Business Structures Forming a Corporation, LLC, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship

 About the book

Choose the Optimal Business Structure

• Seven steps to forming a partnership
• 13 steps to incorporation
• 10 steps to organizing an LLC
• Costs and features of each business type
• State-specific information on staying in compliance with statutes in all 50 states
• Maintaining liability protection

Selecting the appropriate structure can spell the difference between success and failure. Structure your venture for success with this professional guidance.

Sample Documents on CD-ROM!

Partnership Forms

• Sample General Partnership Agreement
• Partner Ledger
• Minutes of Partnership Meeting
• Action by Written Consent of Partners

LLC Forms

• California LLC Articles of Organization
• Operating Agreements for Member-Managed LLC
• Membership Ledger
• Investment Representation Letter
• Call for Meeting of Members
• Resolution Authorizing Manager to Transfer Property
• Notice of Year-End Distribution

Corporation Forms

• Sample Articles of Incorporation
• Sample Corporate Bylaws
• Share Transfer Ledger
• Call for Special Meeting of Shareholders
• Minutes of Annual or Special Meeting of Shareholders
• Action by Written Consent of Shareholders
• Call for Special Meeting of Directors
• Sample Plan of Merger
• Sample Certificate of Dissolution
• Sample Stock Subscription Agreement

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