• The ultimate do-it-yourself guide contains all the step-by-step instructions and forms readers need to form their own corporation in California and save thousands of dollars in lawyer fees • Lots of advice and information on corporate law, including tax information and rules on offering and selling stock • Includes all the forms you need to incorporate and bylaws for your new corporation

SmartStart Your Business Today! How to Start a Business in California is your road map to avoiding operational, legal and financial pitfalls and breaking through the bureaucratic red tape that often entangles new entrepreneurs. This all-in-one resource goes a step beyond other business how-to books to give you a jump-start on planning for your business. It provides you with: Valuable state-specific sample forms and letters on CD-ROM Mailing addresses, telephone numbers and websites for the federal, state, local and private agencies that will help get your business up and running State population statistics, income and consumption rates, major industry trends and overall business incentives to give you a better picture of doing business in California Checklists, sample forms and a complete sample business plan to assist you with numerous startup details State-specific information on issues like choosing a legal form, selecting a business name, obtaining licenses and permits, registering to pay taxes and knowing your employer responsibilities Federal and state options for financing your new venture Resources, cost information, statistics and regulations have all been updated. That, plus a new easier-to-use layout putting all the state-specific information in one block of chapters, make this your must-have guide to getting your business off the ground.

"Explains the advantages, disadvantages and tax consequences of incorporation plus provides step-by-step guidance for incorporating in all 50 states. The 6th edition is updated to cover recent changes in the law, including state, federal and tax law changes"--Provided by publisher.

Incorporate your business in this all-in-one binder bursting with forms, instructions, certificates and more.

Incorporate your business in California Protect your personal assets By incorporating your business, you separate your personal and business assets—and shield your house, investments, and other personal assets from business creditors. There are other advantages as well, including easier access to capital, employee perks, and certain tax benefits. How to Form Your Own California Corporation offers step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate your small business in California. It shows you how to: file articles of incorporation prepare bylaws issue shares of stock, and set up a corporate records book. 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 30 years, you really can complete and file all the paperwork yourself. 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.

“I’ve set up my corporation. Now what do I do?” All too often business owners and real estate investors are asking this question. They have formed their protective entity – be it a corporation, LLC or LP – and don’t know what to do next. “Run Your Own Corporation” provides the solution to this very common dilemma. Breaking down the requirements chronologically (ie the first day, first quarter, first year) the book sets forth all the tax and corporate and legal matters new business owners must comply with. Written by Rich Dad’s Advisor Garrett Sutton, Esq., who also authored the companion edition “Start Your Own Corporation”, the book clearly identifies what must be done to properly maintain and operate your corporation entity. From the first day, when employer identification numbers must be obtained in order to open up a bank account, to the fifth year when trademark renewals must be filed, and all the requirements in between, “Run Your Own Corporation” is a unique resource that all business owners and investors must have. Rich Dad/Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki states, “Run Your Own Corporation is the missing link for most entrepreneurs. They’ve set up their entity, but don’t know the next steps. Garrett Sutton’s book provides valuable information needed at the crucial start up phase of operations. It is highly recommended reading.” When “Start Your Own Corporation” is combined with “Run Your Own Corporation” readers have a two book set that offers the complete corporate picture.

This Nolo bestseller is now available in an easy-to-use binder format. In addition to the full text of the book version, this format includes a corporate records binder with index dividers to organize all documents and records, 10 stock certificates, and all incorporation forms on PC disk.