Incorporation in Nebraska

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For businesses seeking identification as separate legal entities, Nebraska law allows them to undergo the process of incorporation. As a separate entity from the owners, the business is then considered to be functioning on its own when it buys and sells property, assents to contracts and exercises legal rights. The office of the Secretary of State is the agency that receives applications for incorporation in Nebraska, and they must be completed in conformity with certain guidelines.

Benefits of Incorporation in Nebraska

A corporation enjoys advantages that unincorporated companies do not. Primarily, it cannot be held accountable for an amount of debt greater than the value of the assets that the owners have invested in it. Without incorporation, the personal property of business owners is at stake should the company become unable to fulfill its debts. A corporation also allows creditors in the Bellevue area to assess the credit worthiness of the business as a whole rather than that of its owners, allowing the business to get loans more easily. Finally, a corporations charter requires that ownership be divided into stakes or "shares" of stock, all of equal size. This makes the process of transferring control much more practical.

Costs of Incorporation

Incorporation comes at a price. First, Nebraska might charge a filing fee to process applications for incorporation. Also, the corporation will pay taxes as its own entity. In other words, the profits a corporation makes are now taxed separately, while any disbursements to shareholders are taxed as individual income. This is called double taxation. However, a business might avoid this disadvantage with proper planning and assistance from a local Bellevue lawyer.

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Life in Bellevue

Bellevue is the oldest city in the state of Nebraska. It was incorporated in 1855 and currently has a population of approximately 49,000 people. The city is part of Sarpy County. The word "Bellevue" is French for "beautiful view", as the city is rich in pristine forest areas. For example, Fontenelle Forest is located in Bellevue. It is a privately owned forest area containing 17 miles of trails suitable for hiking. The area has many views of the surrounding scenery including the Missouri River. Another popular tourist location is Hayworth Park, which has a walking trail that crosses many miles of Bellevue. The economy of Bellevue is currently fueled by expansions in the civilian sector. The commercial, residential, industrial, and construction industries are growing rapidly in the city of Bellevue. Offutt Air Force Base is also located near Bellevue. The base is headquarters for the Air Force Weather Agency, the 55th Air Combat Command Wing, and the U.S. Strategic Command (U.S. "Stratcom") Lawyers in Bellevue usually handle a variety of civil and criminal cases, as well as issues in family, real estate, and financial matters. Bellevue, Nebraska lawyers usually litigate their clients' cases at the Sarpy County Courthouse. More advanced cases are heard at the Sarpy County District Court.

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