Incorporation Service for Businesses

With more business start-ups than ever before, the need for quick, inexpensive help in forming a corporation is greater than ever. Many people who consider starting a business simply have no idea which form of business is more advantageous for them. A nice benefit to incorporating is that you are personally protected from any lawsuits fi led against the company. In other words, you probably won’t lose your house or car. You’ll be networking with entrepreneurial groups to fi nd clients in need of your services or fielding calls from your advertisements, then meeting with the client(s) to fill out the necessary, and often straightforward, forms required by the government. You may also have to set up the client’s Employer Identifi cation Number. You’ll present them with their corporate package, which will include easy-to-fill-out forms such as the Articles of Incorporation, any minutes from board of director meetings, stock certificates, and so on. Essentially, you’ll be getting a company started on the road to greater growth potential.


Advertising will be your largest out-of-pocket expense (between $500 to $1,000). It would also help you to have business cards for networking (add another $100 to $200). But you could charge as little as $175 and as much as $300 for your services, depending on your area or the size and complexity of the client company.


If you like working day in and day out filling out the same forms, this job could be just what you’re looking for. If, on the other hand, you thrive on excitement and variety, perhaps you should look into starting a business that specializes in putting together business plans.


Approx. cost of start-up:$500 to $1,000


Approx. potential earnings:$25,000 to $45,000


Typical fees:$175 to $300


Where to promote: Yellow Pages, business publications, direct mail to entrepreneur groups, classified postings on online services, banner ads on entrepreneurial Web sites, your own Web site with information about why incorporation is a good idea for business owners


Qualifications: A good working knowledge of incorporation law


Things needed: Computer, cell phone, fax, legal forms, business cards


Required staff:No


Hidden costs:None