Form Your S-Corporation
An S-Corporation blends corporate liability protection with pass-through taxation, helping owner-employees reduce self-employment tax. Ideal for small businesses ready to scale.
S-Corporation
Tax-advantaged corporate structure
How it works
Choose Package
Basic ($0), Standard ($199), or Premium ($299) — one-time, no hidden fees.
Enter Details
Business name, state, officers, and shareholder information.
We File Everything
We prepare Articles of Incorporation and IRS Form 2553 for S-Corp election.
Receive Your Docs
Get your approved documents digitally, ready to open a bank account.
S-Corp vs LLC: Key Differences
| Feature | S-Corp | LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Liability protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pass-through taxation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-employment tax savings | ✓ | — |
| Shareholder limit | 100 max (US only) | Unlimited |
| Stock classes | One class only | Flexible |
| IRS formalities | Strict | Minimal |
Frequently Asked Questions
S-Corps are ideal for profitable small businesses where owners pay themselves a salary. If you're making consistent profit and paying high self-employment taxes as an LLC, switching to an S-Corp election can save thousands.
A C-Corp faces double taxation — profits taxed at the corporate level and again as dividends. An S-Corp avoids this with pass-through taxation, but has stricter eligibility rules like a 100-shareholder limit.
Yes. An LLC can elect S-Corp tax treatment by filing IRS Form 2553 without changing its legal structure. This is a popular strategy for tax savings.
You must be a domestic corporation, have only allowable shareholders (individuals, certain trusts, and estates), have no more than 100 shareholders, have only one class of stock, and not be an ineligible corporation.