A corporation is a legal entity that is granted certain powers by the state. It is owned by shareholders who share in the profits and losses of the corporation. It is guided by directors that act like a legislature and decide important business decisions, which are then carried out by officers. Incorporation provides limited liability, tax advantages, marketing benefits, privacy options, easier transfer of ownership, and the ability to turn personal expenses into deductible business expenses.
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Entity Types
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Pick a category below. We'll show you what it's best for, how it keeps you safe, and what to watch out for, in plain English.
LLCs
The easiest way to start. Keeps your home and savings safe.
Best for: Sole owners, small teams, and real estate
Popular options
What makes it special
- Simple to run with far less paperwork than a corporation.
- Profits flow to your personal tax return by default, so no double tax.
- Flexible. One owner or many, and you choose how it is taxed.
How it keeps you safe
- If the business is sued, your home and savings stay safe.
- Just one tax return, with no separate corporate filing required.
- You can switch your tax setup later to save money as you grow.
Advantages
What a Real Law Firm Does That Software Can't
Filing apps hand you a form. We hand you a legal team, attorneys who pick the right entity, file it correctly, and stand behind it in all 50 states.
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Included in Every Formation
Everything to Operate on Day One
Your service fee covers the formal documents, certificates, and resolutions banks and government agencies actually ask for, not just a state filing receipt.
- State Filing
- Corporate or Company Seal
- Records Book
- Articles of Incorporation
- Company & Corporate Minutes
- Bylaws or LLC Regulations
- Stock or Membership Certificates
- Banking Resolution
- Preliminary Name Search
- EIN Filing Support
Understanding the Difference
LLC vs. Corporation
Both protect your assets. They are built for different businesses, and here is how to think about it.
What matters most?
Limited Liability Company
Simple. Flexible. Less overhead.
Liability protection and pass through taxation with full control over how your business is structured. No board requirements, no mandatory meetings, and no fixed profit distribution rules, so you get legal protection with maximum flexibility.
Freelancers · Real estate · Small businesses · Startups · Multi owner companies
Corporation (C Corp)
Structured for scale and investment.
A separate legal entity that issues stock and is governed by a board of directors. No pass through taxation, but built for raising capital, bringing on investors, and scaling with a structure they recognize and trust.
Businesses seeking investment · Companies planning to go public · Larger enterprises
Not sure if an LLC is right for you? Explore all the business structures we form.
FAQ
Common Questions About Business Structures
Still have questions? Talk to an attorney!
The Limited Liability Company ("LLC") is a hybrid entity that combines limited liability protection with pass-through taxation. An LLC may be taxed as a partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship depending on its members and elections. It allows flexibility in ownership, can have more than 100 members, accepts contributions in cash, property, or services, and avoids the restrictions imposed on Subchapter S Corporations.
Besides 501(c)(3) charitable corporations, 501(a) includes other tax-exempt organizations such as civic leagues, labor organizations, business leagues, social clubs, fraternal societies, credit unions, cemetery companies, veterans organizations, and various nonprofit associations that are exempt from federal income tax.
A 501(c)(3) organization is a non-profit corporation formed for charitable, religious, educational, literary, or scientific purposes. It does not pay federal or state income tax on profits related to its exempt purpose, under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A non-profit corporation is a state-incorporated entity with no equity owners and no income distributable to members, directors, or officers. Instead, it is controlled by members who elect a board of directors and is formed for nonprofit purposes.
A Sub Chapter S Corporation is a "plain vanilla" corporation at the state level that elects federal small business corporation status for tax benefits. It combines limited liability and corporate features with partnership-style tax treatment, passing profits and losses directly to owners.
A regular corporation pays corporate and shareholder-level tax, resulting in double taxation. A Sub Chapter S Corporation avoids this, as profits and losses flow directly to the owners. A small business corporation must meet requirements such as not being an ineligible corporation, having no more than 100 shareholders, only individuals/estates/trusts as shareholders, no nonresident aliens, and only one class of stock.
A Professional Service Corporation is formed by licensed professionals (e.g., doctors, accountants, engineers, architects) to provide professional services. Shareholders are typically limited to those licensed in the same profession, and stock transfers are restricted to eligible professionals or entities.