what does it mean to be incorporated?
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Corporations are set up for several reasons.  A couple of these are to protect the assets of the owners, and to provide an easy way to raise capital for the company.  In a sole proprietorship or partnership, the owner(s) are PERSONALLY liable for any losses incurred by the company, whereas with a corporation the owner's (stockholder's) assets are kept seperate, and cannot be accessed except in rare cases where the, "corporate veil may be pierced."  Corporations provide an easy way to raise capital, because all they have to do is issue and sell more stock in the company to gain more capital.  There are other laws about this, but those are the basics.  \n\nOne disadvantage is that income from a corporation is, "taxed doubly."  When you hear this referred to, people mean that any profits the corporation makes in a given year are taxed, and then the owners are paid through dividends, which are taxed again, even though the money was already taxed as corporate profit.
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It means to decide to join in on something.
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The more the Open Interest of the Promoters in the Co. mean\nthe more interest for them to run the business profitably, thereby\nreaping high dividend, income and wealth- hence invest
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Its used to refer to the High End growth companies which are contributing to the Indian Economy.\nfor egg companies Lek:- Infuses, CT'S and upcoming Giants together are collectively called as the India Inc community as they are the direct representatives of the Indian Business and Economic face.
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If you're speaking of incorporating a business, a attorney can do it for you for a few hundred dollars; or, if you want to do it yourself, go to your state's Secretary of State's website.\n\nI recommend an attorney because they can also advise you which type of corporation you would want. There area few options: LLC, S corporation, etc. It's confusing if you're not familiar with the system.
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NOUN: \n\n1. The act or practice of cooperating. \n2. The association of persons or businesses for common, usually economic, benefit
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Definition\n\nFinancing provided by an institution, as opposed to retail investors.
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This is perfectly legal - but why would you do it?  You could incorporate a company, invest your money in the company, and then have the corporate entity purchase shares on any stock market.  The company would then have the assets - the stocks and other investments.\n\nThe question is why?  Or am I completely missing your question.  In Canada, where I am from, this would be about the worst way to invest as passive income is taxed differently than other small business income. \n\nNow if you want investors - that is a different situation.  If you clarify the question, perhaps I could give you a better answer.
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What  type of buissness?
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Unless you register your business, it's called self-proprietorship. Don't forget to do your taxes.
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A corporation is a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved or chartered by a state.  An incorporation is consolidating two or more corporations into one entity.
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This could mean a couple things.....not sure of the context...\n\nFirst, principals are what you call the people who own and operate a closely held company.  So, someone might refer to the owners of an agency as the agency principals.\n\nSecond, there is a body of law known as principal/agent law, or the law of agency.  And loosely, you could refer to this body of law as "agency principles."  The idea in this area of law is, an "agent" can bind a "principal" to agreements.  So if someone can establish that X was an agent of Y -- that a principal-agent relationship existed -- then it follows that X had authority to enter an agreement on behalf of Y and make Y liable to fulfill that agreement.  I'm being a little fast and loose here but that's the general idea.
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A partnership is a type of business entity in which partners share with each other the profits or losses of the business undertaking in which all have invested.\n\nIn most countries, a partnership is a nominate contract between individuals who, in a spirit of cooperation, agree to carry on an enterprise, contribute to it, by combining property, knowledge or activities and to share its profit. Partners may have a partnership agreement, or declaration of partnership and in some jurisdictions such agreements may be registered and available for public inspection. In many countries, a partnership is also considered to be a legal entity, although different legal systems reach different conclusions on this point.\n\nPartnerships are often favored over corporations for taxation purposes, as a partnership structure may eliminate the dividend tax levied upon profits realized by the owners of a corporation.\n\nThe most basic form of partnership is a general partnership, in which all partners manage the business and are personally liable for its debts. Two other forms which have developed in most countries are the limited partnership (LP), in which certain "limited partners" relinquish their ability to manage the business in exchange for limited liability for the partnership's debts, and the limited liability partnership (LLP), in which all partners have some degree of limited liability.
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Articles of incorporation are legal documents filed with the state of organization. State statutes provide the forms necessary to complete these and have very strict standards and requirements to complete the forms.\n\nBylaws, corporate charters, company polices, etc, are internal documents in which the managing members, or "owners", agree to.\n\nTo establish Bylaws the company should first be incorporated or organized in the respective state of business. Then, the bylaws should be compiled by the members. Once the bylaws are agreed upon and approved by the majority of members (or unanimously as may be required by some states), the members should all sign the bylaws. Be sure to include in your bylaws provisions for allowing the bylaws to be changed or ammended in the future, otherwise, you're forced to live by them until the organization is dissolved.\n\nIf you feel this answer was sufficient, please vote it best answer. Thank you!
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I posted some links to a couple of articles about business structures & how to figure out which is best for your needs.\n\nFor the actual incorporating, contact your Secretary of State -- that link is also below.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your endeavors!
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It means being held responsible.  For the full definition and other uses, etc check out the link I attached.
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You define it.   One is big enough.   Define your corporation, it's board, it's membership requirements, the products, mission, services.   It's a free country.  \n\nYou do not need any legal thing.  Down the road, you and your board of directors will define your organization clearer, and decide what corporate structure that you need.    A simply DBA might do the trick for many years.   But if you want to attain a non-profit status, you might have to incorporate further.   \n\nJust get started and DO something.