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Incorporating Services

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Figuring out what forms are required and what the correct, basic steps are takes time and is frustrating. Save yourself valuable time, money and aggravation. From conducting a state and Internet name search to filing your expedited articles of incorporation to obtaining your Federal and State tax numbers, we help Illinois and Minnesota entrepreneurs start companies faster and at less expense. We take care of the paperwork and running around so can focus on your business.

Don't spend between $2,000-$3,000 in professional fees for organizing a simple one or two person, S or C corporations, spend hours completing paperwork or wait 6-8 weeks to receive your articles of incorporation. The Courage Group incorporates Illinois and Minnesota companies in 24 hours and provides more personalized service and added value. Here are a few basic reasons for incorporating:
Protection of personal assets
Significant tax breaks
Prestige
Ability to raise capital
Shared management
Transfer of ownership is easy (sale of stock)

Our Benefits
Faster service/receive articles back in 24 hours vs. 6-8 weeks
We process all mandatory state government paperwork, tax id's, business registrations and county recording
We process all mandatory IRS paperwork, FEIN, S Election
We provide premium, individualized service
Experienced professionals
Greater client convenience and satisfaction
We provide more added value, including start-up consulting
Reasonable, all-inclusive, flat fee/no hidden charges or hourly fees
Save valuable time completing paperwork, running around government offices
Choice of Premium or Enhanced Incorporating Service Packages.

Premium Incorporating Service Package (S or C)

Conduct Corporate Name Availability Search
Conduct Internet Name Availability Search
Naming Your Business Consulting
The Basics on S vs. C Corporations
Process and File Articles of Incorporation/State of Illinois/Minnesota
Receive Articles back from State in 24 hours, guaranteed
Obtain Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN/SS-4)
Prepare/Process IRS S Election (Form 2553)
Register Business/State of Illinois/Minnesota
Local County Registration/Articles of Incorporation
Filing/Obtain state Business/Withholding/Sales Tax ID Number
Filing/Obtain Department of Employment Security ID Number
Corporate Forms Book Including Minutes & Bylaws, Share Certificates, how to run a corporation.
Local Business License Review
Starting A Business in Illinois Resource Guide
Comprehensive Start-Up Check-list
Proven, 25 Steps To Success Process Guide
Critical First Steps/Key Entrepreneur Traits & Skills Review
Essential Marketing Information Kit
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Resource Guide
Best entrepreneur websites
Financing Your Business Kit/SBA Loan Basics
Financing Your Business Kit/SBA Loan Basics
IRS/Starting A Business and Keeping Records Guide
IRS/Business Use of Your Home Guide
Insuring your business 101
Best entrepreneur books and magazines
Essential PR (Public Relations) consulting
Start-Up Consulting/Year 1 Survival Tips

Enhanced Incorporating Service Package (S or C)
Free initial consultation
Naming Your Business Consulting
Sect of State/Name Availability Check
Internet/Name Availability Check
Prepare/process/expedite articles of incorporation
Receive articles back from Sect of State in 24 hours
FEIN (Federal Employer ID Number, SS-4) Form & Instructions
Illinois/Minnesota Business Tax Number/Form & Instructions
Illinois/Minnesota Dept of Economic Security Number/Form & Instructions
S Election/IRS 2553/Form & Instructions
Corporate Forms Book/Including Bylaws & Minutes
Starting a Business In Illinois/Minnesota Resource Guide

The biggest differences between the Enhanced & Premium packages is that we would process, expedite all the mandatory Federal/State/Local Tax ID numbers, that are required after people receive their articles of incorporation back from the Sect of State. Plus, the Enhanced Package does not offer start-up consulting and the added value information kits as in Premium package.

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  * Includes all state and local filing fees, expedited services and professional fees and consulting time.


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