Protect your business. Lower your taxes. Build credibility.
Six reasons entrepreneurs move from sole proprietor to LLC or Corporation. The sooner you form, the more you protect.
Start your business in 3 easy steps
Tell us about your business
Answer a few questions about your goals, state, and team.
Choose your package
Pick the plan that fits your needs and add any extras.
We make it official
Our team files your paperwork and sends your documents.
Personal asset protection
Without an entity, a lawsuit against your business is a lawsuit against you. Your house, savings, and car are on the line. Forming an LLC or Corporation creates a legal wall between your business assets and your personal ones.
Tax savings
Once you're profitable enough (~$80k net), an S-Corp election can save you 15.3% self-employment tax on distributions. Over five years, that's typically $50k-$100k in taxes you don't owe.
Professional credibility
Enterprise customers, vendors, and investors take LLCs and Corporations more seriously than sole proprietors. It's the price of admission to sign B2B contracts, get merchant accounts, or apply for grants.
Business banking + credit
You cannot open a business bank account, apply for a business credit card, or build business credit as a sole proprietor. All of these unlock working capital, better cash flow, and eventually SBA loans.
Investment readiness
Every VC, angel, and accelerator will require you to be a C-Corp (or LLC that converts) before they invest. If raising capital is on your roadmap, forming early smooths the diligence process.
Cleaner exits
Selling a business or bringing on partners requires a legal entity with defined ownership. Trying to sell a sole proprietorship is essentially selling a customer list and a domain name.