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Simplify the Incorporation Process

The most successful businesses incorporate. A corporation protects your assets, shields you from
liability and allows you greater flexibility to achieve your goals. Make your small business thrive with Incorporate in Florida—your easy-to-use, money-saving guide to starting and maintaining a corporation.

Learn how to:
- Protect Yourself from Liability
- Take Advantage of Increased Flexibility
- Maintain Proper Records and Bookkeeping
- Make Changes as Your Business Grows

Essential Documents you need to:
- Manage Your Day-to-Day Affairs
- Save on Fees, Taxes and Expenses
- Transfer Shares to Others
- Raise the Money You Need
- And much more . . .

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books -
Introduction -

Chapter 1: Corporations in General -
- Shareholders
- Officers
- Board of Directors
- Registered Agents
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws

Chapter 2: Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporating -
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Compared to Limited Liability Companies

Chapter 3: Types of Corporations -
- Florida Corporation vs. Foreign Corporation
- S Corporations vs. C Corporations
- Closely Held Corporations
- Professional Service Corporations
- Nonprofit Corporations

Chapter 4: Start-Up Procedures -
- Choosing the Company Name
- Articles of Incorporation
- Articles of Correction
- Shareholder Agreement
- Organizational Paperwork
- Tax Forms
- Corporate Supplies
- Organizational Meeting
- Minute Book
- Bank Accounts
- Licenses

Chapter 5: Selling Corporate Stock-
- Securities Laws
- Federal Exemptions from Securities Laws
- Florida Securities Laws
- Internet Stock Sales
- Payment for Shares

Chapter 6: Running a Corporation-
- Day-to-Day Activities
- Corporate Records
- Shareholders’ Meetings
- Board of Director’s Meetings
- Annual Reports
- Tax Returns
- Florida Taxes Chart
- Federal Taxes Chart

Chapter 7: Amending a Corporation-
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Registered Agent or Registered Office
- Officers and Directors

Chapter 8: Dissolving a Corporation -
-Automatic Dissolution
- Formal Dissolution
- Bankruptcy

Glossary -
Appendix A: Checklist -
Appendix B: Selected Florida Corporation Statutes -
Appendix C: Blank Forms -
Index

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