Top 10 Incorporation Mistakes
Written by attorney Robert Olson, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
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Written by attorney Robert Olson, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
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Written by attorney Robert Olson, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Consequences to Not Observing Corporate Formalities - Loss of Tax Deductions and Limited Liability. Businesses incorporate for two main reasons: tax benefits and limited liability. However, in... more
Written by attorney Alexander Latta, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Interact using the Corporation's Name. All interactions with any third parties such as customers or creditors should be done in the Corporation’s name, and, where in writing, on Corporation letterhead.
Written by attorney Antone Johnson, over 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
Action by Incorporator. After incorporating the company by filing a Certificate of Incorporation, the incorporator appoints the initial director(s) to the Board using a document called "Action by... more
Written by attorney Robert Olson, over 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
Get New ID Numbers. Your new corporation requires new federal and state ID tax numbers. Your corporation is never allowed to use your social security number or your prior tax ID number as its own... more
Written by attorney Daniel Wright, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Formation of the Entity. These days, forming a corporation or a limited liability company is as easy as locating the appropriate government website (typically the secretary of state of the relevant... more
Written by attorney Mark Smallhouse, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Draft Invoices and Contracts to Prevent Legal Problems. Your business’ invoices and contracts provide important opportunities for you to prevent legal problems, and to tip the balance of any dispute... more
Written by attorney Eric Koester, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
SUMMARY: How the 'Rules of Thumb' Work?. First off, entity selection is an important process for any new business -- so spend the time to talk to an attorney and/or an accountant. Spending that... more
Written by attorney Julie Martin, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Register Your LLC with The Washington Secretary of State. You can do so on-line or by mail. The cost is currently $175 + $20 for online filing. Go to Washington Secretary of State's website (link... more
Written by Avvo Staff, almost 5 years ago. STAFF PICK
A divorce settlement is the final legal agreement between a husband and wife that documents the terms of the divorce. Once the divorce settlement is signed by both spouses and accepted as fair and... more
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