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    ComplianceUpdatedJune 29, 2023
    When should I incorporate?
    By: CT Corporation Staff
    It’s generally beneficial to incorporate early on, regardless of business type. However, C corporations, S corporations, and LLCs have unique procedures.
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    • Events that trigger new business compliance obligations (infographic)
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      Updated July 06, 2024

      Events that trigger new business compliance obligations (infographic)

      Whether you're launching, running, or dissolving a business, find out which events can trigger compliance obligations to avoid business risks.
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    • Business entity administrative dissolution and reinstatement
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      Updated April 28, 2024

      Business entity administrative dissolution and reinstatement

      Administrative dissolution is the loss of rights, powers, and authority for a corporation or LLC. Learn how to avoid this or how to seek reinstatement.
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    • What are S corporations: Key benefits and more
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      Updated June 15, 2024

      What are S corporations: Key benefits and more

      Learn what S Corporations are, the advantages and disadvantages of an S corp, and expert backed business tips.
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    • Rights and responsibilities of LLC members
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      Updated September 16, 2024

      Rights and responsibilities of LLC members

      Discover the rights & responsibilities of LLC (Limited Liability Company) members in this excerpt from the CT LLC Handbook, including financial & voting rights, liability, & more.
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    ComplianceApril 10, 2025
    The LLC handbook
    By: Sandra Feldman
    Explore this guide to LLCs (Limited Liability Companies), including members, managers, and changes in company structure, plus a glossary of common LLC terms.
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    • LLC vs. Inc.: Which Initials Best Suit Your Business?
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      ComplianceUpdatedJune 25, 2021
      Business type comparison - LLC vs. Inc.
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Learn about the difference between an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and Inc. (different types of corporations), including liability, management, taxes & more.
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    • LLC vs. S Corporation: Advantages and Disadvantages
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      ComplianceFebruary 27, 2024
      LLC vs. S corporation: Advantages and disadvantages
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Trying to decide between forming an LLC or S Corp (S Corporation)? Both offer benefits.
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    • What is a C corporation?
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      ComplianceMay 16, 2024
      What is a C corporation?
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Learn the essentials about forming a C Corporation for your business, including how to form a C Corp, who the stakeholders are, and more.
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    • Learn about 12 tips for naming your business
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      ComplianceUpdatedNovember 27, 2023
      12 tips for naming your LLC or corporation
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Learn why properly naming your business is so important with our 12 tips, including performing a name check, incorporation documents, trademark issues & more.
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    • C Corporation is an excellent choice for a small business owner.ard in a meeting
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      ComplianceUpdatedMay 30, 2021
      C corporations advantages & disadvantages
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Discover the advantages & disadvantages of C Corporations, including separation between ownership and management, no restrictions on holding shares, and more.
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    • Overview of powers and duties of corporate directors and officers
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      ComplianceCorporateUpdatedMay 07, 2024
      Powers and duties of corporation directors and officers
      The board of directors is a corporation’s governing body in charge of the corporation’s business & affairs. Learn about the powers & duties of the directors here.
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    • Piercing the veil of small business: What the owners of LLCs and corporations need to know
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      ComplianceUpdatedMay 09, 2022
      Piercing the corporate veil: LLC & corporation risks
      By: Sandra Feldman
      Piercing the veil disregards the corporation or LLC’s separate existence. Learn how this legal exception makes shareholders liable for the business’ debts.
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    • Ten differences between LLCs & corporations to consider (beyond taxation)
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      ComplianceUpdatedMay 05, 2025
      Ten differences between LLCs & corporations to consider (beyond taxation)
      By: Sandra Feldman
      Explore the differences between an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and a Corporation beyond those related to taxes, including management, dividends, & more.
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    ComplianceUpdatedSeptember 16, 2024
    The Corporation Handbook
    By: CT Corporation Staff
    Explore this overview of corporation-related topics, such as corporate structure options and formation, raising capital, plus explanations of terms used in corporations.
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    • CT Expert Insights: The pros and cons of forming a corporation, with Sandra Feldman
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      Compliance
      Updated August 18, 2023

      CT Expert Insights: The pros and cons of forming a corporation, with Sandra Feldman

      Learn the pros and cons of forming a C Corporation, compare to S Corp, and more.
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    • CT expert insights: About holding company structures
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      Compliance
      November 22, 2021

      CT expert insights: About holding company structures

      In this edition of Expert Insights, CT’s Publications Attorney, Sandra Feldman, explores the ins and outs of holding company operating structures.
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    • CT Expert Insights: How to Change Your Business Entity with Sandra Feldman
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      Updated August 20, 2021

      CT Expert Insights: How to Change Your Business Entity with Sandra Feldman

      Listen to this podcast to learn about the most popular entity choices and the five big factors to consider before making a change.
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    • Benefit LLCs - A New Option for Socially Conscious Business Owners
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      ComplianceUpdatedMay 29, 2021
      Benefit LLCs - An option for socially conscious business owners
      By: Sandra Feldman
      Learn about Benefit LLC's, an option for entrepreneurs who want their business to earn a profit while making a positive contribution to society, and want pass-through taxation & management flexibility.
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    • LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp
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      ComplianceUpdatedMay 30, 2021
      LLC vs S corp vs C corp: Choosing the best entity structure for your business
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Learn about the criteria for choosing the right business type, like LLC, S Corporation, C, Corporation, including limited liability, risk, taxes, selecting a state, & more.
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    • What are Articles of Incorporation?
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      ComplianceUpdatedOctober 30, 2023
      What are articles of incorporation?
      By: CT Corporation Staff
      Learn more about the Articles of Incorporation, whether they can be customized, their role, and more from the business experts at CT Corporation.
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    • Statutory Conversions of LLCs, Corporations, and Other Kinds of Business Entities
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      ComplianceUpdatedJune 26, 2021
      Statutory conversions of LLCs, corporations, and other kinds of business entities
      By: Sandra Feldman
      Are you thinking of changing your business entity form? Learn more about what it entails and how it differs from a dissolution/formation and inter-equity merger. Contact CT for professional help.
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    • Overview of powers and duties of corporate directors and officers
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      ComplianceMay 07, 2025
      What is a holding company & how to use it to mitigate risk
      By: Sandra Feldman
      A holding company can be used by LLCs and corporations to protect business assets and more, but there are also challenges when using this structure.
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      ComplianceUpdatedAugust 15, 2021
      What is an L3C (low-profit limited liability company): An entity for entrepreneurs who value purpose and profits
      By: Sandra Feldman
      What is an L3C (Low-Profit Limited Liability Company)? Learn more about L3Cs from CT Corp — a business that benefits society and generates profits for its owners. 
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      ComplianceLegalUpdatedFebruary 10, 2022
      Alternative to Delaware LLCs
      A Marshall Islands company is a great alternative to Delaware LLCs and offers even more privacy than its Delaware counterpart. Find out more here!
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      ComplianceUpdatedFebruary 28, 2022
      Benefits of a Delaware corporation for boat ownership
      Information about the advantages of incorporating a boat or any corporate vessel in Delaware
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