How to Form Your Own California Corporation

Form a corporation in California with the book that's helped thousands of Californians incorporate!

Protect your business and save on attorney's fees by forming a California corporation on your own. How to Form Your Own California Corporation makes incorporating a straightforward task for any small business owner. This all-in-one guide contains the forms, tax rules, practical information, and step-by-step instructions you need to successfully incorporate a California business. Learn about:

• different types of California corporations and how they work
• filing articles of incorporation
• how to stay legal by keeping legally sound corporate records and minutes
• securities laws and exemptions
• corporate taxation
• preparing bylaws
• issuing stock
• obtaining licenses and permits
• perks for your employees

This edition is completely updated and revised to provide current regulations, tax requirements, contact information for relevant agencies, helpful resources, and the most up-to-date forms available.  How to Form Your Own California Corporation makes the entire incorporation process easy. Like tens of thousands of California entrepreneurs have done over the last 25 years, you really can complete and file all the paperwork yourself.

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