Annual Report and State Filing
We prepare and file your Corporation's annual report on time, every year, so your company stays active and in good standing.
Business Formation by a Licensed Law Firm
Form a For Profit Corporation With a Real Attorney
Form a For Profit Corporation in all 50 states with a licensed attorney. Starting at $98.99, with state fees included in every state except Nevada.
Starting at $98.99 Filing Fees Included*
*State filing fees are included in every state except Nevada, where they are billed separately.
- 35+
- Years Practice
- 650K+
- Formed
- 4.9
The Basics
What Is a For Profit Corporation?
A for-profit corporation is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders and governed by a board of directors. It can raise capital by issuing stock and is built for businesses that want clear ownership, stronger institutional credibility, and room to scale.
Founders choose corporations when they plan to bring in investors, hire with equity, or grow into a structure banks and venture partners already recognize. Formed correctly, it keeps business risk in the company so shareholder personal assets stay off the line.
Key benefits include:
Shareholder Liability Protection
Shareholders are not personally on the hook for ordinary corporate debts and lawsuits when the corporation is properly formed and respected. That wall lets you take business risk without putting your house and personal savings in the middle of every claim.
Raise Capital Through Stock
A corporation can issue shares to founders, employees, and outside investors in a format capital markets already understand. That share structure is why growth companies so often start or convert here when fundraising becomes the plan.
Perpetual Legal Existence
The corporation continues even if ownership changes, a shareholder exits, or someone passes away. Buyers, lenders, and partners care about that continuity because the business identity does not restart every time the cap table moves.
S Corporation Tax Election
A for-profit corporation can elect S Corp status with the IRS so profits generally pass through to shareholders instead of being taxed first at the company level. Used correctly, that can simplify the tax picture while you keep corporate liability protection.
Nationwide Coverage
Where Will You Form Your For Profit Corporation?
Type your state to compare filing costs, timelines, and ongoing requirements.
Real legal supportAttorney-handled documentsWe handle the filing for you
The Wall Between You and Your Business
How a Corporation Actually Protects You
Without a corporation, you and your business are legally the same person. Every contract you sign, every debt the business takes on, and every lawsuit filed against the business can follow you home. Your savings, your house, and your personal accounts are all on the line.
A corporation changes that. The moment you incorporate, the business becomes its own legal entity. It owns the assets, carries the liability, and takes on the risk. But that wall only holds if the corporation is properly formed and maintained by a licensed attorney from day one.
- Business debts do not follow you home
- Lawsuits target the Corporation, not your savings
- Personal bank accounts stay off limits
- Protection holds when properly formed
CORPORATION TAX ADVANTAGES
The Tax Advantages Of Forming A Corporation
DEFAULT
Pass Through Taxation
Profit is taxed once, on your personal return. No company-level tax, and you decide how income is split among owners.
Avoids double taxation
MOST COMMON
OPTION 1
S-Corp Treatment
Pay yourself a reasonable salary and take the remainder as profit distributions, which are not subject to self-employment tax.
Lowers self-employment tax
OPTION 2
C-Corp Treatment
The company is taxed on its own income at the flat corporate rate. Best if you plan to raise capital or keep profit inside the business.
Retain earnings, attract investors
Included in Every Formation
What's Included on our Service Fee?
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
Annual Compliance, Handled
We Keep Your Corporation In Good Standing
We handle the annual filings, registered agent duties, and records your Corporation needs to stay in good standing. Nothing for you to track, file, or remember.
Registered Agent
We serve as your Corporation's registered agent at a physical address, receiving and forwarding official state mail so nothing important gets missed.
Governing Agreement and Records
We keep your Corporation's governing agreement and company records organized, current, and ready when you need them.
Understanding the Difference
For Profit Corporation vs. LLC
Both can protect your assets. They are built for different businesses. Here is how to think about it.
For Profit Corporation
Structured for scale and investment.
A Corporation provides a separate legal entity 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
Limited Liability Company
Simple. Flexible. Less overhead.
Liability protection with full control over how your business is structured. No board requirements, no mandatory meetings, no fixed profit distribution rules. Built for businesses that want legal protection with maximum flexibility.
Freelancers · Real estate · Small businesses · Startups · Multi owner companies
Not sure if a Corporation is right for you? Explore all the business structures we form.
FAQ
Common Questions About Forming a Corporation
Still have questions? Talk to an attorney!
A C Corporation is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders. It allows raising capital through stock issuance and protects shareholders from personal liability.
Founders planning to scale, raise venture capital, or bring in investors.
An LLC is taxed once, while a C Corporation is taxed at the corporate level and again on dividends. However, corporations can reinvest profits.
No. Both offer similar protection, but corporations require stricter governance.
Yes. There are no ownership restrictions on foreign investors.
Filing articles, drafting bylaws, issuing shares, preparing resolutions, and obtaining an EIN.
Typically 5 to 7 business days, or faster with expedited processing.
Yes. We form corporations for clients worldwide.