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What is the SS4/EIN/Tax ID Number?

The SS4 is the IRS form required to obtain an EIN (Employer Identification Number, frequently called a Tax ID number). The EIN/Tax ID number can be thought of as a Social Security Number for your business. It is usually required to open a bank account in the name of the business and to properly pay [...]

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What is the Purpose of an Alternate Company Name?

In order to form your company, we need to know what name you want for the business. Before forwarding the necessary formation documents to the state we do a name search in your state of formation to see if the company name is available. If the name you want for your company is the same [...]

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Does Forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company) or Corporation Require an Attorney?

No, it does not. An attorney is not a legal requirement to form a Limited Liability Company. While we always recommend consulting the appropriate legal and accounting specialists, we can take care of the filings for you and save you the attorney fees.

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In What State Should I Form my LLC or Corporation?

Unless you plan on having a large, multi-state operation, it is generally best to form your company in the state in which it is located.
Generally speaking, most states will expect you to be registered with them if there is substantial ongoing business and/or a physical presence in that state. If you do form your company [...]

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What is the Cancellation Policy of IncFile?

Your order is refundable until payment is forwarded to the state (typically within twenty four hours after your order is placed), less a $30.00 cancellation fee and less any expenses which have been paid or incurred in furtherance of your order with any entities, including state agencies or third party vendors. Once payment has been [...]

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What is a Publication Requirement?

A Publication Requirement is a compliance mandate that requires the creation and ownership of an LLC to publish an announcement in local newspapers upon being filed. Upon completion of this requirement an affidavit is typically filed with the state to inform them that the publication requirement has been satisfied. Currently the states which require thus [...]

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What is a Corporate Seal?

A Corporate Seal is a customized embossing stamp that contains the name, date and state of formation of your company. In some jurisdictions a corporate seal can be required to open a company bank account. It is typically used on company documents to mark them as official. The Corporate seal is included in the Corporate/LLC [...]

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What is a correspondence fee?

A correspondence fee is a fee over and above the state filing fees that reflects any extra cost of filing with a given state involving general document management and order handling, and these costs may differ from state to state.
Such costs include, but are not limited to, long distance voice and fax calls, special mailing [...]

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