Buy a THREE RING BINDER or order a RECORDS KIT for your documents
Create the BYLAWS and print STOCKS. After articles have been formed, IncSmart.biz will email you a name and password for our library of templates and forms. Elect your directors and officers. Then issue your shares of stock. These shares of stock show
ownership of the company.
In some states, an INITIAL LIST OF OFFICERS, or INITIAL REPORT will be do within a few weeks to the Secretary of State. This fee is not included in the IncSmart.biz pricing. Find prices on the FAQ page for your state.
Fund your new company. There are three ways to finance start-up costs: use your own money, obtain a loan, or find investors.
Write your BUSINESS PLAN. A good business plan should include a description of what you are selling, who the prospective customers are, how you plan to promote, and how much money is need for start-up costs. SOFTWARE and BOOKS
OBTAIN LICENSES & PERMITS. It's very important not to overlook any necessary license or permit. Some cities and counties require a general business license. If the product or service you sell is taxable, you need a state sales tax permit.
SET UP RECORD KEEPING. Hire your accountant, bookkeeper, and tax consultant. See our BUSINESS RESOURCES page.
QUALIFYING to CONDUCT BUSINESS IN OTHER STATES. If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify. IncSmart.biz can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 51 jurisdictions.