An easy, flexible, and popular way to set up your business.
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Limited Liability Company
(LLC)
Corporation
(Inc)
Form an S Corp or C Corp quickly and easily.
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Nonprofit
Start a nonprofit to support a worthwhile cause.
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Sole Proprietorship
Understand the pros and cons of being a sole proprietor, and some of the tools you may need.
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Doing Business As
(DBA)
Bring your business to life with a DBA.
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Employer Identification Number
(EIN)
The easy way to get your EIN.
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Business types at a glance
View a detailed comparison of LLC and Corporation
Sole Proprietorship
Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
Filing with the state is required to form the business.
Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
Eligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
LLC
Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
Filing with the state is required to form the business.
Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
Eligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
Corporation
Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
Filing with the state is required to form the business.
Can have more than one owner/partner/director.
Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
Eligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.
Nonprofit
Business licenses may be required (varies by city or county).
Filing with the state is required to form the business.
Can have more than one owner/partner/director*.
Offers some protection of personal liability if the entity is sued.
Additional tax filings required (other than personal return).
Eligible for income tax exemptions and donor contributions may be tax deductible.