{"id":9161,"date":"2016-12-14T13:52:13","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T13:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-start-a-corporation-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T18:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T18:45:14","slug":"how-to-start-a-corporation-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/how-to-start-a-corporation-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Corporation Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction-to-how-to-start-a-corporation-checklist\">\n<h2> Introduction to How to Start a Corporation Checklist:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hiArySIv1khHg_u-VU1HXQ.octet-stream\" alt=\"Process Street - How to Start a Corporation Checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hiArySIv1khHg_u-VU1HXQ.octet-stream\"> <\/a><figcaption>\n     Process Street - How to Start a Corporation Checklist<br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Starting a new business is a <strong>brave step toward creating something valuable to others.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With this how to start a corporation checklist, we at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Process Street<\/a> hope to be able to provide a <strong>clear set of necessary steps<\/strong> to guide you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are links throughout to different <strong>useful resources and tools<\/strong> to help make the process as smooth as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use the form fields<\/strong> provided to record information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch this video below<\/strong> to ease into the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UktKFnMFBZA?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    MJ Gottlieb - The Startup Entrepreneur Guide to Starting a Business<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-a-business-plan\">\n<h2> Prepare a business plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Creating a business plan is a crucial part of understanding what your business is going to be like, where it needs to go, and <strong>how it is going to get there<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here are 3 links to give you some context on writing a business plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/starting-business\/write-your-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">US Small Business Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/247574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/write-business-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK Gov - Business finance and support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <strong>use the following form fields<\/strong> to help you prepare the basics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Product\/service description <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Business goals <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Market overview <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Competitor analysis <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Current funding situation <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Projected financials <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Three year roadmap <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Buyer persona <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Watch the following video<\/strong> from Business Wales to get a quick overview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PDWvcsTloJo?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Business Wales - How to Write a Business Plan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"purchase-your-domain-name\">\n<h2> Purchase your domain name<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When you have the name of your business decided, <strong>purchase a domain name<\/strong> from <a href=\"http:\/\/godaddy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoDaddy<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/domains.google\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google Domains<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read one of these articles<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-domain-name-whiteboard-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Moz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/smallbusiness\/launch\/10-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-domain-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GoDaddy<\/a> about important considerations when choosing a domain name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"corporation-vs-llc\">\n<h2> Corporation vs LLC<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Choosing your business structure depends largely on what goals your business has.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the US, <strong>you have 3 principal options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LLC<\/li>\n<li>S-Corp<\/li>\n<li>C-Corp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An LLC is a <strong>joint partnership<\/strong> where the owners are taxed on their dividends. A C-corporation works differently; it exists as <strong>a separate entity<\/strong> and pays tax on its profits. If you're the owner of a C-Corp, you risk being taxed twice: once on company profits and once on personal gains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The S-Corp exists in the middle and is <strong>structured similarly to a C-Corp while avoiding the double taxation<\/strong>. It is worth researching which of these options would be best for your business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read these articles<\/strong> for a deeper explanation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bizfilings.com\/learn\/compare-business-types.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bizfilings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/business\/business-formation\/compare.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Legalzoom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.obliviousinvestor.com\/llc-vs-s-corp-vs-c-corp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ObliviousInvestor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"obtain-your-ein\">\n<h2> Obtain your EIN<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>An EIN is an<strong> Employer Identification Number.<\/strong> This is also known as the <strong>Federal Tax Identification Number<\/strong>, and is a very important number to have if you're setting up a business!<\/p>\n<p>You can <strong>get an EIN from the IRS<\/strong> - and you can register for it online right now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/employer-id-numbers-eins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here to apply for your EIN.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact-the-state-taxation-department\">\n<h2> Contact the state taxation department<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Some states will require you to<strong> get a state tax identification number<\/strong> too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact your state taxation department<\/strong> to enquire about the laws in your state and begin your application process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Find the right email address and<strong> use our email widget below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-any-specialist-licenses-you-may-need\">\n<h2> Research any specialist licenses you may need<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Certain industries have more regulations<\/strong> than others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are hoping to run a bar, or any venue which will be serving alcohol, you will need the necessary <strong>personal and property licenses to allow you to operate<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Investigate your industry and <strong>find out what licenses you need to acquire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"plan-your-legal-and-accounting-set-up\">\n<h2> Plan your legal and accounting set up<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You have a <strong>number of options when approaching your legal and accounting<\/strong> requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some businesses will use <strong>local professionals<\/strong> to help them manage their legal or accountancy needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Others may use the <strong>services of larger companies<\/strong> - either to do this work for them&nbsp;or to assist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For legal assistance, you could use a company like <a href=\"http:\/\/legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LegalZoom<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/rocketlawyer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">RocketLawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For accounting, you can use software like <a href=\"http:\/\/quickbooks.intuit.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Quickbooks<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mint<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can look at some of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Process Street<\/a> accounting guides to help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/accounting-onboarding-procedures\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Accounting Onboarding Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/creating-an-invoice\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Creating an Invoice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bank-reconciliation-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bank Reconciliation Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/expense-management-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Expense Management Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/accounts-receivable-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Accounts Receivable Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/accounts-payable-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Accounts Payable Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/income-profit-and-loss-statement-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Income (Profit and Loss) Statement Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/cash-flow-report\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cash Flow Report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/balance-sheet-statement-preparation-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\">Balance Sheet Statement Preparation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/business-tax-preparation-checklist\" rel=\"nofollow\">Business Tax Preparation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/annual-financial-report-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Annual Financial Report Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"open-a-business-bank-account\">\n<h2> Open a business bank account<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/87-how-to-open-a-business-bank-account.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">open your business account<\/a>, take the time to <strong>shop around for a good deal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Some <strong>banks may offer easier access to credit<\/strong> in return for your services, while others may have very user-friendly web portals which you feel more comfortable using.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of things to consider. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/6281-bank-account-errors-6-mistakes-small-businesses-make.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Here's an article outlining 6 mistakes that small businesses often make - read it and avoid them.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"purchase-business-insurance\">\n<h2> Purchase business insurance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Purchasing business insurance is a whole process in itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This could be a complicated or simple process depending on the industry in which you're working.<\/p>\n<p>Read this extensive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Buy-Small-Business-Insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">guide from WikiHow<\/a> to &nbsp;you through the different steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"find-office-space\">\n<h2> Find office space<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When you're starting off, you're presented with a number of options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You could go for<strong> traditional office space<\/strong> - however, this can prove expensive for a business before it has gained substantial revenue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A cheaper alternative would be to <strong>use a coworking space<\/strong>. <a href=\"http:\/\/wework.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WeWork<\/a> is one of the largest networks of coworking spaces. They are cheaper than traditional offices and the utilities and wifi are maintained by the organization. This is also a <strong>useful way to build a professional network<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many startups avoid committing to office space in their early life. If it is feasible, <strong>consider working from home<\/strong>&nbsp;and organizing your team remotely to save on extra costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-up-your-operating-processes\">\n<h2> Set up your operating processes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Decide on how your organization is going to operate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Think about the services or products you provide and envision <strong>the best ways these can be provided.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Process Street<\/a> can help you <strong>map and follow your internal processes<\/strong>. For instance, if you're going to be utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/sales-processes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">outbound sales strategies<\/a>, you may wish to look at some of our sales templates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/sales-training-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sales training process checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/weekly-sales-prospecting-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Weekly sales prospecting checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/cold-calling-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cold calling checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/bant-sales-qualification-call-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">BANT sales qualification call process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/sales-presentation-template\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sales presentation template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/sales-pitch-planning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sales pitch planning checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/closing-the-sale-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Closing the sale checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/order-processing-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Order processing checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/monthly-sales-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monthly sales report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can <strong>use these checklists directly<\/strong> or as inspiration to <strong>build custom templates to suit your business needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-your-business-identity\">\n<h2> Create your business identity<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Deciding upon your business identity involves <strong>crafting the right public image to fit your product or services.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This could include a logo, colors, font, and more.<strong> For advice and guidance<\/strong>, read one of our articles about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/startup-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">how we rebranded Process Street with the help of a designer.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-your-website\">\n<h2> Create your website<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Creating a website for your company is <strong>easier than most people think.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may be a tech wizard and need no help with this. If that's the case, <strong>go forth and build!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, for those who aren't developers, you have <strong>two main choices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can build a website using an existing platform which will be affordable and serve most basic needs, or you can hire someone to create you a custom website.<\/p>\n<p>Some platforms which provide<strong> simple ways to create a website<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/squarespace.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Squarespace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/spotify.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/leadpages.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">LeadPages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you want to hire a freelancer<\/strong>, you can either hire locally or through an online marketplace. Two options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/upwork.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Upwork<\/a> - Generally lower prices but with a large choice of potential developers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/crew.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Crew<\/a>&nbsp;- Higher prices with a smaller curated group of developers to choose from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"build-your-marketing-plan\">\n<h2> Build your marketing plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The <strong>core features of a marketing plan<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Know your<strong> market<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Know your <strong>goals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Know your <strong>strategy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Know your <strong>budget<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have understood these initial areas you can look to <strong>build out your plan, add depth, experiment, and iterate.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upload your marketing plan using the form field below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Marketing plan <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>For further reading, here are three articles which can give you a greater depth of understanding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/241953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/managing-business\/growing-your-business\/developing-marketing-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">US Small Business Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/4-creating-effective-business-marketing-plan.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Business News Daily<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"go\">\n<h2> Go!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>From all of us at Process Street,<strong> best of luck with your new venture!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us in future<\/strong> to let us know you used our product to get started. We'd love to hear it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onhdiCB5smbBhANQc1VDaA.jpg\" alt=\"Open for Business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/onhdiCB5smbBhANQc1VDaA.jpg\"> <\/a><figcaption>\n     Open for Business<br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2> Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidspencerlaw.com\/usincorpchecklist.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.davidspencerlaw.com\/usincorpchecklist.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parasec.com\/pdf\/inc_cklist.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.parasec.com\/pdf\/inc_cklist.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/smallbusiness.findlaw.com\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/checklist-starting-a-corporation.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/smallbusiness.findlaw.com\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/checklist-starting-a-corporation.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/law-library\/Incorporation-Checklist\/#.WD9BxuYrLIU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.lawdepot.com\/law-library\/Incorporation-Checklist\/#.WD9BxuYrLIU<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooleygo.com\/post-incorporation-checklist-10-next-steps-consider\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.cooleygo.com\/post-incorporation-checklist-10-next-steps-consider\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.contractsguru.com\/checklist-incorporation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.contractsguru.com\/checklist-incorporation\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corporatedirect.com\/start-a-business\/incorporation-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.corporatedirect.com\/start-a-business\/incorporation-checklist\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/smallbusinessbc.ca\/resource\/howtos-checklists\/starting-your-corporation-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/smallbusinessbc.ca\/resource\/howtos-checklists\/starting-your-corporation-checklist\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.score.org\/resource\/do-it-yourself-checklist-incorporate-your-business\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.score.org\/resource\/do-it-yourself-checklist-incorporate-your-business<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bizfilings.com\/learn\/business-checklist.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.bizfilings.com\/learn\/business-checklist.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a 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