Annual Report and State Filing
We prepare and file your S 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 SubChapter S Corporation With a Real Attorney
Form a SubChapter S Corporation in all 50 states with a licensed attorney. Starting at $192.49, with state fees included in every state except Nevada.
Starting at $192.49 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 SubChapter S Corporation?
An S Corporation is a corporation that elects special IRS tax treatment so profits generally pass through to shareholders instead of being taxed first at the corporate level. Owners still get corporate liability protection and a familiar share-based structure.
Business owners elect S Corp status to reduce self-employment tax exposure when they pay themselves a reasonable salary and take remaining profits as distributions. Eligibility rules on shareholders and stock classes apply, so the election should be set up carefully from day one.
Key benefits include:
Eliminate Corporate-Level Tax
S Corp profits are generally taxed once at the shareholder level instead of first at the corporation and again on dividends. That single-layer model is the headline reason owners elect S status.
Reduce Self-Employment Tax
Working owners often pay themselves a reasonable salary and take remaining profits as distributions, which can reduce self-employment tax compared with all earnings treated as self-employment income. The salary must be supportable, which is why setup advice matters.
Full Corporate Liability Protection
You still get corporate-style liability protection and a share-based ownership record. Banks and counterparties recognize the corporate form even while the tax election runs in the background.
Credibility of a Corporation
Stock transfers and ownership changes follow corporate rules, which can simplify bringing in or buying out shareholders. Clear share records also help if you later change tax elections or sell the company.
Nationwide Coverage
Where Will You Form Your SubChapter S 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 an S Corporation Actually Protects You
Without an S Corporation election, profitable small business owners often pay more in taxes than they need to. Active business income is subject to both income tax and self employment tax, and without a proper structure, there is no legal way to separate the two.
An S Corporation election changes that. A SubChapter S Corporation allows shareholder employees to take a reasonable salary and receive the remainder of their income as a distribution. Distributions are not subject to self employment tax. For consistently profitable businesses, this split can save thousands per year while maintaining full corporate liability protection.
- Business debts do not follow you home
- Lawsuits target the S Corporation, not your savings
- Personal bank accounts stay off limits
- Protection holds when properly formed
S CORPORATION TAX ADVANTAGES
The Tax Advantages Of Forming An S 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 S Corporation In Good Standing
We handle the annual filings, registered agent duties, and records your S Corporation needs to stay in good standing. Nothing for you to track, file, or remember.
Registered Agent
We serve as your S 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 S Corporation's governing agreement and company records organized, current, and ready when you need them.
FAQ
Common Questions About Forming an S Corporation
Still have questions? Talk to an attorney!
An S Corporation is a corporation with pass through taxation, avoiding double taxation.
Business owners who want tax efficiency but do not plan to raise institutional capital.
Income is split between salary (taxed) and distributions (not subject to self employment tax).
Max 100 shareholders, no foreign owners, and only one class of stock.
Yes. You can elect S Corp tax treatment without changing the entity.
Filing incorporation documents and IRS Form 2553.
5 to 7 business days plus IRS election processing.
Yes. We assist clients across all states.