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What You Need To Know When Setting Up Your Company
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Many small companies are classed as sole partnerships or proprietorships. That means that the business is owned by one or two people, sometimes more. Having this classification would be good if the business grows and it earns big net profits because then only the proprietors share in the profit. However, when the business goes bust and has to pay its creditors, the personal assets of the owners may be vulnerable to being seized. Incorporating the business as a distinct 'body' (corpus) means that the liability of proprietors to creditors would just be up to the amount of his/their investment in the business.
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Sole Proprietorship: In a small-sized business owned by one, two or more proprietors and classed as either a sole proprietorship or partnership, most expenses incurred (even operating expenses) are considered expenses of the proprietors and can't be used for tax deductions.
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Small businesses classified as sole partnerships or proprietorships don't have a separate legal 'personality', so the 'persona' of the company is attached to the 'persona' of the owners. This means they're liable for everything that occurs to the business and to all who suffer damages from such incidents.
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Sole proprietorships or partnerships are taxed heavily compared to corporations which have lower taxes imposed. Corporations can also claim a range of tax deductions. This makes a large difference to their profitability.
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Small businesss that are unincorporated have to fend for themselves as distinct from corporations which can conceal themselves under the mantle of the corporate cloak. Under this principle the courts will not interfere with the operations and business decisions of a company unless very necessary. The court will only pull back the cloak of corporate independence when it is shown that it is causing harm to other entities.
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Small businesss have to look after themselves in terms of getting money for operational and expansion purposes. A corporation has a potentially unlimited source of finance because it has access to various investors who may put their cash in a legal entity like a corporation.
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Benefits Of Incorporation:
• 1. You protect yourself and your assets from liabilities that may be accumulated by your business.
•2. You get more tax credits and enjoy more tax deductions.
• 3. You give your company a separate legal 'persona' that is distinct from the owner(s). You protect your company by putting it under a corporate 'mantle'.
• 4. You expand your business beyond your person.
• 5. You lengthen the existence of your business; it goes on even if something happens to you or to the other owners of the company.
• 6. You increase the capitalisation of your business by getting more investors who will share the losses and profits.
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Legal 'Personality': Choose which legal personality you wish to give your business. You may choose to make it a limited liability company, general or close corporation, stock or non profit.
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Name: Choose a name for your company and have it reserved if you can because another business might register that name before you. Make sure that the name you choese does not have the terms 'insurance', 'college', 'university', 'bank' or other words that are not legally permitted.
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Money: Decide on the amount of start-up capitalisation or the amount of shares that would be authorised for the corporation. Also carefully select a financial institution i.e. bank. This will be the place where you keep your cash and is an important decision.
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Place Of Incorporation: The state or country where you will form your business is also very critical since there are places that are more business-friendly than others. make sure you choose a country or state that will offer the maximum benefits for your company, tax-wise.
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Location: Your business location is critical. This will decide legally how you should run your business and will likewise affect how successful it is. Your company needs a location that improves the chances of success.
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Stability: One of the prime errors other businessmen have made in the past is moving their business around too many times. When picking on your business incorporation, you should have a definite location in your head. Likewise your company name ought to remain the same from the start. This will encourage the popularity of your product or service.
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Directors: Only file your articles of incorporation after you have decided on your board of directors or board members, depending on the type of corporation you have decided to form.
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Research Your Market. The financial success of your company will rely on knowing the service or product you will sell. So as to to grow successfully in any business you must understand your industry. This will help you to pick a strategy and a name for your business.
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Marketing: Set down a clear marketing plan. Getting the word out about the possibilities of your service or product is crucial. Whatever way your strategy works, you need to effectively and clearly speed up this important work. If money is an issue, keep your marketing simple; internet, local ads, business cards.
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Chamber Of Commerce: Attend local Chamber of Commerce meetings. Many people do not understand that Chambers of Commerce hold meetings attended by local business owners. There could also be other little known business owner clubs. When you are starting off your business's incorporation, these meetings might be very useful.
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The Small Business Organization (USA). If you're starting your company the local office of the SBO could be a useful destination. They have loads of info about the business you're starting in, the laws overseeing incorporation, the process of starting your company and the requirements to keep it going.
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Secretary of State Office (USA): The job of governing your company as it pertains to state law is done by the Secretary of State, in the state where you live. They'll be able to provide you with all legal requirements needed to maintain your corporation.
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Hire A Business Lawyer (USA). Your company incorporation may seem to be a mystery to you. A business lawyer will know each step that should be taken and will know where to file all of the paperwork. In the UK a company formation can be done in minutes at the Companies House website.
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You Will Need An Accountant. Financial years, payroll, taxes and benefits; these are just a few of the items you ought to be familiar with to head up your business. They could be handled by a licensed accountant a good deal more effectively than attempting to juggle it all on your own. An accountant can help you in a variety of ways. Not just in making the best financial decisions for your incorporation, but also modifying your financial procedures. This could make a big difference when incorporating. It might bring many financial benefits, particularly in the area of taxation.
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Make sure each partner's role, benefits, and responsibilities are clearly defined from the beginning. You ought to also be sure your business has an exit plan for each partner. This will protect all people joining your business.
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Your business incorporation is a process with stages. Make sure you do not rush it. Careful planning and going at a moderate pace can help you be more successful.
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Keep your business issues and your personal issues separate. Otherwise, you're sabotaging the reasons you incorporated in the first place. If you have partners, it's important to have a specific exit-strategy process in place. It will set down the buy-and-sell boundaries of a partner's company interest. This can prevent serious financial and legal issues from cropping up. Each procedure your corporation will follow should be drafted into the by-laws of your business.
I hope these few handy ideas will assist you in getting a worthwhile company formation quickly and efficiently.
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