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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.
Stock Subscription Package
This is a set of forms used that can be used for the purchase of common stock in a privately held company. The documents include Instructions for Subscription, Subscription Agreement, Confidential Statement of Investor Suitability, Signature Page, and a Right of First Refusal Agreement.
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.
Assignment of Copyright
This is a sample agreement where a copyrighted work is assigned for the payment of a designated sum. The assignment includes the copyright and all other rights to the work.
Sample Checklist for Contract Term Sheet
This is a general checklist of key items to consider when drafting a contract. Depending on the contract, some of these may be inapplicable. Other provisions not included here may be appropriate for specialized contracts. The checklist is in Microsoft Word format.
Boilerplate Clauses
This is a sample of the "boilerplate" or "miscellaneous" clauses that can be included at the end of a contract. Note that not all clauses may be appropriate to the particular contract and some clauses may need modification.
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.
Subscription Agreement - Detailed
This is a sample form of Stock Subscription Agreement for the purchase of common stock in an early stage private company.
Checklist of Employment Agreement Issues from the Employee's Perspective
This is a checklist for an employee to consider when negotiating an Employment Agreement with the company.
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.
