An S-Corporation or “S-Corp” provides the same limited liability to owners as a C-Corporation, meaning that owners are not personally responsible for business debts. S-corporations, however, have pass through taxation, which means the business income/loss is reported on the owners’ personal tax return. This allows owners (shareholders) to avoid double taxation.
S-Corporation Advantages:
We can help you get incorporated for as low as $449.00.
A C-Corporation or “C-Corp” is the most common corporation type but not always the top choice for small business owners. Owners who work in the business are treated and taxed as employees of the corporation and are only required to pay taxes on the money they draw from the business.
C-Corporation Advantages:
C-Corporation is double taxed. Which means that the corporation is taxed on the profit, and once the profit is distributed to sharehoulders (owners), shareholders are taxed again.
We can help you get incorporated for as low as $449.00.
A Limited Liability Company or “LLC” is one of the more popular ways for new and small businesses to operate. The LLC is also commonly perceived as an easier type of business to run than a corporation since there is less paperwork or documentation required. In addition, LLC’s provide limited liability protection to their owners (called members).
LLC Advantages:
LLC Requirements (For Contractors):
We strongly encourage you to consult your attorney before choosing an LLC formation. This option could be very expensive for contractors in California.
We can help you form a Limited Liability Company for as low as $449.00.
If you are currently an out-of-state corporation or an LLC and wish to conduct business in California, you will need to register as a foreign corporation or LLC.
The process to register is the same as registering for a new corporation, except, a different form is filled out and you will have to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the state where you are currently registered.
Foreign LLC Requirements (For Contractors):
We can help you register as a foreign corporation or LLC for as low as $449.00.