Corporate bylaws are a company's foundational governing document. They lay out how things should run day-to-day and the processes for making important decisions. They serve as a legal contract between the corporation and its shareholders, directors, and officers and set the protocol for how the organization operates.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Illinois. Illinois statute §805 ILCS 5/2.20 requires that bylaws be adopted either by shareholders at the first shareholder meeting or by directors at the initial director meeting.
There are several ways to organize businesses in Illinois. They are Sole Proprietorships, General and Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), Limited Liability Companies (LLC), "S" Corporations and "C" Corporations.
LLPs in Illinois offer limited personal liability and are particularly suitable for professional service firms due to their management flexibility and pass-through taxation. LLCs provide a balance between flexibility and liability protection, with the option for corporate taxation.
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To incorporate online, the Corporation must meet the following requirements: The name must be unique. Check the name availability to ensure this. The name must include one of the following words or abbreviations: Corporation or Corp. Company or Co. Incorporated or Inc.
A Series LLC also offers the benefit of pass-through taxation, similar to a traditional LLC and partnerships, which avoids the potential for double taxation that can occur in corporations. Each series within a Series LLC can have its income and losses passed through to its members' personal tax returns.
You will receive a Certificate of Registration (or a License, if your business needs special tax licenses) and a taxpayer ID. The Certificate of Registration and taxpayer ID are required to do business in the state, and the Illinois taxpayer ID is different from your LLC's federal EIN number.
Corp Election teps for LLCs tep 1 Choose a business name. tep 2 Choose a registered agent. tep 3 File Illinois Articles of Organization. tep 4 Create an operating agreement. tep 5 Apply for an EIN. tep 6 Apply for Corp status with IR Form 2553.