Can I incorporate as a C corporation whose only business is trading  stocks?
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No, you cannot.  If you do so, your business will be considered a holding corporation, which is illegal.  A corporation has the right to own stocks in other companies, but it must have an ongoing business before it can.
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Thats more of an finanical advisor, which I think you need a licence for. If everyone agrees to buy a stock, and your the one who just handles the account and does all the trades, thats fine.
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check this....http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/CC/llc1.html
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You can only invest in stocks that are of publicly traded companies.  Each of the above are private entities (private companies).
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If they are separate businesses each one needs to be but on its own schedule C. What kind of business and what kind of deductions? You might be missing some. Anything that you use or have because of that business is deductible.
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With brokerage fees so low, why do you care?\n\nYou want a "discount" broker, or online broker, rather than a "full service" broker, which gives advice. A broker is the last person you want to ask for advice. You just need a licensed broker to do a transaction for you.\n\nOr, you might try selling the shares back to the company direct.
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Your accountant has to fill out a schedule D for your trading transactions.  It must list every transaction individually.  That is why it is necessary.  Because of this, some brokerage firms now have downloadable 1099's that interface with tax software.  Eventually they all will.\n\nGood luck.
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If your shares transactions are investment, then it has to be shown in Income From Capital Gains Head. (Short Term & Long Term Gains)\n\nIf your shares transactions are trading, then this income has to be shown in Income from Business Or Profession Head.\n\nWhile filing your returns you have to show all your income other than shares transactions also.\n\nReddy
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You really can't. You CAN incorporate yourself (ie do the paperwork), but you still have to file the paperwork and pay the fees to the Dept of Corporations, and the State, and the tax people, and everybody. Those fees will probably exceed $250, depending on your business.
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Yes now a days in India SEBI has made a policy or youi can say a law that If you want to buy or sell any share of any company you have to have a demat A/c even it is necessory if you are a new customer for the stock exchange. In issues of company you have to show you demat a/c no. and they just transfer shares to that A/c. \nThis thing is so easy like you are operating your bank A/c but you have to pay some charge on monthaly basis and also for transactions which is seperate from the charges of borkers.\nHope this is enough information to you.\n\nCheck ICICI or HDFC Bank for this they will explain in very much detail.\n\nGood luck on Stocks as it is going to be Flactuated
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You can go to the company's home page and find out if they have direct investing options.  You see some companies allow you to buy stock directly through them McDonalds is one such company.  Buying common stock this way allows you to save money on brokerage fees.  Some companies sell for a small fee for 1 or two dollars and others for free. \n\nYou can also talk to a financial advisor.  Your local bank is a good place to start.  You can also find a financial advisor the American Express.  You can also open an account with one of the online trading companies.  However, research these carefully/.  I also suggest setting up a special bank account if you are going to do this.  This will prevent someone from using you online account to completely wipe out your savings.  \n\nOne last thing remember the market is an extremely volatile and you need to research any company prior to investing in it.  And any investment you make may bring larger rewards are extremely large disapointments.\n\nGood Luck!
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It depends on a couple of things.  First if the company is incorporated in that other state then yes you can.  Second if the company is not incorporated in that state, but does business in that state then yes you can.  Lastly if the company is not incorporated and does not do business in that state then you can not.  Also it depends on the contract (if one was signed or agreed to).  If the contract says that it can only be filed in a certain state, then it must be filed in the state that is listed.
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Well there are many prob firms...\nGndt.com, Carlin Group, TD waterhouse, Hold Brothers, etc..\n\nThey are all upfront with their contracts and regulations.\nYou just need to set your priorities right to start with them.\nBe clear with the deal and the contracts.\n\nJust make sure you get good percentage of profits of what you make for them, atleast 25%.\nThey give you good commissions on trading.\nAlso they should give you some kick back on the volume trade....\n\n\nhave a nice day.\nYou can message me on my yahoo msgr if you want to know more .\nmy id is kgirishraman\n\ncheers
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pre-incorporation profit is certainly out-there.  What is your question regarding profit prior to incorporating?  Before becoming a corporate entity, the business would be a sole proprietorship unless documents or agreements were written up to say otherwise.
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Way to many variables to give a satisfactory answer.  It will depend heavily on your specific circumstances and you should consult a lawyer or accountant, or both for a final answer.  In simple terms:\n\nPartnerships are just regular sole proprietorships that are run by more than one person.  Gains/losses, etc can be split in many different ways, but in the end the taxes are paid by the owners as individual income.\n\nC Corps are completely autonomous entities.  They make money, incur expenses, and pay taxes at a corporate rate after you net the two.  Capital is the money that is provided by the owners (stock for major corps).  Any return of capital is considered non taxable.  Most payments that an owner receives, though, will be in the form of wages.  This is an expense for the corporation but is taxable to the owner.\n\nS corps are similar to C corps except that the earnings are considered to be earned by the individual.  The corporation does not pay tax as all earnings flow through to the owner.  As a general rule this form of business is the most advantageous.
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when changing your small business status to corp. or inc. you should always do it throough a business lawyer. It's a litle pricy but it'll insure that you make the right decisions at the right times. You are going to be better off in the long run. If you choose not to follow that route I'd suggest that you call the IRS locally and they can walk you through the whole process all over the phone. Most people aren't aware that these services exist at all. and they are free for the asking and the patience of being on hold a lot.
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No, but typically, it's pretty inconvenient to invest with a company directly.  The easiest way is to open an account with a broker and execute your trades there.