Introduction to Business Organizations (2nd Edition)

In short, uncomplicated chapters, this volume walks readers through business organizations—sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations (including not-for-profits)—from formation to dissolution. The essential elements of ways to do business are explored through examples of articles, agreements, resolutions and a state-specific chart of statutes. It includes drafting tips, checklists, and essentials of how to form, operate, maintain, merge or dissolve business organizations. Basic Concepts of Agency. Types of Business Organizations. The Sole Proprietorship. The General Proprietorship. The Limited Partnership. The Registered Limited Liability Partnership. The Corporation. Creation of the Corporation. Getting Underway. Shareholders and Shares. Directors and Officers. Operation of the Corporation. Dissolution of the Corporation. The Limited Liability Company. Changes in Corporate Structure. The Corporate Paralegal. Ethics.