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What is an S Corporation?
There are several different types of corporations from which business owners can choose when they initially set up their business. One type of corporation is an S corporation. The … more
What is a C Corporation?
A C corporation is the most common type of corporation. The “C” refers to the subchapter of the Internal Revenue Code which explains the rules of taxation for this type of business … more
What steps are required to form a corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity with a corporate charter from a state. To form a corporation, the following simple steps are required: 1. Select a name for your business. State laws … more

Being Squeezed out of a Family Owned Business?
Minority shareholders often find themselves being squeezed out of a business when the majority shareholders decide to get rid of them. While this happens in all kinds of businesses, there are additional reasons in family owned businesses for putting pressure on a minority shareholder to sell his or her shares. A squeeze out occurs when a stockholder is forced to sell his or her stock … more
Buy Sell Agreements
People enter business ownership relationships with the hope that the relationship will continue for as long as the business operates. However, despite the excitement of a new business, it is important to be realistic. A co-owner may want to leave the business in the future and all of the business owners must protect themselves for that possible, or probable, occurrence. For example, … more

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