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GUIDE TO MAINTAINING YOUR CORPORATION

Overview

Regular Meetings and Corporate Actions

Seperate Corporate Accounts

Annual Reports and Filings

Contracting

Advertising and Marketing

Director Duties

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IRS Form SS-4 To Obtain Federal Tax ID Number

IRS Form 2553 To Make Subchapter "S" Election

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