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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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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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedJune 25, 2021Business type comparison - LLC vs. Inc.By: CT Corporation StaffLearn about the difference between an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and Inc. (different types of corporations), including liability, management, taxes & more.
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ArticleComplianceUpdatedNovember 27, 202312 tips for naming your LLC or corporationBy: CT Corporation StaffLearn 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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedMay 30, 2021C corporations advantages & disadvantagesBy: CT Corporation StaffDiscover the advantages & disadvantages of C Corporations, including separation between ownership and management, no restrictions on holding shares, and more.
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ArticleComplianceCorporateUpdatedMay 07, 2024Powers and duties of corporation directors and officersThe 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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedMay 09, 2022Piercing the corporate veil: LLC & corporation risksBy: Sandra FeldmanPiercing 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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ArticleComplianceLegalUpdatedNovember 22, 2022Ten differences between LLCs & corporations to consider (beyond taxation)By: Sandra FeldmanExplore the differences between an LLC (Limited Liability Company) and a Corporation beyond those related to taxes, including management, dividends, & more.
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PodcastComplianceUpdated August 18, 2023
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ArticleComplianceUpdatedMay 29, 2021Benefit LLCs - An option for socially conscious business ownersBy: Sandra FeldmanLearn 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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedJune 26, 2021Statutory conversions of LLCs, corporations, and other kinds of business entitiesBy: Sandra FeldmanAre 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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ArticleComplianceMarch 12, 2024What is a holding company & how to use it to mitigate riskBy: Sandra FeldmanA 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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedAugust 15, 2021What is an L3C (low-profit limited liability company): An entity for entrepreneurs who value purpose and profitsBy: Sandra FeldmanWhat 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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ArticleComplianceLegalUpdatedFebruary 10, 2022Alternative to Delaware LLCsA 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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ArticleComplianceUpdatedFebruary 28, 2022Benefits of a Delaware corporation for boat ownershipInformation about the advantages of incorporating a boat or any corporate vessel in Delaware