ASCE does not require its geographic units, primarily Sections and Branches, to incorporate upon their inception. Because of this, some Sections and Branches remain unincorporated. The following article provides the six main benefits and protections that come with incorporation.
Incorporation is the process of creating a legal entity under authority granted by a state.
A corporation is a separate legal entity, with continuing existence independent of its officers, directors or members. For-profit organizations typically are incorporated, issue stock to stockholders, and are taxable on net income. The following considerations may influence the decision of a Section or Branch to incorporate. Generally, the primary benefit of incorporation is protecting individual officers, directors and members from personal liability when they are conducting activities on behalf of the Society. Unincorporated Sections expose officers, directors and members to potential liability for any damages associated with Section activities.