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Incorporation
$99
plus state filing fees
Business Formation and Incorporation Services
Choosing the right business structure is a very important decision to make. Let our experienced professionals guide you in the right direction. We have incorporated and formed many business types in almost every state. The type of structure you choose will determine the type of tax returns you will be required to file annually. We can form most business online within 24 to 48 hours, depending on structure type. Don't delay, get your dream started today!
FORM A NONPROFIT
NONPROFIT FILING FEES STATE-BY-STATE
A nonprofit corporation may be formed for any lawful purpose or purposes, including, but not limited to: relief of the poor and distressed, advancement of religion, advancement of education and scientific reasons. Nonprofit are typically eligible for state sales tax, property tax and income tax exemptions. To qualify for exemption from federal income tax as a nonprofit, it must meet the requirements set forth in the Internal Revenue Code. We help nonprofits apply for federal tax-exempt status (501-C3) by adding the approrpiate provisions in the Articles of Incorporation which are filed with the Secretary of State.
Alabama $100 (plus probate Judge fee) Alaska $50, Arizona $40, Arkansas $50, California $30, Colorado $50, Connecticut $50, Delaware $89 (plus $9 for ea. additional pg), District of Columbia $80, Florida $61.25, Georgia $100, Hawaii $25, Idaho $30, Illinois $50, Indiana $30, Iowa $20, Kansas $20, Kentucky $8, Louisiana $75, Maine $40, Maryland $120 (plus $50 if applying for 501-C3), Massachusetts $35, Michigan $20, Minnesota $70 (via mail) $90 (online), Mississippi $50, New Hampshire $25, New Jersey $75, New Mexico $25, New York $75, North Carolina $60, North Dakota $40, Ohio $125, Oklahoma $25, Oregon $50, Pennsylvania $125, Rhode Island $35, South Dakota $30, Tennessee $100,Texas $25, Utah $30, Vermont $125, Virginia $75, Washington $30, West Virginia $25, Wisconsin $35, Wyoming $25.
FORM A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
Sole proprietorship are the most common form of business entity. It easy typically easy to form and is classified as any unincorporated business which is owned and controlled by one person. The owner is personally liable for all financial obligations and debts of the business. Sole proprietors can operate any type of business as long as it is not an investment or hobby. They set their own schedule, full-time or part-time. Sole proprietors typically don't have taxes withheld from their income, and they usually make quarterly estimated tax payments. They are required to keep business records to comply with federal and state tax law. For tax purposes, sole proprietors file Form 1040 and Schedule C-EZ, Profit or loss from Business. Sole proprietor farmers file Schedule F, Profit or Loss from Farming.
FORM A PARTNERSHIP
A partnership is developed when two or more persons associate to carry on a business for profit. A partnership generally operates in accordance with a partnership agreement. However, there is no requirement that the agreement be in writing and no state-filing requirement. If a partnership is conducted under an assumed name (a name that does not include the surname of all of the partners), you must file a Doing Business As (DBA) with the clerk of courts office where the business is located.
FORM A LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY
A limited liability company has the powers of both a corporation and a partnership. Depending on how it is structured, it may be like a general partnership with limited liability, or like a limited partnership where all the owners are free to participate in management and all have limited liability. It can also be like an "S" corporation without the ownership and tax restrictions imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. 1 William D. Bagley & Phillip P. Whynott, The Limited Liability Company, A2.10, (2d ed. 2d rev. James Publishing, 1995).
Owners of an LLC are called members. A member can be an individual, partnership, corporation, trust, and any other legal or commercial entity. Generally, the liability of the members is limited to their investment, and they may enjoy the pass-through tax treatment afforded to partners in a partnership. Due to federal tax classification rules, an LLC can achieve structural flexibility and favorable tax treatment. A limited liability company can be managed by managers or by its members. The management structure must be stated in the Articles of Incorporation. Management structure is a determination that is made by the LLC and its members.
FORM A CORPORATION
A for-profit corporation is created by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State provides a form that meets minimum state law requirements. Owners of a corporation are called shareholders. Those who manage the business and affairs of a corporation are called directors. However, state corporate law does allow shareholders to enter into shareholders agreements to eliminate the directors and provide for shareholder management.
FORM AN S-CORPORATION
As an S-Corp, you will be taxed as a partnership rather than as a normal corporation. Many businesses elect this type of IRS tax filing to avoid taxation on a corporate level and then again when distributions are made at the individual level. If taxed as a partnership, the profits pass through the business and are taxed only at the shareholder level. There are specific requirements that must be met to qualify as an S-Corporation, which we can help determine.
CORPORATION FILING FEES STATE-BY-STATE
Alabama $183 Corporation/ $183 LLC, Alaska $250 Corporation / $250 LLC, Arizona $60 Corporation / $50 LLC, Arkansas $50 Corporation / $50 LLC, California $100 Corporation / $70 LLC, Colorado $50 Corporation / $50 LLC, Connecticut $290 Corporation / $160 LLC/ Delaware $89 Corporation / $90 LLC, District of Columbia $220 Corporation / $220 LLC, Florida - $78.75 Corporation / $130 LLC, Georgia $100 Corporation / $100 LLC, Hawaii $51 Corporation / $51 LLC, Idaho $101 Corporation / $101 LLC, Illinois $175 Corporation / $500 LLC, Indiana $87.72 Corporation / $87.72 LLC, Iowa $50 Corporation / $50 LLC, Kansas $85 Corporation / $165 LLC, Kentucky $50 Corporation / $40 LLC, Louisiana $80 Corporation / $105 LLC, Maine $145 Corporation / $175 LLC, Maryland $148 Corporation / $128 LLC, Massachusetts $265 Corporation / $520 LLC, Michigan $60 Corporation / $50 LLC, Minnesota $155 Corporation / $155 LLC, Mississippi $52.12 Corporation / $52.12 LLC, Missouri $58 Corporation / $51.25 LLC, Montana - $70 Corporation / $70 LLC, Nebraska - $65 Corporation / $108.15 LLC, Nevada - $725 Corporation / $425 LLC, New Hampshire $100 Corporation / $100 LLC, New Jersey $125 Corporation / $125 LLC, New Mexico $100 Corporation / $50 LLC, New York - $135 Corporation / $210 LLC, North Carolina $127 Corporation / $127 LLC, North Dakota - $100 Corporation / $135 LLC, Ohio $99 Corporation / $99 LLC, Oklahoma $52 Corporation / $109.20 LLC, Oregon $105 Corporation / $105 LLC, Pennsylvania $125 Corporation / $125 LLC, Rhode Island $238 Corporation / $156 LLC, South Carolina - $235 Corporation / $125 LLC, South Dakota - $150 Corporation / $150 LLC, Tennessee $104.25 Corporation / $304.25 LLC, Texas $300 Corporation / $300 LLC, Utah $74 Corporation / $74 LLC
Vermont $125 Corporation / $125 LLC, Virginia $79 Corporation / $104 LLC, Washington - $200 Corporation / $200 LLC, West Virginia $50 Corporation / $100 LLC, Wisconsin $100 Corporation / $130 LLC, Wyoming $100 Corporation / $100 LLC.
