How can you file for incorporation?

Answer 1

In the US, the process of incorporation of a for-profit company is not difficult. For whatever state you are in go to the Secretary of State web site, you should be able to get the company incorported by submitting the right paperwork to the Secretay of State. You should also be able to find what form to use on this web site as well. Each state usually charges a small fee for this.

General steps:

1. Locate your SOS web page (Google "Secretary of state _ Your state here")

2. Click on "Company Incorporation"

3. Download the paperwork.

4. Do a search to ensure you have a unique business name.

5. Fill out the paperwork and mail your check with it. To expedite, it usually costs about $100 more.

6. Wait about a week to receive your registration number.

7. Get your EIN from www.irs.gov. You will need this to open a business bank account and to hire employees/IC's.

You can also google "company incorporation" and buy a package from a legal document provider to simplify the process. While it makes it somewhat more organized, it is generally unnecessary.

Also, keep in mind that you may want to incorporate in a different state than that in which you reside. For example, many real estate companies choose to incorporate in Delaware due to its well documented case law and business owner protection statutes.

Answer

See related question "How do you incorporate a business?" linked below.

Answer 2

The first step in forming a corporation is to file an application of incorporation with the state. State incorporation laws differ and corporations often organize in those states with the more favorable laws. After the application of incorporation has been approved, the state grants a charter or articles of incorporation. The articles of incorporation formally create the corporation.

Answer 3

Corporation can be formed by an individual or by an existing company forming subsidiary. In order to form an corporation the following steps must be completed:

1. Choose an available business name that complies with corporation rules of the state where company in going to be incorporated.

2. Appoint the initial directors.

3.File articles of incorporation, and pay a filing fee.

4. Create corporate "bylaws,".

5. Hold the first meeting of the board of directors.

6. Issue stock certificates to the initial owners (shareholders) of the corporation.

7. Obtain any licenses and permits that are required for your business.

Answer 4

The question implies that one needs a copy of the certificate of incorporation of a company. It can be obtained by submitting a written request to the State Division of Corporations, with the requisite fee.

Answer 5

You have to file the articles for incorporation with your appropriate state offices. Usually the name for a corporation has three parts. Corporate bylaws must be filed with the state.