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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.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT STARTING A COMPANY


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 more

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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 more

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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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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 Inc and LLC?

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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?

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FAQ ABOUT TAXES

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?

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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?

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FAQ ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS

This page is a compilation of frequent questions we receive from non US citizens, living outside the US.

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FAQ ABOUT MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

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?

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