What Is Ordinarily the First Step in the Formation of a Corporation

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Multiple Choice

What is ordinarily the first step in the formation of a corporation in the United States?

• A) Development of by-laws for the corporation
• B) Issuance of the corporate charter
• C) Application for incorporation to the appropriate Secretary of State
• D) Registration with a government agency

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