Corporation Setup Checklist

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Choose a corporate name and verify availability Select the state of incorporation File Articles of Incorporation (Certificate of Incorporation) Pay filing fees to the state Appoint initial directors Hold the initial organizational meeting Adopt corporate bylaws Issue stock certificates to initial shareholders Obtain an EIN from the IRS Register for state taxes Open a corporate bank account Elect S-Corporation status (if desired, file Form 2553) Obtain necessary business licenses and permits Set up a corporate minute book Adopt an insider trading policy (if applicable)

Corporation Setup Checklist

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