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Incorporation: You Can Do-It-Yourself
Every year, thousands of businesses decide to take advantage of the investment incentives, legal protection from liability, and tax benefits that incorporation can provide (Learn more: Why Form a Corporation?).
But while incorporating is a popular business formation option, it isn't necessarily a snap. That's because each state has its own its own specific rules, regulations and requirements for a business entity looking to incorporate (Learn more: Checklist for Starting a Corporation).
The good news is that whether you want to incorporate your business as an S-corporation, C-corporation, a non-profit organization or a DBA, you can do it on your own without hiring a lawyer. And FindLaw and its partners can provide you with all the incorporation help you need at every step of the process. Offering incorporation forms, packages, and other resources on everything from registering a corporate name to creating your articles of incorporation and drafting corporate by-laws, FindLaw and its partners can help you save money and incorporate with confidence. When it comes to getting your corporation up and running, doing it yourself can let you:
Save Money
With business, it's all about the bottom line. Going the "do-it-yourself" (DIY) route to get your company incorporated will save you hundreds of dollars. Most professionals charge around $1,500 for full-service incorporation, and some may even ask for exorbitant hourly rates that can really add up. And by doing it yourself with FindLaw and its partners, you can pick-and-choose only the incorporation forms and packages that will meet your business's needs; you pay for what you need, nothing more.
Incorporate With Confidence
It's called "do-it-yourself", but you're not on your own. Whether it's a single form or an all-inclusive incorporation package, the materials you'll receive are prepared and reviewed by legal professionals. So, you can rest assured that all forms are up-to-date and in compliance with all the incorporation requirements in your state. There are even options to review and/or expedite the filing of your documents. You'll be getting everything you need to get it done right.
Mind Your Own Business
It's your business. No one knows it better than you. What is your business model now, and what are your plans for future growth? You've likely already answered these questions in your head, and now by incorporating your business yourself you can put your customized business plan into action and stay in the driver's seat on the road to business success.
Learn more about incorporating your business, or, if you are ready to get started, click on the links on the right side of this page.
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3 EASY STEPS!
The business incorporation structure can save you money in taxes, provides greater business flexibility and court aide in seeking outside investment. You can incorporate your business in 3 basic steps.
- Complete the simple questionnaire.
- We create and file your Incorporation papers with the state.
- Once we receive your filed Articles of Incorporation back from the state, we send to you with the rest of your formation documents. Simply follow our easy instructions to wrap up your incorporation.
