California Corporate Legal Guides (10 found)

Written by Robin Mashal
There are numerous articles addressing the advantages of incorporating your business. I would like to point out some disadvantages of incorporating a business under certain circumstances under California law.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A "C Corporation" (or simply a Corporation) is considered by law to be a unique entity separate from those that own it...
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A subchapter "S" Corporation, also called an S Corporation, is a corporation that once incorporated, elects a special tax status...
3 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A corporation is a particular form of business created according to the laws of a specific state or country...
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Generally speaking, the corporate veil is a legal shield protecting owners, operators, management, employees and shareholders from personal liability.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
To become an S corporation, an "S election" is filed with the IRS under IRC §1362. The election has the effect of making the corporation a pass-through entity for federal tax purposes, but does not change the nature of the entity as a corporation for state law purposes.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
It is not true that a corporate entity is fully formed with the filing of the Articles of Incorporation. There are formation requirements and annual requirements that are commonly referred to as corporate governance. Reaching through the corporate entity to attach personal assets may occur.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
Myth: My corporate records book is not necessary. I filed the Articles, why bother with anything else? The reason for forming a corporate entity in the first place is to have the liability protection if the corporation is sued and so that the corporation can sue in its own name.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
A Family Limited Partnership (FLP) is an entity, like a corporation. It is used to protect assets and keep them in the family. A certificate is filed with state authorities to bring the Partnership into existence. The Partnership has distinct identity and tax identification number. It can own assets
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Tamara Lynn Harper
When a new corporate entity is formed, it must be capitalized, or a value contributed to it by each shareholder, member, or partner depending upon the type of entity created.
Posted in Corporate / Incorporation 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: California