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Answer 4 quick questions and get a personalized recommendation: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or Sole Proprietorship.

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Question 1 of 4

How many owners will this business have?

The number of owners (members) affects which entity structures are available to you.

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Just me

Solo founder or single-member business

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2–10 partners

Small team of co-founders or business partners

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11+ shareholders

Larger ownership group or seeking many investors

Question 2 of 4

What's your main priority?

Your primary goal helps us match you to the right structure.

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Personal liability protection

Keep my personal assets safe if the business is sued

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Tax savings

Minimize self-employment and income taxes

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Raise outside investment

Attract venture capital or angel investors

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Keep it simple

Minimal paperwork, straightforward operations

Question 3 of 4

What's your expected annual revenue?

Revenue levels affect which tax structures provide the most benefit.

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Under $50K/year

Early stage, part-time, or side business

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$50K–$250K/year

Growing business with consistent income

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$250K–$1M/year

Established, profitable business

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$1M+/year or high-growth startup

Scaling fast or targeting institutional investors

Question 4 of 4

What's your tax preference?

Different entities have different tax treatments — some give you more control.

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Simple pass-through

Report business income on my personal tax return — keep it easy

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S-Corp election

Pay myself a salary + take distributions to reduce self-employment tax

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Corporate tax structure

Separate corporate tax rate, ability to retain earnings in the company

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Not sure — just recommend the best option

I'll decide on taxes later once I see the recommendation

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