Harvard and IRS Forms Download Center
Welcome to our Download Center — your go-to resource hub for building and managing your business entity with confidence. Here you’ll find free, ready-to-use PDFs including formation guides, tax and compliance checklists, and official IRS and state forms. Whether you’re just considering formation, navigating post-incorporation compliance, or updating company documents, this collection is structured to make the process smoother, clearer and more self-sufficient. Explore the guides, download what you need, and move forward with your business smarter.
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HBS Forms
3-Step Business Formation Checklist
Instructions on embedding your digital seal onto your documents using Microsoft Word
Digital seal troubleshooting information for Windows 10
Digital Stock Certificates
Membership Certificate (percent)
Membership Certificate (units)
IRS Forms
Form W-7: Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Form W-8BEN: Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner
Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number
Form 2553: Election by a Small Business Corporation (Subchapter S Election)
Form 1065: U.S. Return of Partnership Income
Form 8821: Tax Information Authorization
Publication 4220: Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
Publication 519: U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
Form 1023: Application for Recognition of Exemption
Form 8832: Entity Classification Election
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