All 50 states • LLC / C‑Corp / S‑Corp • EIN & RA support
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AI‑native incorporation built like fintech: formation, EIN, registered agent, BOI & banking—clean and compliant from day one.
How it works
1. Incorporate
We file your LLC or Corporation in your chosen state (all 50 supported).
2. Get EIN
We handle the IRS Employer Identification Number application.
3. Bank & comply
Guided bank opening, BOI reporting, and annual reminders in one place.
Entity comparison
| Feature | LLC | C‑Corp | S‑Corp | Proprietorship | Partnership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability protection | Limited liability (members) | Limited liability (shareholders) | Limited liability (entity taxed as S) | None — owner personally liable | General partners liable; LLP/LP vary |
| Taxation | Pass‑through by default; can elect S‑Corp or C‑Corp | Entity pays corporate tax; dividends taxed to owners | Pass‑through; salary + distributions | Pass‑through (Schedule C) | Pass‑through (Form 1065; K‑1 to partners) |
| Owners / shareholders | Unlimited; individuals & entities; non‑US allowed | Unlimited; multiple classes; non‑US allowed | ≤100 US individual shareholders; one class of stock | One owner only | 2+ partners (individuals or entities) |
| Fundraising / VC | Less common for VC; fine for SMB/bootstrapped | Standard for VC, options & preferred stock | Not VC‑friendly (shareholder limits/class) | N/A | Rare for startups; common for funds & firms |
| Compliance burden | Low–moderate; annual report/franchise tax per state | Higher; board, minutes, more filings | Corp formalities + maintain S eligibility | Lowest; no entity‑level filings | Moderate; partnership return; state varies |
| Payroll / self‑employment tax | Members pay SE tax unless S‑Corp election with salary | Owners as employees; no SE tax (but double tax) | Owners‑employees take reasonable salary; distributions not subject to payroll tax | SE tax on net profit | Active partners pay SE tax; guaranteed pay subject to SE |
| Equity / ownership | Membership interests; flexible allocations | Shares; multiple classes; option plans | One class of stock; pro‑rata only | No equity separate from owner | Partnership interests; defined by agreement |
| Best for | SMBs, services, ecommerce, flexible ownership | Venture‑scale startups, equity‑heavy teams | Profitable US owner‑operators seeking payroll‑tax efficiency | Freelancers/testing ideas (no liability shield) | Co‑founders/professional firms with pass‑through tax |
This is a simplified overview and not tax or legal advice. S‑Corp is a tax election (IRS Form 2553) with eligibility rules. Partnership liability varies by type (general, LP, LLP). Consult a professional for your situation.
Liability protection
LLC
Limited liability (members)
C‑Corp
Limited liability (shareholders)
S‑Corp
Limited liability (entity taxed as S)
Proprietorship
None — owner personally liable
Partnership
General partners liable; LLP/LP vary
Taxation
LLC
Pass‑through by default; can elect S‑Corp or C‑Corp
C‑Corp
Entity pays corporate tax; dividends taxed to owners
S‑Corp
Pass‑through; salary + distributions
Proprietorship
Pass‑through (Schedule C)
Partnership
Pass‑through (Form 1065; K‑1 to partners)
Owners / shareholders
LLC
Unlimited; individuals & entities; non‑US allowed
C‑Corp
Unlimited; multiple classes; non‑US allowed
S‑Corp
≤100 US individual shareholders; one class of stock
Proprietorship
One owner only
Partnership
2+ partners (individuals or entities)
Fundraising / VC
LLC
Less common for VC; fine for SMB/bootstrapped
C‑Corp
Standard for VC, options & preferred stock
S‑Corp
Not VC‑friendly (shareholder limits/class)
Proprietorship
N/A
Partnership
Rare for startups; common for funds & firms
Compliance burden
LLC
Low–moderate; annual report/franchise tax per state
C‑Corp
Higher; board, minutes, more filings
S‑Corp
Corp formalities + maintain S eligibility
Proprietorship
Lowest; no entity‑level filings
Partnership
Moderate; partnership return; state varies
Payroll / self‑employment tax
LLC
Members pay SE tax unless S‑Corp election with salary
C‑Corp
Owners as employees; no SE tax (but double tax)
S‑Corp
Owners‑employees take reasonable salary; distributions not subject to payroll tax
Proprietorship
SE tax on net profit
Partnership
Active partners pay SE tax; guaranteed pay subject to SE
Equity / ownership
LLC
Membership interests; flexible allocations
C‑Corp
Shares; multiple classes; option plans
S‑Corp
One class of stock; pro‑rata only
Proprietorship
No equity separate from owner
Partnership
Partnership interests; defined by agreement
Best for
LLC
SMBs, services, ecommerce, flexible ownership
C‑Corp
Venture‑scale startups, equity‑heavy teams
S‑Corp
Profitable US owner‑operators seeking payroll‑tax efficiency
Proprietorship
Freelancers/testing ideas (no liability shield)
Partnership
Co‑founders/professional firms with pass‑through tax
This is a simplified overview and not tax or legal advice. S‑Corp is a tax election (IRS Form 2553) with eligibility rules. Partnership liability varies by type (general, LP, LLP). Consult a professional for your situation.
Transparent pricing
Choose entity and state to see filing fee + state fee. Total updates instantly.
Basic
Basic
LLC or C‑Corp formation essentials.
- State filing
- Registered Agent (1 year)
- EIN (IRS)
- BOI reporting (FinCEN)
- Digital formation kit
Standard
Standard
LLC or C‑Corp formation essentials.
- Everything in Basic
- Operating Agreement / Bylaws
- Compliance calendar
- Initial resolutions & templates
- Support during first annual report
Express
Express
LLC or C‑Corp formation essentials.
- Everything in Standard
- Priority filing (where available)
- Bank introductions
- Minutes & consents pack
- Dedicated onboarding help
State fees vary and may change. Publication/expedite or local requirements (if any) are separate. S‑Corp is a tax election for eligible US taxpayers.
FAQs
Yes. LLCs, C‑Corps, and S‑Corp elections in every US state.
Often yes, with the right provider and KYC. We guide your options.
Service includes filings listed above; government/state fees are separate and billed at actuals.