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Should Your California Professional Corporation Elect To Be Taxed As An S Corporation?
In California, certain professions that require a state license are prohibited from forming a limited liability company or a traditional corporation and instead must incorporate as a professional corporation. If you do not elect to have your California professional corporation … Continue reading
What Is A California Professional Corporation?
In California, certain professions are prohibited from forming a limited liability company or a traditional corporation and instead must incorporate as a professional corporation. Professions that are required to be professional corporations include many of those that must have a … Continue reading
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The Top 10 Reasons to Incorporate in Delaware
There are many reasons why more companies are incorporated in Delaware than any other state. This article highlights a few of the reasons why half a million businesses, including more than half of all U.S. publicly-traded companies and 60% of Fortune 500 … Continue reading
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How Many Shares Should You Authorize For Your Delaware Corporation?
When forming a corporation in Delaware you will need to indicate on the certificate of incorporation the total amount of stock the corporation is authorized to issue. There are two schools of thought on how best to make this decision: 1. Only Authorize … Continue reading
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What Is An 83(b) Election and Should You File One?
This article provides a broad overview of Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code and how it affects founders and employees who purchase stock that is subject to vesting. That is, stock that individuals gain rights to overtime. It also discusses … Continue reading
The Top Six Reasons Your Company Should Have Strategic Bylaws
Although California does not require a company to have written bylaws, below are six reasons why every business owner should invest in a strategically thought out set of bylaws for their company: 1. The Bylaws are the Company’s Legal Backbone. … Continue reading
How Can You Incorporate Your Company In Delaware Without Having a Physical Office In The State?
Business owners are often interested in incorporating in Delaware, but are uncertain of whether they can do so without having a physical office in the state. A business owner does not need a physical location to incorporate in Delaware, but … Continue reading
Why Your Website Most Likely Needs a Privacy Policy and What Must Be In It
The California Online Privacy Protection Act requires a website to “conspicuously post” a privacy policy if it “collects and maintains personally identifiable information from a consumer residing in California.” “Personally identifiable information” is defined very broadly to include a first … Continue reading
Top Questions to Ask A Business Attorney Before You Hire One
As a business owner, you face many challenges and expenses. One of the most important decisions is how to meet the legal requirements of you business while balancing the need to preserve time and capital. Below is a list of … Continue reading


