The requirements and/or tasks associated with starting a business fall into four (4) simple but distinct categories; Legal, government, financial, and administrative
Business and Non-Profit Formation
Starting your own business or Non-Profit can be difficult as well as costly especially for individuals not familiar with the overall process. Let Q&E help get your business off the ground by helping you develop, obtain and file the proper paperwork to ensure your business is organized and has the ability to function successfully such as; Federal Tax/ Employee Identification Number (EIN), State Tax ID Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, or Operating Agreements and Minutes. Q & E also will conduct Preliminary name and Trademark searches for your business, as well as perform Business Name Reservations. In addition, Q & E also can provide clients with a Corporate Kit with customized features such a the business Seal, record book engraved with your company’s name, printed and number share certificates, electronic storage of all your company documents, and much much much more…
Business Operations and Compliance
While starting your own business or Non-Profit can be difficult, remaining compliant is even more difficult, especially if you are not familiar with the governing statutes, laws, and regulations, associated with the state in which your business operates.
Q & E can help your business stay on the straight on the path to success throughout its entire life cycle by researching business and helping you obtain the required licenses and permits for your business, the filing of initial and annual reports, preparing and filing Articles of Amendments, Conversion, and if needed dissolution, Reinstatements, Permit Renewals, Comprehensive Trademark searches and application preparation, the retrieval of documents, such as certificates of good standing Foreign Qualification Filings, as well as providing Apostille, Authenrican, and Legislation services.
Registered Agent Services
To operate legally in any state every business entity must have or appoint a Registered Agent to monitor their office communications and/or correspondence from federal and state agencies, as well as serve as the point of contact for the business in all legal matters such as individuals or entities seeking to sue your business. While you as a business owner can act as your own Registered Agent, YOU SHOULD NOT.
Q & E Solutions CAN HELP….. As your business Appointed Registered Agent Q&E trained staff will work with you to ensure that all your communications and correspondences are handled in a timely manner with the utmost efficiency… Furthermore, our staff of experienced Registered Agents and their knowledge of various state and federal laws prevents you from wasting needless time on insignificant red tape thus reducing any perceived associated stress…
All Business Formation & Compliance Services come with the following options...
- Free Registered Agent for 1 year (with the Purchase of Deluxe or Complete Package ONLY)
- Free Electronic Copies of Documents (If required)
- Printing of Documents
- Tracking and Updates
- Confirmation of Completion
- Free Courier and Delivery (Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia ONLY)
- Package and Single Services Options
- Document Storage
- Service Process and Routine Mail History
- Forwarding of your correspondence and communications
- Local and International Mailing Services
How Do I Start
Administrative
Develop required business forms, documents and agreements
Obtain a Reistered Agent
Create s filing system
Create Operation, Policy, and Procedures Manauals
Remain Complaint
Legal
Choose and Register Business Name
Decide on Legal Business Structure
Select Business Attorney or Lawyer
Create/Register Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
Government
Obtain City or Country Business Licenses and/or Permits
Obtain Federal and State Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) and Tax ID numbers (as needed)
Obtain Sales Tax Licenses(if required)
Obtain Employment Tax Form
Financial
Set-up business banking acount(s)
Create Financial Plan
Set-up bookeeping and Financial Management System
Select Account/Bookepper
Secure Fundin
Select Payment System
Set Product Pricing
Business Structure
Before you can register your company, you need to decide what kind of entity it is. Your business structure legally affects everything, from how you file your taxes to your liability if something goes wrong. Below are the most common business structures utilized by business owners. Choosing a business structure can be a tough decision for the new business owner. Over 80% of businesses started are either Sole Proprietor, LLC, or Corporation, etc.… The chart below illustrates the pros and cons of each structure.
Still undecided…..Then try Business Structure Wizard. This easy-to-use FREE online tool helps small business owners navigate the process of picking the proper business structure for their small business. Just answer a series of basic questions about your business and financial plans, and the Business Structure Wizard will recommend the optimal company structure (i.e., C Corporation, S Corporation, LLC, Non-Profit or Sole Proprietorship). The whole process takes less than five minutes to complete, and best of all… it’s FREE!
