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An overview of the laws that may apply when trying to finance your new or growing business.

Incorporating a business comes with a variety of costs depending on the bells and whistles and extra agreements involved. Here is a rough breakdown for incorporation costs.

Bylaws are like an official game plan on how a corporation is to be run and operated.

Small businesses make legal mistakes all the time — some of which can be disastrous. Watching for these common pitfalls can save you the usual stress and scramble.

You can find out the names of the shareholders of a public company through several resources. If you wish to find out the names of large shareholders of a public company that has...

Before investing in a company, a venture capital firm goes through a stringent review process to ensure that the business is sound.

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.

SEC Form 10-K is the annual report that most public reporting companies file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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.

Be weary of general parnerships as the partners are personally liable for any debts the business may accrue.

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.

Limited liability corporations (LLC) and limited liability partnerships (LLP) are two new business entities created to mix some of the properties of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships. They have several unique benefits for...

Learn how to keep your personal and business life separate.

You have to decide which type of corporation to form and where to incorporate. Here are some of the factors to consider.

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.

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.

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

Many business owners view an initial public offering (IPO) as the brass ring, but as much work as building a company is, preparing for the IPO is hard work, too.

A C corporation is a legal entity that exists separately from its owners and is taxed as a separate entity. As a result, C corporations are subject to double taxation.