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All that you need to know about Incorporating a firm in the USA


Active Filings is your best source for information about incorporating and LLC formations.

This section will help you to find answers to questions such as "Why Incorporate? How do I form a corporation or LLC in the state of my choice? What are Articles of Incorporation? What is a Certificate of Incorporation? What is a Charter? What information is required to prepare a Certificate of Incorporation?" and more.

Advantages of incorporating a firm.
Under the right circumstances, the owner of any size business can benefit! Here are some of them. More...

Type of business structures.
This section will provide you useful description of the main type of business structures available in the US. More...

Entity Comparison table.
Here is a comparison table among different types of incorporated or non incorporated business structures, More...

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Why choose Active Filings?

We have discovered that there are two approaches to incorporating businesses: Technology-based, completely automated incorporating "factories" that lack personal service; and small offices or individuals that have personal service but lack the ability to provide a strong service guarantee or support.

Active Filings gives you the best of both worlds. We have managed to combine a hi-tech approach with old-fashioned customer care. You get fast, efficient service and experienced specialists who are available to help you when you need them.

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FAQ about Incorporating

Find the answer to frequently asked questions such as Why Incorporate? How do I form a corporation or LLC in the State of my choice? What are the Articles of Incorporation? and much more.

FAQ About LLC.

What is a Limited Liability Company?, How many people are needed to form an LLC? What is the organizational structure of an LLC? How is the ownership of an LLC evidenced? and much more

FAQ about Shares of Stock

What are Shares of Stock and how are they used? What is the difference between "par" and "no par" stock, and how much shares do I need? Does the corporation have to issue shares?

FAQ about Tax issues

What is a Federal Employer Identification Number? Does incorporating in Delaware or Nevada allow me to avoid taxes in my home State? Do I need a tax ID number?

FAQ about Organizational Structures

What are the basic business organizations?, When should we set up or business as an S-Corp or as an LLC? What is a "C" Corporation? What is the difference between a corporation and an LLC?

FAQ about Shareholders, Directors and Officers

Can the same person be the shareholder, director and all officers of a corporation? What is a Corporate Officer? What is a Corporate Director?

FAQ about miscellaneous issues

If I incorporate, will it prevent others from using my company name? What do I have to do on an Annual basis? Can I own / participate in the ownership of a corporation if I am not a US citizen?

FAQ About Nonprofit Corporations

What is a 501(c)(3) public charity? How do I form a public charity? Which are the benefits of a recognized 501(C)(3) Corporation? How long does the process take? How many board members do we need to have on our board?

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