How to Form Your Own California Corporation

Form a corporation in California with the book that's helped thousands of Californians incorporate!

Protect your business and save on attorney's fees by forming a California corporation on your own. How to Form Your Own California Corporation makes incorporating a straightforward task for any small business owner. This all-in-one guide contains the forms, tax rules, practical information, and step-by-step instructions you need to successfully incorporate a California business. Learn about:

• different types of California corporations and how they work
  
• filing articles of incorporation
• how to stay legal by keeping legally sound corporate records and minutes
  
• securities laws and exemptions
  
• corporate taxation
• preparing bylaws
• issuing stock
  
• obtaining licenses and permits
• perks for your employees

The 14th 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.

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