Welcome to our for profit startup page, we hope this helps you plan for a successful start or grow your for profit organization. You may also want to consult your tax attorney or accountant for additional information regarding taxes or legal issues.

• Select a business name.
• Search for a similar domain name.
• Reserve name with the state. Local license if applicable.
• You must elect a Board of Directors and elect Officers.
• Directors and officers may be the same 3 people.
• Incorporate as a for profit. (LLC, LLP, C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership)
• Prepare And File Articles of Incorporation.
• Prepare And Adopt Bylaws.
• Prepare And Obtain EIN via IRS Form SS4.
• Prepare And Maintain First Minutes of Your First Meeting of Board of Directors.
• Prepare Business Plan. 
• Calculate Start-up Costs

On an ongoing basis, in order to maintain your good standing, most organizations will have to do the following:

• Prepare Annual Minutes.
• Prepare and File Statement of Information/ Annual Report.
• Prepare and File State and Federal Corporate Tax Returns.