Incorporation

Taxes

7 Reasons Why Hong Kong is Still Asia's No. 1 Spot for International Business

With an established reputation, few trade barriers and low tax and compliance costs, Hong Kong remains the go-to option.

Starting a Business

You Really Could Have a Legitimate Business in a Week

If your great idea solves problems, the rest is mostly filling out forms online. You can knock it out in a few days.

Taxes

3 Trigger Events That Could Make Your Current Business Structure Obsolete

It's the least-sexy thing about being an entrepreneur, but obsessing over personal liability and tax implications might mean it's time to change how you've incorporated your business.

Starting a Business

The Pros and Cons of Incorporating in Delaware

The decision to incorporate in Delaware is not one-size-fits-all. Make sure you do your homework.

Leadership

How to Keep Proper Corporate Records

Staying on top of your corporate record-keeping is essential for both legal and strategic reasons.

Starting a Business

Party of One: Setting Up Your Single-Person Corporation

If two's a bit too much company for your business, the solo route could help you maintain control while offering valuable personal-liability protection.

Growing a Business

8 Reasons to Incorporate Your New Company Early

There are many factors to consider when you decide to incorporate your business.

Growing a Business

A Benefit Corporation Can Have a Positive Impact on the World -- and Still Make a Profit

Consider these five factors if you're interested in reincorporating to help social and environmental causes while maintaining your bottom line.

Growing a Business

Make Your Businesses Invulnerable to Corporate Identity Theft

Failure to keep up-to-date with corporate compliance chores can put your business, and you personally, at the mercy of criminals.

Legal

7 Actions to Take After Incorporating Your Business

You have formed a limited liability company. What should you do now?

Starting a Business

LLCs Are More Limited Protection Than Many Entrepreneurs Realize

The assets of sole proprietors don't receive blanket protection simply by forming an LLC.

Starting a Business

How to Incorporate Your New Business

Once you decide you want your new business to be a corporation, follow these steps.

Starting a Business

Which Business Structure Is Right for You?

Find out the essentials of the different legal business structures you can choose for your new business.

Taxes

The Steep Cost of Filing Your Taxes Late

The IRS has an unofficial policy of cutting entrepreneurs a one-time break on late filing fees, but it's better not to count on it.

Starting a Business

The Many Variables to Consider When Choosing In Which State to Incorporate

States differ widely in fees, taxes and, in the case of Delaware, their court systems.