The Essential Corporation Handbook

The Essential Corporation Handbook takes the mysteries out of corporate formalities, and shows owners what they must do and what they may do with their corporations. By knowing the rules to follow, you can avoid time-consuming, expensive mistakes, and you can keep your energy focused where you want it -- on running your business. Now, find out about the hows and whys of corporations so you can: Avoid Personal Liability.

Enjoy one of the real advantages of operating as a corporation, but don't lose what you've achieved by neglecting your corporate requirements.

Save Money on Advisers' Fees.

Use your attorney and accountant's time more efficiently by being better informed.

Understand Corporate Documents.

Gain insight about the corporate process as the author shows what to include and why, plus what to watch out for in your:
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Stock Purchase Agreement
Stock Certificates and Lost Stock Affidavit
Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Registration, Proxies, Waivers, Voting Trusts, Plus More.

Oversee Official Roles of All Corporate Players.

Learn what you must do as a director, officer, shareholder, or promoter, and how to judge others in these roles.

Handle Corporate Maintenance In-House -- Worry Free.

Schedule the proper routines at the right time. This book's checklists make it easy.

Foresee Legal Pitfalls.

With knowledge, you can avoid common mistakes.

Avoid IRS Challenges to Your Corporate Status.

Up-to-date information on Limited Liability Companies. Assess the potential of forming a limited liability company, and compare LLCs and S corporations to make the most informed decision.

Carl R. J. Sniffen is an attorney and a strong advocate of preventive law. His practice of this concept has saved many business clients significant time and money over the past 14 years. He has also contributed to The Oasis Press(r) state-specific series Starting & Operating A Business in... , which is being used in over 1,000,000 businesses, and is co-author of Developing Company Policies and A Company Policy and Personnel Workbook. Mr. Sniffen holds a J.D. with distinction from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, and a B.S. in Journalism from University of Kansas. A member of the Missouri and Oregon Bars, Carl Sniffen resides in Grants Pass, Oregon.