Shareholders & Governance

You can find detailed information on the compensation of officers of public companies in the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Here's where to find it.

If you wish to find out the names of officers or directors of a public company that has filed with the SEC, you can find this information by searching EDGAR, the SEC’s Electronic...

Unless your business is a C corporation, charitable contributions typically "flow through" the business and are claimed as deductions on the individual tax returns of shareholders.

The best candidates often prefer to work through an executive search firm, valuing the high level of confidentiality and the benefits of mediation that a professional recruiter brings.

Incorporating helps keep your personal assets safe from creditors and lawsuits against your firm. Here's a look at the major costs of incorporation and how they vary with circumstances.

Finding senior executives capable of motivating people, communicating a vision and leading a company to the top can be challenging.

Learn how to save both time and money with the right lawyer.

Learn how to keep your personal and business life separate.

In a nutshell, if you are an LLC member, you must pay self-employment taxes on your share of the profits in certain conditions.

Public companies, private companies with more than $10 million in total assets and a class of equity securities similar to common stock, and private companies that list securities on an exchange or NASDAQ...

Do you trust that your clients will pay, your partners will stick to their agreements, and your competitors aren't doing anything that affects your company's well-being?

The executive summary in your business plan should capture your readers' attention and be a true reflection of your business.

The primary goal of any business plan is to present a concise overview of your business idea.

Accountants may tailor their financial reporting to the particular needs of a company, but they often also follow GAAP. Learn more about the importance and official oversight of these principles.

Every company has a pecking order of rights that accompanies the three main classes of securities: common stock, bonds, and preferred stock.

Whether it's the owner, a partner, a majority stockholder or someone with a high level of expertise, the loss or death of a key person could mean financial ruin for the company.

While selling stock to the public is generally not an option for a small business, selling stock in a private placement is a way of procuring cash from investors.

Your company may want the investors who buy stock in the company to execute a Right of First Refusal Agreement. This agreement typically requires the shareholders to grant the company a right to...

The type of business structure you choose will determine how vulnerable you are to personal liabilities. Learn how to protect yourself.