S CORP / C CORP
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What is a Corporation?
A Corporation is a business entity created by filing formation documents with the state, a process also known as incorporation.
Just like an LLC, a Corporation is a legal entity that is separate from its owners, which can protect you from any business liabilities or debts. However, Corporations offer other important benefits, like shareholders and the ability to seek outside investors.
Why start a Corporation?
Attract investors
Raise funds by appealing to investors who may prefer corporations for the ability to offer stock.
Entice employees
Attract and keep top talent by offering competitive benefits packages that include shares of your company.
Look more official
Corporations are often seen as more credible, which can make it easier to do business with other companies.
S Corporation vs. C Corporation: What's the difference?
S Corporation and C Corporation designations are both valid choices when incorporating a business — and whichever you choose, we can help make it happen. Before you make your decision, make sure you understand the pros and cons of each.
S-Corporation
Taxes on profits only
Shareholders only pay taxes on profits received. Income gets passed through to the owners instead of being taxed at the corporate and shareholder level, so you avoid double taxation.
Shareholder maximum
The maximum number of shareholders is 100, and they all must be U.S. citizens or residents.
Only common stock available
S Corporation owners can only get common stock, which comes with voting rights.
C-Corporation
Taxes on income and profits
Income is taxed twice — the business pays corporate income tax on its net income, and then the shareholders also pay personal income tax on the profits they receive.
No shareholder maximum
There are no limits on who and how many people can own shares of a C corp.
Preferred stock available
C Corp owners may get preferred stock, which usually comes with no voting rights but priority to dividends before common shareholders.
Frequently asked questions
S-Corp vs. LLC: What's the difference?+
Both types of business entities help protect owners from being personally on the hook for business liability or debts. LLCs have one or more individual owners, while Corporations have shareholders, and Corporations generally have more formal record-keeping and reporting requirements.
Even though LLCs are considered easier to start and maintain, investors tend to prefer Corporations.
What are shares, and what types are there?+
Think of shares as your piece of the ownership pie — and there are two main types (i.e. "common" and "preferred").
Common shareholders have voting rights and can receive dividends if they're issued. Preferred shareholders have priority over common shareholders when it comes to dividends and payout claims (if the Corporation becomes insolvent).
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