A corporation is a separate and distinct entity under the law. The corporate business structure can help shield the businesses owners—the corporation’s shareholders—from liability and, under some circumstances, help them reduce their taxes.

A LegalZoom Incorporation package includes:

• Personalized bylaws and advanced provisions to safeguard your personal assets against liability
• Preliminary clearance of your corporation name with your state to ensure the name is available
• Creation and filing of articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State (or appropriate state agency)

• Your documents will be filed correctly—guaranteed
• Our simple 3-step process was developed by attorneys
• Deluxe Incorporation Kit includes personalized stock certificates, leather binder embossed with company name, official seal and CD with over 40 business forms*

When you’re just starting out, getting legal help can be key to growing your business. With an attorney to guide you, you can proceed with confidence knowing all your legal questions have been answered.

• Create better contracts
• Protect your company from risk
• Understand the common legal issues new companies face

Get a free business start-up consultation! As part of our Express Gold package, you get a 30-day trial to the LegalZoom Business Legal Plan.**

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