General Corporation – C – Incorporating Services

General Corporation - C

The corporation is created and regulated by state with requirements that must be met prior to operating as a corporation. The corporation is a legal and tax entity separate from any of the people who own, control, manage or operate it. The corporation has been referred to as a legal “person” meaning that is it capable of entering into contracts, incurring debts, and paying taxes separately from its owners (shareholders).

Some of the advantages of the corporation:

Limited Personal Liability. The owners are not personally liable for business debts, claims, or other liabilities;
It is a separate tax entity and is distinct from its owners and it is taxed on its profits;
Perpetual existence meaning it has independent legal existence that continues despite changeovers in management or ownership;
Free transferability of ownership interest;
Ownership is held by the shareholders
Required to have annual meetings of shareholders and directors; and
Unlimited amount of owners;

This list is not all inclusive and you are encouraged to check with your financial advisor or legal counsel to insure that forming a corporation will be sufficient for your business needs.