The Basics

Email Address

Name of Corporation

Please give us your top 3 choices for a corporation name. List your first choices first. It's recommended to include a corporate designator in your name. You can choose between "Inc." "Co." "Corp." "Ltd.", or the unabbreviated version of any of these.

Address of Corporation:

Also include mailing address if different.

Agent for Service of Process:

All corporations must have an agent for service of process to receive legal papers in the event your company is sued. The agent can be you, your attorney, or another individual or registered agent in California.

Structure

Owners

For each owner, list the following: (1) Name (2) Percentage of ownership (3) Are they on the Board of Directors? (the corporation's governing body) (4) Services performed (if any) (5) Cash invested thus far (if any) (6) Vesting schedule (earning ownership over time) For Example: Tobias Foxtrot; 85%; Manager; CEO; $18,000; No Vesting Pam Pamplemousse; 30%; Not a Manager; Marketing Services; $0, 5-Year Vesting

Board of Directors

List any other directors who are not listed above

Officers

ONE PERSON CAN SERVE MULTIPLE OR ALL OFFICER POSITIONS

Chief Executive Officer

Manages the day-to-day operations of the company under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Chief Financial Officer

Manages the day-to-day finances of the company under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Secretary

Manages corporate records under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Tax information

How would you like your LLC to be taxed?

Please make sure to check with your accountant and/or tax counsel.

IRS Contact

Name of one person the IRS can contact (usually it's you or your accountant) on behalf of the LLC and his or her (1) SSN / ITIN and (2) Phone Number. You can provide this information over the phone if you prefer.

Employees

What is the maximum number of W2 employees you expect to have in the next twelve months? If you have any existing employees, note how many.

Regulated Activites

Confirm whether your business engages in any of the following (say "none" if none apply, or specify) Gambling/wagering Selling or manufacturing alcohol, tobacco, or firearms Ownership of a highway motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more

Type of Business:

In just a few words, for example "creative agency" or "interior design studio".