Indicating ownership in your company
C corporations,S corporations,limited liability companies (LLCs),limited partnerships (LPs)andlimited liability partnerships (LLPs)designate ownership by issuing shares of stock, membership interest or partnership interest respectively.
Why it’s important
Businesses issue certificates to shareholders, members or partners in order to provide proof of ownership. This proof is typically provided in the form of a certificate:
- Stock certificates for corporations
- Membership certificates for LLCs
- Partnership certificates for LPs and LLPs
Features & benefits
BizFilings' stock, membership and partnership certificates are:
- Full-sized (8½ x 11)
- Numbered
- Customized with your company’s name
Key Benefits
While BizFilings’Compliance Kit & Sealincludes ownership certificates, often there is a need to purchase more or replacements later in the life of a company. Our stand-alone ordering allows companies to do this at their convenience.
Keep in Mind
Issuing ownership certificates is one of the steps a company should take after its incorporation is complete. This is typically done at an organizational meeting or at an initial meeting of the owners.