Shoud I choose an LLC Registration or Corporate Registration for my Business?

of Advocacy approximates that in 2007 there were over 27 million businesses in operation in the United States. in 2005 there were over six million businesses with employees and over 20 million without employees. According to the small business administration there were approximately 17,000 businesses employing more than 500 workers. This represents less than 1% of the estimated 27 million businesses in the US.

Most businesses start out limited. The most recent SBA data suggests that the vast majority of business startups were financed by personal savings or family loans. Thus, as these companies start to mature, it is imperative that more financial support becomes available from banks and public sector insitutions. As these small businesses commence to grow it becomes important and advantageous for the owners to reduce their personal liability and risk.

One of the first measures in starting a business is to develop a checklist: pick out a tax year (fiscal year), determine on an appropriate business structure and pick out an accounting method that works for your particular industry. If one chooses a “C” or “S” corporate structure or even an LLC structure, there becomes a need for incorporation. If you choose either one of these corporate structures be prepared to file the mandatory paperwork with the appropriate state and federal agencies. If you choose to structure your business as a sole propietorship or partnership, registration may not be needed and business activites could start out immediately. In the cases of LLC and corporation, a lot of legal counsel, understanding the filing procedure, tax compliances, formation of business structure as per the type of corporation and the role of management and members are required.

To incorporate your business you will need to fill out the proper forms and submit them to the proper agencies in the state the incorporation is performed. Most people pick out to use the services of an incorporating agency to handle the paperwork and filing process.. These agencies file the papers in all the states required and provide some value added services including information of fees and duration calendars that vary from state to state. Most small business owners pick out to incorporate in states that are corporate friendly, this is why many business firms choose to incorporate in states like Nevada or Delaware.

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