When deciding what type of business you should start, the options can seem overwhelming. Two of the most common types of U.S. business structures are C corps and LLCs. A C corp is a company that can ...

A common question we receive from founders is whether to organize their start-up business as a corporation or as an LLC[1]. While there are many non-tax related factors that need to be considered, ...

A limited liability company can convert to a corporation if the principal members agree and vote to do so. A corporation structure provides personal liability protection like an LLC, but does not have ...

When first investigating how to start a business, you may be unsure of the various business classifications and overwhelmed by which one to choose for your company. Along with looking into things like ...

One of the first tasks a new business owner must address involves the question — What type of entity should I choose to operate my business? “A common tax consideration is a desire to avoid double tax ...

One of the most important steps when starting a business is deciding on the right form of your business. Laura Norris, J.D., an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of SCU Entrepreneur's Law ...

Corporate tax without the corporation. An LLC allows a business to be taxed as a corporation without the hassles of a corporation’s business structure. LLCs are generally less expensive to operate, ...

The decision on which type of ownership structure a business should use can be an intimidating experience for small business owners. When a company starts its life as an S corporation, the ...

When starting a business (or growing a business from a sole proprietorship), the limited liability company (LLC) and the S corporation are the go-to entities for small business owners. Both entities ...

One of the first decisions – and certainly among the most important – that the owner of a new business must make is the form of legal entity through which the business will be operated. This seemingly ...