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Entity types

Most founders form an LLC. If you're raising venture capital, you'll want a C-Corp. An S-Corp is a tax election for profitable US owners. Here's the plain-English breakdown.

an LLC

An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the most popular choice for founders: liability protection, pass-through taxation, and minimal paperwork. It's the right fit for most small and remote businesses.

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a C-Corporation

A C-Corp is the structure venture investors expect. If you plan to raise from VCs, issue stock options, or eventually IPO or get acquired, this is usually the right entity.

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an S-Corporation

An S-Corp is a tax election, not a separate entity type — it can reduce self-employment tax for profitable US-based owners. It has strict eligibility rules.

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Still deciding? Read our LLC vs C-Corp guide or just start your application — we'll confirm the right fit before anything is filed.

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