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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Zone of Insolvency - How to Conduct Business When Bankruptcy is a Looming Possibility
Corporate Boards of Directors always have complicated decisions to make. However, those decisions become incredibly more complex when the company has entered a “zone of insolvency” and is considering bankruptcy. Generally, Boards of Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the company’s shareholders. That means that they must make decisions for the company based on a …
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Choosing your Business Entity Structure
Businesses can operate in a variety of structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each of these forms of incorporation provides certain benefits and also certain limitations. The legal structure of a business determines how it is managed, how it is taxed, and what regulations it must follow. So how do you …
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