Tactics for small business owners to incorporate on their own and reap big rewards"Tips & Traps When Incorporating Your Business "is for millions of small business owners who want to incorporate their businesses but are intimidated by the legal complexities and fees associated with the process. The authors clearly describe the types of corporations and explain the legal and tax advantages of each. Then, following the acclaimed Tips &Traps format, they: Walk readers step-by-step through the process--from picking a name to filing paperwork, issuing shares, and running shareholder meetings Supply samples of all the necessary forms, agreements, and other documents Provide checklists covering legal, financial, and tax-related aspects of incorporating Explain the different types of corporations and their key characteristics (including owner liability, tax treatment, documents needed, and management styles) Explore the right locations to incorporate a particular business, and how to raise capital for that corporation