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If you’re a small business owner, you might be looking for ways to grow your company. You might want to consider forming a C corporation in Texas. It’s easier than it sounds, but there are steps you need to take before filing the paperwork with the state government. In this guide, we’ll show you how to form a C corporation so that you can get back to focusing on your business and not on the legal stuff.
The articles of incorporation is the first step to forming a corporation. The articles must be filed with the Secretary of State, who will then issue an official Certificate of Incorporation. The document should contain:
The next step is to file your articles of incorporation with the secretary of state in Texas. You will need to pay a fee and have your signatures notarized by an attorney who has been licensed in Texas for at least three years, or who is an employee of the secretary of state’s office. You also will need to have your articles of incorporation notarized by an officer at a local bank, credit union or savings and loan association that operates in Texas.
When you’re forming a corporation, you’ll need to create corporate bylaws. Corporate bylaws are legally binding documents that establish the rules of operation for your company. They explain how your corporation will be run and govern its relationship with other companies and people.
Bylaws can vary greatly depending on their purpose, but most include information about:
You may not think it, but the first thing you need to do to start up your corporation is hold a meeting. This is where you create the company, elect officers and directors and set their initial terms of office.
You can hold your initial meeting by telephone or in person, but it must be done before you file your articles of incorporation with the secretary of state.
The meeting must be documented through either written resolutions or minutes kept as part of your corporate record book.
To apply for an EIN, you must file IRS Form SS-4 and provide identifying information about your business. This includes the names and addresses of all owners, officers and directors, as well as a description of their roles at the company. You can submit an online application or mail in a paper version (available online). Once you receive your EIN from the IRS, make sure to keep it safe — it’s not re-issued if it’s lost.
In addition to allowing your corporation to open bank accounts and pay taxes on its own behalf, an EIN is also required when applying for state licenses related to business operations such as alcohol permits or food service licenses
Once you’ve opened a corporate bank account, make sure that your business bank has the following features:
The process of forming a C corporation in Texas is straightforward. If you’re interested in doing it yourself, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started. You can also hire an attorney or accountant to do the work for you—the choice is up to you!
If you don’t want to set up a traditional corporation and still want some of the benefits associated with them (such as limited liability), consider forming an LLC or S corporation instead.
Congratulations! You’ve completed all the steps to form a C corporation. Now, you’re ready to begin business operations and start earning profits for your shareholders. Remember that you must abide by state and federal laws as well as any local regulations that apply to your industry or type of business operation.
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