Start a Business
The structure you choose affects how you are taxed, how money flows through your business and whether your personal assets are at risk. We help you choose and set it up.
Book an AppointmentA corporation or LLC can separate you from financial responsibility for your business, protect personal assets and may offer tax benefits. Our small business team can assess which structure fits your company and help with the paperwork.
A quick look at the options
Sole proprietorship / partnership
The default if you file nothing else. You are personally liable for the business, and there is no tax benefit to the structure.
LLC
Pass-through taxes and legal protection. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to form one, but an LLC cannot issue stock.
S-Corp
Limited to 100 shareholders and taxed as a pass-through entity, so profits are not taxed at both the company and shareholder level.
C-Corp
A “regular” corporation that separates the owner from the business, with no limit on shareholders. It is subject to double taxation, which can be a drawback.
Professional corporation
For licensed professionals such as lawyers, engineers and physicians. Requirements vary by state.
Start your business request
Tell us about the business you want to form. A Diamond Eagle team member will review it and contact you to finish the filing.