Incorporation

1. Business Structure Selection

Limited Liability Company (LLC) – Flexible management, pass-through taxation, and limited liability.

Corporation (C-Corp or S-Corp) – Ideal for businesses seeking investors, offering stock, and planning for long-term growth.

Nonprofit Corporation – Designed for charitable, educational, or social purposes with tax-exempt status.

2. Name Registration & Compliance

Checking business name availability.

Reserving the name if required by the state.

Registering a Doing Business As (DBA) name if applicable.

3. Filing Incorporation Documents

LLC: Filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.

Corporation: Filing Articles of Incorporation and preparing bylaws.

4. Obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Required for tax filing and opening a business bank account.

Issued by the IRS.

5. Registered Agent Services

A registered agent receives legal and tax documents on behalf of the business.

It is required in most states for LLCs and corporations.

6. Operating Agreements & Corporate Bylaws

LLC Operating Agreement – Defines ownership and management structure.

Corporate Bylaws – Outlines corporate governance, roles, and responsibilities.

7. Business Licenses & Permits

Assistance in determining and obtaining necessary licenses based on industry and location.

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

8. Annual Reports & Compliance

Filing annual reports and franchise tax to maintain good standing.

Ensuring compliance with legal and tax obligations.

9. Business Banking & Financial Setup

Assistance in opening a business bank account.

Guidance on obtaining business credit and financing options.

10. Additional Services

Trademark registration.

Business insurance recommendations.

Virtual office and mail forwarding services.

Incorporation services guide business owners in choosing the best structure based on liability, taxation, and scalability.