Unlike an individual, a corporation cannot run for a public offers or vote.
How A Company Becomes A Corporation: In order to become a corporation, they must file an application that provides articles of incorporation with the State of residence, pay the incorporation fee, and must be approved by the State. Once approved, they must create their bylaws. Because drafting bylaws is one of the most important steps for forming a corporation, it's essential there is an attorney on board. The attorney will watch over transactions to ensure everything is conducted properly. Other organizational costs include legal fees, fees for the underwriters for stocks and bonds, and incorporation fees that are recorded as intangible assets. The stock certificates represent ownership of the corporation and the owners are the stockholders. There are several activities that stockholders deal with including voting for the members of the Board of Directors and other issues that require the actions of the stockholders. Stockholders can also deny additional shares being offered in order for them to maintain greater control of ownership both before and after the distribution of shares. There are several aspects that separate a corporation from other businesses such as partnerships or sole proprietorship. Forming a corporation can provide a sense of accomplishment, prestige, and a great deal of satisfaction once everything is in place. Who Elects The Board Of Directors? The Board Of Directors are elected by the shareholders that are nominated to be brought before the shareholders. In many cases, this is done by the founder of the corporation. Does A Corporation Have Perpetual Existence? The charter of a corporation can limit its life but the charter is usually extended. A corporation will continue even if a stockholder dies, an employee is unable to continue, stocks are sold, etc. A corporation is owned by stockholders but managed by the employees. Can Creditors Take Stockholders' Assets? The liability of a stockholder is limited to the amount they have invested in the corporation. Their personal assets are off limits to creditors that are looking for payments owed by the corporation. Corporations Can Own Property & Have Certain Rights: Corporations are considered separate legal entities that perform business operations. It can own property, enter into binding contracts, borrow money, pay taxes, and can be sued or can sue.
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AuthorYoel “Mo” Molina and I am a lifelong resident of Miami, Fl. I am a graduate of Miami Senior High, Class of 1992, Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. 1997 and University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2001. I have been practicing law in Miami Since 2001. I am a former training prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. I have experience in jury trials, appeals, and administrative hearings. I have appeared before judges across the State. My experience ranges from civil litigation matters, collection matters, foreclosure, business and corporate, contracts, real estate, leases and employment matters.. Archives
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