Select a business to incorporate in the jurisdiction of your choice (for example, the states of Massachusetts or Delaware in the U.S., China, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, or any other country your team chooses), and describe the specific process needed to bring the concept to legal reality: jurisdiction, requirements, fees, residency requirements, timetable, naming, licensing, and every other specific detail you judge relevant. Be as specific as possible, and identify all sources of information. Include two examples of businesses similar to the type of company you chose that are already incorporated in the chosen jurisdiction. Each team should choose a different jurisdiction.
Assignment:
Present your findings to your colleagues in a 10 minute presentation, accompanied by slides using the software of your choice (Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint, Apple Keynote, or whatever you prefer). You can include short clips of interviews you conducted or other relevant video material not be longer than about 30 seconds to one minute each.
Research:
Here is a sample way to divide individual research requirements (you can choose some or all of these subjects for individual team members to focus on):
Recent history of the law of incorporation in your jurisdiction. For example, when was the current law that governs business incorporations enacted, has it been revised, and what entity is responsible for administering it.
Requirements for incorporators. For example, is a local partner required, are there any minimum capital requirements, or is local residency required.
Types of corporations that can be created. For example, for-profit and non-profit.
Fees and specific requirements. For example, precisely what materials need to be filed, where, and on what timetable.
- Rights and obligations of corporations in your jurisdiction: what special legal privileges, if any, do corporations have in the jurisdiction you chose compared to other locations (for example, in some locations, such as the British Virgin Islands, some corporations do not have to pay taxes), and what special obligations, or duties, do corporations have (for example, in Massachusetts non-profit corporations must serve a public purpose, such as a educational institutions, hospitals, and religious organizations).
- Major legal risk factors.
- Two examples of corporations similar to the type of company you chose that are already incorporated in the chosen jurisdiction.
- Requirements and Grading:
- Each student must complete some specific research, and play an active role in the team presentation.
- All sources should be correctly cited in APA format on the slides where they are presented, or in a list of references at the end of the presentation.
- Teams will be graded collectively for their work: there is no need to identify the specific contributions of individual team-members.
Rubric
Presentation Assignment
Presentation Assignment
- CriteriaRatingsPts
- This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
- 34 pts
Excellent
Presentation is clearly organized and easy to follow with smooth transitions from one subject to the next.
20 pts
Good
Presentation is organized, but some transitions are rough. Clarity of structure is generally good.
14 pts
Satisfactory
There is a general sense of organization. Transitions are rough and presentation sometimes lacks clear structure.
7 pts
Inadequate
Presentation is disorganized. Transitions are rough and presentation is not well-structured.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Presentation is completely disorganized with no sense of organization.
34 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
33 pts
Excellent
Exceptionally well presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, well developed, and supported with specific evidence and facts, as well as examples and specific details.
19 pts
Good
Well-presented and argued. Ideas are detailed, developed and supported with evidence and details, mostly specific.
14 pts
Satisfactory
Content is generally sound. Ideas are present but not particularly developed or supported. The analysis uses some evidence, but it is usually of a generalized nature.
7 pts
Inadequate
Content is confusing and/or difficult to follow. Ideas are unclear and undersupported. The analysis is based on little to no evidence.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Content is not sound.
33 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation style and impact
33 pts
Excellent
Presentation design (including visual aids and materials)* is impressive and impactful and matches and conveys the content well. Style and tone are suitable to the subject and meet a high standard. Delivery shows strong command of the material.
19 pts
Good
Presentation design (including visual aids and materials)* supports the presentation. Style and tone are appropriate and professional. Delivery shows command of the material.
14 pts
Satisfactory
Presentation design (including visual aids and materials)* often lacks style and impact. Style and tone may not be appropriate to the subject. Delivery may show weak command of the material.
7 pts
Inadequate
Presentation design (including visual aids and materials)* completely lacks style and impact. Style and tone may not be appropriate to the subject. Delivery shows weak command of the material.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Presentation style is absent. Visual aids and materials are absent or severely lacking.*
33 pts
Total Points: 100