How Do I Incorporate My C Corporation?

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Steps to Form a C Corporation

  1. Choose a Business Name
  2. Register for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  3. Appoint Directors
  4. File Articles of Incorporation

Reasons to Choose a C Corporation

  • Protection from liability
  • Asset protection in lawsuits
  • Separate credit rating
  • Flexible ownership

Registration Process for a C Corporation in the USA

  • Incorporate to promote business globally
  • Register business name
  • File certificate of incorporation
  • Pay fee
  • Draft bylaws
  • Hold board meeting

Requirements and Steps

  • Different in each state
  • Attributes depend on state of incorporation
  • Considerations for non-US citizens

Disadvantages of a C Corporation

  • Targeted assets in lawsuits
  • Separate taxation
  • Flexible ownership

Summary

  • Corporations offer protection to owners from liability
  • C corps allow non-resident aliens as shareholders
  • Call the IRS Business Assistance Line for assistance

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