Incorporate in Texas » (REV)

Karen Ann Rolcik received her law degree from Indiana University. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio. Ms. Rolcik practices in a Dallas suburb.

Mark Warda currently practices and resides in Winter Haven, Florida.

#1 incorporation guide in Texas.

Using Self-Help Law Books     vii
Introduction     xi
The Corporate Entity     1
Corporate Terms
Deciding to Incorporate     5
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choosing the Best Type of Corporation for You     11
Texas Corporation or Foreign Corporation
S Corporation or C Corporation
Closely Held Corporation Election
Professional Corporations
Professional Associations
Not-for-Profit Corporations
Start-Up Procedures     19
Name Check
Certificate of Formation
Shareholder Agreement
Organizational Paperwork
Tax Forms
Corporate Supplies
Organizational Meeting
Minute Book
Bank Accounts
Licenses
Selling Corporate Stock     41
Securities Laws
Federal Exemptions from Securities Laws
Texas Securities Laws
Internet Stock Sales
Payment for Shares
Running a Corporation     47
Corporate Records
Shareholder Meetings
Board of Directors Meetings
Annual Reports
Piercing the Corporate Veil
Amending Corporate Documents     55
Certificate of Formation
Bylaws
Registered Agent or Registered Office
Dissolving a Corporation     57
A Corporation That Has Not Started Business
A Corporation That Has Started Business
Limited Survival of Corporation after Dissolution
Bankruptcy
Corporate Alternative: Limited Liability Company     61
Advantages
Disadvantages
Organizing a Limited LiabilityCompany
Organizational Meeting
Minute Book and Recordkeeping
Bank Accounts and Licenses
Running a Limited Liability Company
Glossary     67
Checklists and Fee Schedule     75
Texas Business Organization Code     83
Sample, Filled-in Forms     161
Blank Corporate Forms     177
Index     305