Issuing shares of stock to the public is one way to get more capital to expand the business. Learn more.

Selling ownership interests or borrowing money are the primary ways a corporation funds its expansion and growth. Learn more about the two types of funding.

Although you can incorporate your business in any state, many business owners incorporate in the state where the business is located. However, many others opt to incorporate in Delaware due to its business friendly laws and its modern filing office. Learn more.

There are 6 basic forms of business: sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), limited partnership (LP), limited liability company (LLC) and corporation (Inc.). Learn more about the differences.

Incorporating a business includes pre-incorporation planning, filing Articles of Incorporation, designating a registered agent, and post-filing actions. Learn more.

Incorporating in Virginia requires filing articles of incorporation that set forth the name and registered agent for the corporation, as well at the number of shares authorized and the names and addresses of the initial directors.

Illinois standards include corporate director requirements, standards for your corporation’s name, the information in your Articles of Incorporation, and more.

Each state has its own standards about forming a corporation. As a business owner, it’s good to know the standards. This is true whether you’re starting a business or incorporating a business already in existence.

Every state has its own standards about incorporating a business. As a business owner, it’s good to know the standards. This is true whether you’re incorporating a business already in existence or you’re starting a business.

Forming a Wyoming corporation begins with filing Articles of Incorporation stating the corporate name, its registered agent, the number and par value of shares, and the names and addresses of the directors.