1. Decide on the proper structure of your organization.

1.1.Consider funding mechanism

1.2. Consider stock type
1.3. Consider how profits will be distributed
2. Decide on a business name.
3. Pick a location for incorporation
4. Search for your name manually as well as through SOS
5. Choose directors for your corporation
6. Create and sign the articles of incorporation
7. File your corporate registration by filing your articles of incorporation
8. Write the by-laws of the corporation
8.1.Percent of stockholder vote required for corporation to act
8.2. Handling of resolutions by board
8.3. Time line of organization
9. Create shareholder agreement
10. S election, if applicable
11. Contact IRS and receive an EIN
12. Open up corporate bank account
13. Create minute book for corporations
14. Hold board meeting
15. Issue certificates
16. Obtain licenses and permits
17. File items related to trademarks and intellectual property protection
18. Hire business professionals such as accountants, etc