Starting a Corporation – The Series – #1 – Do You Need an Attorney?
Starting a Corporation – The Series – #1 – Do You Need an Attorney? Thursday October 30, 2008 I have been helping a friend form a corporation, and, like my series about starting the very small business, I will take you through the process with me. First, find and hire an attorney to help you with the process of setting up your corporation. Although some online websites will tell you they can help you start a corporation without an attorney, I have found that having a real live person to talk to and to help with the process is worth the extra money. Here is why you should hire an attorney for your incorporation process: • Incorporation is tricky, and filings must be done in a certain order and have certain phrases/clauses. If you try to do it yourself, you might miss something important. • Each state has different requirements. While you should check the
