Incorporating an intelligence consultancy

Incorporating an intelligence consultancy, market research business or competitive intelligence service. As with any business a competitive intelligence firm needs legal and economic roots.



At some point in time a consultant business might be ready to officialize its economic and legal status. Incorporation is a well regulated, yet somewhat complicated process.

Following in these pages business consultants who want to incorporate their competitive intelligence consultancy firm will find comprehensive information and access to leading support functions and partners to make this process smooth and to shed some light on the complexity of business incorporation activities and decisions.

  • Incorporation - Basics of Incorporating

    There are three major requirements for incorporating your business: securing your corporate name, filing the necessary documentation and paying the necessary filing fees. You can complete these steps yourself, use an incorporation service provider or have an attorney complete them for you.

  • The Protection Provided by Business Incorporation

    Incorporation is an important step in the life of a business, but unfortunately the true value of incorporating a business is often not seen until the business faces a negative situation, such as a lawsuit or bankruptcy.

  • How to Select the Best State for Incorporation

    One of the first decisions business owners must make after deciding to incorporate or form a limited liability company (LLC) involves selecting the state of formation. They are not required to incorporate in the state where their business operates and can choose from any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.

  • Official State Filings

    Unlike sole proprietorships and general partnerships, which come into existence immediately and without any governmental approvals, business owners basically must request permission from the state in order to form a corporation. The appropriate paperwork, typically called the articles of incorporation or certificate of incorporation, must be filed with and approved by the state in order for a corporation to officially come into existence.