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Start your corporation on the right path

Incorporating your business allows you to be off the hook personally for its debts and liabilities. Plus, you can issue shares and raise capital down the line.

Learn more about the difference between an S corp and a C corp and start forming today. 

Starts at $149 + filing fees.

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These costs are often tax deductible.

How to start a corporation

Tell us your business name

Answer a few questions

We'll complete and file your paperwork

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Two paths to take

S corporation

How it's taxed

Once—only shareholders pay taxes on profits received.


How it's owned

Limited to 100 shareholders who must be U.S. citizens or residents.


How shares work

Owners can only get common stock which comes with voting rights.

C corporation

How it's taxed

Twice—the business pays taxes at the corporate level, and shareholders pay taxes on income received.

How it's owned

No restrictions regarding citizenship or residency of shareholders and no limit on how many people can own shares.

How shares work

Owners may get preferred stock—which comes with no voting rights but priority to dividends before common shareholders.


Pick the package that fits your needs

Economy

$149 + state filing fees

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Includes:

Name check and business filing: We complete your paperwork and file it with your state

Articles of Incorporation: In some states, the articles are called a "certificate of formation"

 for missing info, discrepancies, and more

Includes a customizable website - powered by WIX

Lifetime customer support: Support 7 days a week to answer questions about your business formation.

LegalZoom standard processing time*


Standard

$329 + state filing fees

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Includes everything from Economy plus:

Deluxe founder's kit with your formation documents printed on archival paper, plus a personalized binder and notebook


LegalZoom 5-day priority processing*

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Express Gold

$349 + state filing fees

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Includes everything from Standard plus:

LegalZoom 1-2 days expedited processing*


Express shipping: fastest delivery


Prioritization within the Secretary of State's queue (in states where applicable)


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Frequently asked questions

Why start a corporation?

money

Attract investors

Raise funds by appealing to investors who may prefer corporations for the ability to offer stock.

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Entice employees

Attract and keep top talent by offering competitive benefits packages that include shares of your company.

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Look more official

Corporations are often seen as more credible, which can make it easier to do business with other companies.

Ready to start your corporation?

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What our customers are saying

Highly intuitive website with prompt turnaround and endless resources available to customers.


—Brett H., Inc. customer

Process was smooth, customer support was top notch, and all questions answered. I'll be using their services again in the future.


—Chris D., Inc. customer

The process was quick, easy and cost effective. Great value for the money. I was able to get everything I needed.


—Trevor M., Inc. customer

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