
Jan
25
Starting a new business? Start here!
Starting a new business in 2011 – Great Resource Guides for Entrepreneurs Originally Posted in Kochie’s Corner 1/2011) Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again – when we start fresh in our personal lives and our professional lives. A time to envision new dreams, make new goals, and put together plans of action. [...]
Jan
17
EIN (Federal ID) – The Most Commonly Asked Questions Answered!
What is an EIN / Federal ID Number? – The EIN (Employer Identification Number) (sometimes called the Federal ID Number) is like a social security number for a company. This number identifies the business with the IRS and is used when filing taxes, opening a bank account or applying for credit or a loan. It [...]
Jan
12
Update and/or Change Director, Officer, Manager, Member Information
When Do I Update and/or Change my Director, Officer, Manager, Member information with the State where I am incorporated? Initial Director(s) or Member(s)/Manger(s) Information – Most states allow you to incorporate anonymously (meaning you do NOT have to include the initial Director or Manager/Member information on the Certificate of Incorporation/Formation itself). (When you incorporate with CorpCo [...]