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Select a Business Type. Which Entity is Right for me?
-LLC (Limited Liability Company): Our most POPULAR form of business with minimal formalities where owners are taxed like individuals or partners (NO DOUBLE TAXATION). There are no citizenship restrictions so an owner may be almost anyone incuding another corporation, LLC, or trust.
S Corporation: A corporation where owners are taxed like individuals (NO DOUBLE TAXATION). If owners don't meet S-Corporation restrictions they usually form an LLC as the best option.
C Corporation: This is a General For Profit corporation. This entity is usually best-suited for larger businesses or businesses seeking venture capital or equity funding.
Select a State. Select the State in which you wish to set up your Corporation or LLC.
Where to Incorporate (or LLC)? For a small corporation with less than 5 shareholders, it is often best to incorporate (or LLC) in the state where the business will have a physical presence like an office (including a home-based business), sales people, and/or employees. For most small businesses, incorporating in Delaware or Nevada DOES NOT make sense.
Our team will check your desired name against the state registration database to determine name availability. This process reduces the likelihood of your documents being rejected by a state official.
No Backlogs! No Delays! Once your order is paid and we confirm the availability of your company name with the state office, we will prepare and submit your formation documents for filing to the state office within 24 hours. Upon receipt, the state office will file your Articles of Incorporation/Organization based on your selected Method of Filing of either STANDARD or EXPRESS within the indicated processing times quoted on our website.
Once your order is paid and we confirm that your corporate name is available with the state office, CorpNet will prepare and forward your formation documents for filing to the state office within 24 hours. Upon receipt, the state will file your Articles of Incorporation/Organization within the indicated processing times quoted on our website for standard processing (standard processing times vary by state and can range anywhere from 20-60 business days). In a Hurry?..Choose our EXPRESS FILING method (available wih any package) ...which is our RUSH service and get your Articles filed in MOST STATES within 24-48 hours and RECEIVE your filed documents VIA email & FedEx Overnight delivery!
A registered agent is a person or company officially recognized by the state that resides within the state of incorporation and is designated by the corporation to accept service of process on behalf of the corporation. This may be an individual or another business entity that has a physical location in the state of incorporation. Please note that a Post Office Box or other “mail service” is usually not sufficient to qualify as a registered agent.
The registered agent is responsible for accepting official notices from the Secretary of State and service of process in the event the corporation is sued.
If you wish to keep your company’s address information confidential, designating CorpNet™ to act as your registered agent affords you that extra added layer of privacy. CorpNet™ can serve as your company’s registered agent for service of process in any state for an annual fee of $149 per year with service that is fast, reliable, and affordable …. And remember, our services are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We make everything easy for you so that you can focus on what you do best – running your business!
CorpNet™ is committed to your 100% satisfaction… if you are ever less than 100% satisfied with our services, please contact myself or our customer service team and we will make things right…or your money back*! We make everything easy for you so that you can focus on what you do best – running your business!
Please feel free to contact us at any time should you have any questions about your corporate documents or other general questions about your order. Customer Service Agents are standing by to assist you with all your inquiries during our normal business hours (7:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. PST):
The incorporator resolution is a corporate document which is executed by the incorporator upon the formation of the company appointing the initial directors of the company. The incorporator resolution is included as part of each CorpNet formation package and is forwarded to you as part of your final packet of formation documents
Businesses are required to obtain a Federal Tax ID Number, also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN) which is used to identify the business entity. With CorpNet’s Tax ID Obtainment service, we will obtain your company's Tax ID (EIN) from the IRS once your business formation is approved by the state office. The typical turn-around time for this service is 24-48 hours upon receipt of your filed business formation documents from the state office.
CorpNet's Tax ID obtainment service can be added as an upgrade to any CorpNet Basic package; however, you can take advantage of this upgrade FREE of charge when selecting the CorpNet Deluxe or Complete package. In order for CorpNet to obtain the TAX ID number for your business, upon order confirmation and receipt of payment, you will be asked to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) by a CorpNet Business Specialist. If you do not have an SSN or cannot provide your SSN to CorpNet, then CorpNet will not be able to obtain your Tax ID Number on your behalf, but as a courtesy, will prepare and forward the completed IRS TAX ID Application (FORM SS-4) to you as part of your final packet of documents.
An Operating Agreement is the document that states the rights and obligations of the members as well as the distribution of income of the Limited Liability Company (LLC). An operating agreement is not required as a prerequisite in forming the Limited Liability Company, but it is required to be kept at your place of business for maintaining compliance with the company’s corporate formalities. All members must sign the operating agreement in order for the operating agreement to be effective and valid. CorpNet’s customized LLC Kit & Seal for Corporations and LLC’s (included as part of CorpNet’s Complete package) include Sample Minutes, an Operating Agreement, Waivers, Notices, and Minutes of Meetings, Stock Transfer Ledger and Sample Corporate Resolutions.
CorpNet's Kit & Seal can be added as an upgrade to any CorpNet Basic or Deluxe package; however, you can take advantage of this upgrade FREE of charge when selecting the CorpNet Complete package.
A corporation can avoid double taxation (once to the shareholders and again to the corporation) by electing to be treated as an S corporation. Generally, an S corporation is exempt from federal income tax other than tax on certain capital gains and passive income. On the tax returns, the S corporation's shareholders include their share of the corporation's separately stated items of income, deduction, loss, and credit, and their share of non-separately stated income or loss
S-Corporation status election is granted by the IRS after (IRS Form-2553) is prepared and filed with the IRS in a timely fashion and then approval has been granted by the IRS. The election process takes approximately three months, according to the IRS instructions.
The S-Corporation status election can be added as an upgrade to any CorpNet Basic package; however, you can take advantage of this upgrade FREE of charge when selecting the CorpNet Deluxe or Complete package.
As part of this service, CorpNet will prepare your S-Corporation election form and will include this form as part of your final package of corporate documents for you to execute and submit to the IRS for filing. As a courtesy, you can complete the application form and return it back to our office and CorpNet can submit the application on your behalf to the IRS and oversee the filing process with the IRS.
The Bylaws of a Corporation are the set of rules governing how the affairs of a corporation will be conducted. CorpNet’s customized corporate Kit & Seal for Corporations and LLC’s (included as part of CorpNet’s Complete package) includes Sample Minutes, Bylaws, Waivers, Notices, and Minutes of Meetings, Stock Transfer Ledger and Sample Corporate Resolutions.
CorpNet's customized corporate Kit & Seal can be added as an upgrade to any CorpNet Basic or Deluxe package; however, you can take advantage of this upgrade FREE of charge when selecting the CorpNet Complete package.
A Member Certificate is a legal document that is issued to a member of an LLC when contributing for a percentage of ownership. This certificate provides written physical proof of ownership rights within the LLC.
A Stock Certificate is a legal document that is issued to a shareholder confirming that particular shareholders interest within the Corporation and designates the amount of shares that shareholder holds within the corporation. This certificate provides written physical proof of ownership rights in the corporation.
CorpNet’s Business Forms CD contains over 50 of the most commonly used business forms and tips to help you manage and run your company. Each form is fully customizable and available in a variety of formats.
CorpNet's Business Forms CD can be added as an upgrade to any CorpNet Basic package; TAKE ADVANTAGE of this upgrade FREE of charge when selecting the CorpNet Deluxe or Complete package!
Corporations and LLC’s are subject to many formalities after they are formed. CorpNet’s Corporate Kit & Seal for Corporations and LLC’s includes the tools your company needs to comply with these formalities and place for safekeeping of all of your business documents.Each quality binder is detailed in gold Customized with your corporate name foil stamped on the binder with matching slipcase. Your Customized Corporate Kit will also contain the following additional items:
Corporations and LLC’s are subject to many formalities after they are formed. CorpNet’s Corporate Kit & Seal for Corporations and LLC’s includes the tools your company needs to comply with these formalities and place for safekeeping of all of your business documents. Each quality binder is detailed in gold Customized with your corporate name foil stamped on the binder with matching slipcase. Your Customized Corporate Kit will also contain the following additional items:
What is a Certificate of Authority?
A Certificate of Authority is required to make sales of tangible personal property and enumerated taxable services. It authorizes you to collect state and local sales tax in NYS; it also authorizes you to issue and receive NYS sales tax exemption documents. The Certificate of Authority will include the address of the physical location of the business and must be displayed in plain view at that location. If you have more than one location, a certificate must be displayed at each location with the appropriate address corresponding to that location. If you have no regular place of business, you must attach the certificate to your cart, stand, truck, etc.
Who is required to register?
You must register for sales tax purposes with the Tax Department and have a valid Certificate of Authority to sell tangible personal property or certain taxable services, operate a hotel or motel, or receive amusement charges in NYS. You must also register for sales tax purposes to issue or accept most NYS sales tax exemption documents or if you are acquiring all or part of the assets of an existing business that is registered or required to register for sales tax purposes. If you are an out-of-state lessor of tangible personal property and your lessee lives in NYS or moves to NYS and brings the leased property into NYS for personal use or for use in any employment, trade, business, or profession, you must register for sales tax purposes within 30 days after your property comes into NYS.
The Master Business Application is a simplified form used to apply for many state licenses, registrations, and permits. It’s also used to apply for some city licenses
Who should file, and when?
You must file a Master Business Application when you first start your business, or when you change or update your business. You’ll need to file if you want to:
Processing times can range from 10 days for the online application to 3–6 weeks for the paper application.
If your business is a corporation, a limited liability company, a limited liability partnership, or requires a specialty license available through the Master License Service, you will need to renew your license annually. The expiration date is determined when you apply, and will be printed on the top right hand side of your Registration and Licenses Document under the Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number.
Standard Filing Speed
Corpnet processes your docs in 24 hours! …but the state offices require more time. The "Business Days" displayed here is an ESTIMATED processing time for your selected State/County required to process your filing.
BEWARE OF COMPETITORS quoting you a faster time! This estimate is updated regularly. Beware of competitors that quote you a faster time; we're all at the mercy of the state filing office and state backlogs…
Select "Express Filing Speed" for a Faster Filing. We GUARANTEE the Fastest Processing Time Available if you select "Express Filing Speed."
Express Filing Speed
Corpnet processes your docs SAME DAY (before 4 pm PST)! The STATE Office is instructed to process your filing as an EXPEDITED Filing!
File it FAST! Depending on the state and county of your filing, we will "walk in" your documents, FAX them, hand-deliver them, send them via courier…We'll do whatever your state and county allows as the FASTEST option for your desired filing.
The State will Expedite it too! Additional STATE Expediting fees may apply; any additional fees will be displayed here on this quote page under "State Fees."
WANT IT FASTER! Same Day FILING May be Available. Call us and ask for the "SAME DAY FILING" option (available only in certain states).
Toll-Free: 1.888.449.2638
*A note about "State Processing Time" Estimates. Corpnet processes your docs within 24 hours, but the state offices require more time. The "Business Days" displayed here is an ESTIMATED processing time for your selected state/county if your file is marked as EXPEDITED PROCESSING.
Express Shipping (Initial Docs). After we draft your docs, they will be submitted to the state office via Express shipping where applicable.
Select "Express Filing Speed", and this option is INCLUDED in the price!
Express Shipping (Final Docs). After we receive your FINAL docs back from the state office, they will be sent to you via Express shipping where applicable.
*NOTE: Express Shipping DOES NOT apply to Corporate Kits or LLC Kit Shipments. Kits are shipped via UPS Ground in a SEPARATE package and arrive separately.
Shipping & HandlingCorpNet’s S&H fees include multiple shipments of your documents to and from the state office during the formation process of your company. In addition, CorpNet will ship your final package including your company's state-approved formation document(s) using U.S. First Class Priority Mail service.
