Incorporation Forms
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Pre-Incorporation Agreement, Shareholders Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement
This is a sample agreement among prospective shareholders of a corporation. It is intended as an agreement that a corporation will be established and that various key points will be agreed upon, including: (1) the purpose of the corporation, (2) the percentage split of ownership between the owners, (3) identity of the officers and directors, (4) how the corporation will be funded, (5) whether the corporation will have a right of first refusal on transfer of shares, (6) the expected roles and time commitments of the shareholders to the business, (7) whether the corporation will be an S corporation for federal and state tax purposes.
Action of Incorporator (California corporation)
This form is used to adopt the Bylaws and designate the initial director(s) of a California corporation.
Checklist for Formation of a California Corporation
The purpose of this form is to solicit basic information that will be needed in preparing the documents for forming a California corporation.
Guide to Operation of a Newly Formed California Corporation
This document is intended to give general guidance concerning the key procedures and documents necessary for the formation and early operation of a California corporation.
Checklist for Formation of a Corporation
This is a summary checklist in connection with the formation of a corporation.
Action of Incorporator (Delaware corporation)
The purpose of this form is to adopt the Bylaws and designate the initial director(s) of a Delaware corporation.
Shareholder Resolution Approving Amendment of Bylaws
A sample shareholders resolution for approval of the amendment of the corporate bylaws.
Stock Certificate - Preferred Stock
This is a sample form of Preferred Stock certificate for a privately held company.
Comparison Chart for Different Business Entities
This is a chart outlining the key differences between C Corporations, S Corporations, Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and LLCs.
Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary
This is a sample form of Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary for a private corporation. It is intended to keep track of common stock, preferred stock, options and warrant issuances.
Written Consent of Directors
This form is used when the Board of Directors of a company adopts resolutions relating the formation of the company.
Unanimous Consent to Action by the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Corporation, in Lieu of Meeting, Ratifying Past Actions of Directors and Officers
This is a template for action to be taken by the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of a corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting.
Articles of Incorporation for Close Corporation
This is a basic form and is required for forming a California corporation.
California Bylaws for Corporation
These are sample Bylaws for a California corporation, setting forth various general corporate procedures and matters affecting the governance of the corporation.
Delaware Bylaws for Corporation
This is a form of Bylaws for a Delaware corporation.
Delaware Articles of Incorporation Certificate - Domestic For-Profit - Stock Corporation
This is the initial formation document for a Delaware corporation.
Stock Certificate in Common Stock
This is a sample form of Common Stock certificate for a privately held company.
Amendment and restatement of certificate of incorporation with exhibit
This is an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation used in conjunction with a Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a startup Delaware company and venture capital investors, setting forth the rights, preferences, and privileges of the Series A Preferred Stock.
Amend Articles - Resolution Form - Corporate Resolutions
This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors of a corporation, approving amendment of the Articles of Incorporation. The specific amendment language (e.g., change in the authorized number of shares, change in the corporate name) will need to be added.
Amend Articles - Resolution Form - Corporate Resolutions
A sample shareholders resolution for approval of the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation.
