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Ready To Incorporate? Houston Lawyer Can Help
Incorporating your business creates a separate legal entity from the individuals who own and/ or operate it. Even if you are the only owner, you and the corporation become separate legal entities. It is advisable to consult your attorney for legal advice.
Reserve Your Corporate Name
Check to see if the name you are using is available. Usually, you can obtain this information by contacting the Corporations Commissioner or Secretary Of State. You can use search firms or do this on your own by checking with trademark registers.
Select Your Corporation Type
There are different kinds of corporations suitable for different businesses. Contact your attorney and business associates to make this decision to understand the legalities and tax ramifications.
Set Up Your Pre- incorporation agreement
This can be a useful tool to start a corporation with the proper structure. Consult your attorney for legal advice. Your pre-incorporation agreement is not required but should include...
The process begins by preparing Articles of Incorporation. This fee varies depending on your state and will document the following…
Bylaws mainly detail the rules under your state's laws. You and your owners fill in other details such as meetings, board of directors, and voting procedures.
Your First Board Of Directors Organizational Meeting
Meeting minutes record the topics discussed at a meeting. All board meetings require notes to be kept on file. Most states require a President, Treasurer, and Secretary but one person is able to hold these offices in most states. The board must authorize the stock issuance at the first meeting
Issue Your Stock
The final step of your incorporation occurs when you file a Notice of Stock Issuance and issue stock certificates to shareholders and register with the Security and Exchange Commission. Consult your attorney for assistance. Begin your attorney search below to help you incorporate...
Disclaimer- TheHoustonAttorney.com is for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
Reserve Your Corporate Name
Check to see if the name you are using is available. Usually, you can obtain this information by contacting the Corporations Commissioner or Secretary Of State. You can use search firms or do this on your own by checking with trademark registers.
Select Your Corporation Type
There are different kinds of corporations suitable for different businesses. Contact your attorney and business associates to make this decision to understand the legalities and tax ramifications.
Set Up Your Pre- incorporation agreement
This can be a useful tool to start a corporation with the proper structure. Consult your attorney for legal advice. Your pre-incorporation agreement is not required but should include...
- Names of shareholders
- Name and type of Corporation
- Purpose of Corporation
- State of incorporation
- Number of stock shares to be issued
The process begins by preparing Articles of Incorporation. This fee varies depending on your state and will document the following…
- The Incorporator (s)
- Number of Stock Shares To Be Held By Whom
- Name and purpose
- Type of corporation (for taxes)
- State of business
Bylaws mainly detail the rules under your state's laws. You and your owners fill in other details such as meetings, board of directors, and voting procedures.
Your First Board Of Directors Organizational Meeting
Meeting minutes record the topics discussed at a meeting. All board meetings require notes to be kept on file. Most states require a President, Treasurer, and Secretary but one person is able to hold these offices in most states. The board must authorize the stock issuance at the first meeting
Issue Your Stock
The final step of your incorporation occurs when you file a Notice of Stock Issuance and issue stock certificates to shareholders and register with the Security and Exchange Commission. Consult your attorney for assistance. Begin your attorney search below to help you incorporate...
Disclaimer- TheHoustonAttorney.com is for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
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