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Business Glossary

Browse common terms used in formation, compliance, tax filings, registered agent work, and entity records.

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Use this article as general education, then confirm current filing, tax, and jurisdiction-specific requirements before making a final decision.

Articles of Incorporation: state filing used to create a corporation.
Articles of Organization: state filing commonly used to create an LLC.
Registered Agent: person or company designated to receive official legal documents.
EIN: Employer Identification Number issued by the IRS.
Operating Agreement: internal LLC governance document.
Bylaws: internal corporation governance rules.
Good Standing: status indicating required state filings and fees are current.

Keep this glossary nearby while reviewing formation packages, state guides, compliance pages, and service descriptions.