When you start a new business, one of the first questions that comes up is your business structure. Two of the most common types of business structures are LLCs and corporations. While many small ...

So you own a business and you’re looking to incorporate. Two of the most popular business structure are the S Corp and the LLC. Which is best for your business can depend on many factors, such as what ...

When deciding what type of business you should start, the options can seem overwhelming. Two of the most common types of U.S. business structures are C corps and LLCs. A C corp is a company that can ...

Many businesses that start as a sole proprietorship reach a point where it makes sense to graduate to a more complex business structure. Registering your business as its own legal entity can also ...

Corporations and LLCs both provide their shareholders and members with limited liability to operate a for-profit business, and while these two forms of business entities are similar in many ways, they ...

One of the first tasks a new business owner must address involves the question — What type of entity should I choose to operate my business? “A common tax consideration is a desire to avoid double tax ...

When first investigating how to start a business, you may be unsure of the various business classifications and overwhelmed by which one to choose for your company. Along with looking into things like ...

The decision on which type of ownership structure a business should use can be an intimidating experience for small business owners. When a company starts its life as an S corporation, the ...

A limited liability company can convert to a corporation if the principal members agree and vote to do so. A corporation structure provides personal liability protection like an LLC, but does not have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter J Reilly is a Forbes contributor who covers taxes. Failure to understand the subtle differences in different sorts of tax ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. So you are now ready to start your own business, but which business structure is best for ...

John Edwards is a licensed attorney with experience in commodities and investments. He provides performance analysis of hedge funds and investors. Choosing between a limited liability company (LLC) ...