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Wondering what happens after you submit your incorporation order to us? Have questions about using MaxFilings to incorporate your business or form an LLC? Here you'll see basic questions about our system that can help make your experience smooth and hassle-free. FAQ About MaxFilings
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- Registered Agent
- Certified Copy of Business Formation Documents
- Foreign Qualification
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Business Forms on CD
- Kit, Seal & Sample Forms
– Profit Corporation - Kit, Seal & Sample Forms
– Professional Corporation - Kit, Seal & Sample Forms
– LLC - Kit, Seal & Sample Forms
– Professional LLC - Kit, Seal & Sample Forms
– Nonprofit Corporation - Amendment
- DBA - Fictitious Name
- Apostille
- Obtain Federal Tax ID # (EIN)
- Prepare Federal Tax ID # (EIN)
- Reinstatement
- Conversion
- Dissolution
- Name Check
- Name Reservation
- Prepare S Corporation Election
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Corporations
- 1. What is a corporation?
- 2. What is the difference between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?
- 3. How is a corporation structured?
- 4. What are some of the advantages of a corporation?
- 5. What are some of the disadvantages of a corporation?
- 6. Do I need an attorney to form a corporation?
- 7. In which state should I incorporate?
- 8. What are Articles of Incorporation?
- 9. What is an Incorporator?
- 10. What are Bylaws?
- 11. What is the Board of Directors?
- 12. How many Directors are necessary?
- 13. What are the Officers of a corporation?
- 14. What are Authorized Shares?
- 15. What is Par Value?
- 16. What is a Dividend?
- 17. What is a DBA - Fictitious Name?
- 18. What is a Registered Agent and do I need one?
- 19. What is a Corporate Kit?
- 20. What is a Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN)?
- 21 . How do I begin the process of forming my corporation?
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A corporation is recognized by the law as an individual entity, separate from its shareholders (owners), and is many times treated as a human being. Its most important characteristic is the fact that shareholders, directors and officers enjoy limited liability for the debts, obligations and liabilities of the business as well as liability stemming from possible legal action. Protection of shareholders’ personal assets is one of the major reasons business owners choose to incorporate. Normally, shareholders cannot lose more than the amount they invested in the corporation. If the corporation goes bankrupt, the shareholders will not be liable for its debts. Should someone sue the corporation and it is found liable, they can take the corporation’s property to satisfy the judgment but if that property does not satisfy the judgment, they will not be able to take a shareholder’s personal assets, i.e. home, car, or a bank account. An exception to a shareholder’s limited liability exists when the corporation has recklessly harmed people or has been used to perpetuate a fraud. A corporation best serves owners who want both limited liability and a more formal business structure. |
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The MaxFilings Corporate Kit includes all of the following:
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