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Success Starts with an C-Corp
Lower Your Tax Rate With Simple, Step-By-Step Filing. We're Your Expert C-Corp Guide.
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Our customized packages meet the compliance, filing speed, and support needs of your new business in one place.
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Covers all your required filings with the state, accuracy guaranteed.
+ state fees
Process in 7-10 business days*
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Everything to start and protect your corporation and keep it compliant year-round.
+ state fees
Processes in 1 business day*
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Get additional tools and expert support to start and grow your business online
+ state fees
Processes in 1 business day*
*Processing times are based on receiving complete information. ZenBusiness processing times do not include Secretary of State processing times, which can vary.
**SPECIAL OFFER – Starter includes one optional free year of Worry-Free Compliance (renews at $199/yr).
An S-Corp is specialized tax designation that transform how business owners keep their profits. It is the premier choice for business owners, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers because it reduces self-employment taxes, provides asset protection, and offers pass-through savings. To benefit from an S-Corp, you must first establish a legal foundation by forming an LLC with your state. Once active, you then elect S-Corp status with the IRS.
1. Name Your S-Corp
Check to make sure there are no other businesses with that name in your state and that it aligns with the state's laws for S-Corp names.
2. Appoint A Registered Agent
You're required to have a registered agent available to receive important state correspondence and legal notices in person.
3. File Certificate Of Formation
This makes your S-Corp official! Once your paperwork is approved, and fees are collected, you are officially the owner of a limited liability company.
4. Create An Operating Agreement
An operating agreement may be the most important document for your S-Corp. It establishes the rules for operating your company and gives it further legitimacy.
5. Apply For An EIN
An Employee Identification Number (EIN) registers your business with the IRS and helps you open a business bank account, get financing, and hire employees.
6. Elect IRS S-Corp Status For Tax Savings
Rest easy knowing we handle your IRS S-Election to unlock significant tax savings, reduce self-employment taxes, and help you avoid double taxation on your profits.
Launch your S-Corp in minutes. We'll take care of the paperwork so you can focus on your business.
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We have a blog article to help you understand and estimate the cost of starting your business here. You can find out your exact cost and timing picking a formation plan or start with free and add only the services you want.
Yes. Buy with confidence knowing that purchases are 100% refundable minus any expenses incurred to begin your formation. Once payments and formation info go to the state, however, we cannot accept any cancellations or changes to filings.
When we say no hidden fees, that’s exactly what we mean. Unlike other formation experiences online, ZenBusiness will only charge you for the services you select and purchase during your formation process.
Our formation team will get started right away, but official formation times vary state-to-state. Try using our fee and timing estimator page to review processing times or this handy post covering how long it takes to form an LLC for more information.
While we have an entire team of formation experts working with us, we can’t guarantee an error-free filing with the state. That said, we strive to ensure every order is processed correctly. If you find a mistake, contact us so we can fix it before your formation is complete.
We understand, and we’re here for you! Use the contact us area anytime to get a hold of our formation experts via chat, phone, or email, and we’ll be happy to answer anything before you get started.
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