Business formation services

You could save thousands on your taxes.

As a sole proprietor, all your profits are subject to self-employment tax. By forming your LLC with an S Corp election, you could change that. Get started in just 10 minutes.

Types of business structures at a glance

What is an LLC?

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one of the most popular and versatile of business structures. Great for smaller organizations, LLCs are legal entities formed at the state level. They can have 1 or multiple owners.

HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR TAX SAVINGS

What is an LLC + S Corp?

It’s all the benefits of forming an LLC with the added tax perks of an S Corp election. In short, it lets you avoid double taxation of your personal and business income. When you form your LLC + S Corp with Block Advisors, we first help you create an LLC, then file the S Corp election.

What is a C Corp?

A C Corp is a business structure for companies that potentially plan to go public one day, since unlimited shareholders are allowed.

What is a nonprofit?

A nonprofit is a special type of business structure that exists to provide certain benefits to organizations whose main goal is service to the public. That includes community groups, churches, and certain charitable organizations.

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How do I choose the right business structure?

Great question!

Whether you’re already in business or still in the planning phase, there’s a lot of information out there to consider. We’re here to make it clear and simple. Answer these six key questions to help you find your fit.

Why register your business with Block Advisors?

Fast turnaround time.

Don’t wait to get your business up and running. When you place your order through Block Advisors, your documents are prepared and filed with the state quickly — usually within 1 day for express orders.


Save time and avoid errors.

Let us handle your business formation while you focus on growing your business. Block Advisors will help you form your business with confidence, ensuring the correct forms are submitted, saving you time and money, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.


Potential tax savings.

As a sole proprietor, all your profits are subject to self-employment tax. By forming your LLC with an S Corp election, you could change that and potentially save thousands in taxes. Schedule an appointment with one of our Small Business Certified Tax Pros to learn more about your specific tax situation and potential savings.

A seamless experience.

“Everybody told me that creating an LLC was a huge process. But Block Advisors made it so simple — it was a great value.”

 

Marie Soukup, Alpine Point Collective, Port St. Lucie, Florida

Get started in minutes.

step 1 towards forming a business

Tell us about your business.

Enter your business info, pick your business type, and fill out our forms in as little as 10 minutes.

step 2 towards forming a business

Let us do the work.

Get back to business as we work with the state to file your paperwork with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

step 3 towards forming a business

Get excited!

You’re official! We’ll provide you with your business documents while you change your title to CEO.

It could pay to register your business.

Forming your business could help put money towards your bottom line during tax time. Below are some scenarios where you’ll see examples of how to potentially save on taxes by making an S Corp election.

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Real estate agent

Let’s say you own a real estate business that makes around $50,000 in profit a year. If you convert that business to an S Corporation, you can use the money saved to create extra marketing materials!

  • Saved $3,240

Bike shop owner

Perhaps you own a bike shop that makes around $80,000 in profit a year. If you convert the business to an S Corporation, you can put the money saved into hiring seasonal staff!

  • Saved $5,069

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We’ve got the expert insights your business needs.

Check out our resource center to learn more about taking your business from self-employed to an LLC, C Corp, or S Corp.

Why is choosing the right business entity important?

The type of business you choose is critical as it affects everything from the taxes you pay to different liabilities.

LLC vs. S Corp: What tax implications are there for my business?

As you start a new business, you must decide on a legal business entity. While many options exist, many business owners debate LLC vs. S Corp.

LLC vs. C Corp: What’s the difference for my taxes?

As you contemplate what to register your business under, you might come across two options: An LLC and a C Corp. We can help you understand both.

Frequently asked questions.

Business entities come with a variety of tax benefits. Depending on your business, you could save thousands in taxes by taking the S Corporation election. There are several steps involved. To be treated as an S Corp, after forming a corporation or LLC, the shareholders must make an election with the IRS. In addition, you will need to pay yourself a reasonable salary as a W2 employee and set up payroll and withholding. If your business is profitable, your payroll taxes and income tax from this salary may be offset by the savings you achieve on the self-employment tax. Important: for existing entities, the election must generally be made by March 15th of the year the election is to be effective.


In addition, a business generally can deduct the expenses directly related to its business activity — think advertising expenses, mileage, or professional services like what Block Advisors provides. Business credits for things like renewable energy, employee retirement plan, or health insurance may also be available depending on your circumstances. These credits would reduce a tax bill dollar for dollar.


The decision to form a business entity and take an S Corp election is an important one that includes many additional considerations. For example, as the owner of a business, you also need to ensure your business financials are maintained and updated (if you’re not already) and stay on top of annual business filing and other requirements depending on your state and industry. You may want to seek the advice of an attorney to evaluate these considerations. Our products, services, and advice are not a substitute for an attorney, and we do not provide legal advice or perform services performed by an attorney.


Here’s a great article detailing potential incorporation tax benefits for small businesses.

How you choose a business structure depends on a lot of things. Each structure comes with its own specific rules, requirements, and considerations. The most common types of businesses are:

  • Sole Proprietorships
  • S Corp
  • C Corporations

Read on to learn more detail about different business structures.

An EIN is an employer identification number and is needed in certain situations. For example, partnerships and corporations are required to have an EIN. Sole proprietorships and LLCs that have employees, pay excise tax, or contribute to a retirement plan also need an EIN. EINs are included with all of our packages.

An S Corp is a tax election for a small business corporation or LLC that allows the company to pass its income, loss, deductions, and credits through to its owners. The company itself is not subject to tax. And that income is subject to the shareholder’s individual tax bracket, which may be lower than self-employment tax.


To take an S Corp election, you’ll need your original business filing documents (either as an LLC or corporation) and an employee identification number (EIN). For an LLC, you will need to have “checked the box” to be taxed as a corporation. You will then file Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, with the IRS. If you select our S Corp product, we’ll take care of that for you.


While an S Corp election can help reduce your tax liability, there are a few extra steps you’ll need to do as part of your business operations. One of the biggest is making sure you’re drawing a reasonable salary and filing the necessary quarterly payroll and tax forms. You’ll also need to ensure your business financials are maintained and updated, as well as annual business filing requirements depending on your state and industry.

An LLC (or limited liability company) is popular among business owners because of the versatility that often comes with the LLC business structure. LLC owners typically have less formalities imposed on their business than other entity structures. If the LLC does not make the S Corp election, default tax rules mean LLC members must pay self-employment tax. If the LLC makes the S Corp election, working LLC members are treated as employees and their wages are subject to employment taxes. The LLC business structure is often recommended for smaller organizations.


Check out this article to learn how an LLC is taxed.

Often a sole proprietor means someone who operates a business but reports the income on their individual taxes and doesn’t have a separate legal entity. LLCs are a legal entity that can provide personal liability protection, even if still owned by a single person. In other words, it can protect the owner’s personal assets from certain business debts or liabilities. Sole proprietors and single member LLCs are taxed in the same way, unless another tax structure (like an S Corp) is elected.


Check out this article to learn more about how a sole proprietor is taxed.
Check out this article to learn how an LLC is taxed.

Most traditional corporations like the ones that are traded on the stock market are C Corp. A C Corp is a tax status that is subject to double taxation — the C Corp pays tax on its income and the shareholders pay tax on the dividends they receive from the corporation. The corporate tax rate is less than the individual tax rate.

A nonprofit is a business structure that has requested tax-exempt status from the state and/or IRS. The nonprofit does not pay tax on its income provided the income is from activities associated with the nonprofit’s charitable purpose. Examples of nonprofits can range from charities to your kids’ local sports club.

  1. Potential savings based on estimated tax savings of sole proprietor (Schedule C) users with over $40,000 in profit in 2022 by taking an S Corp election and filing in 2023, net of salary payments and payroll taxes. Election must generally be made by the due date of the return for the year prior to the year the S Corp election is to take place. Savings requires payment of a reasonable salary. Other requirements apply, and additional fees like tax preparation and payroll services are not included. Individual tax savings will vary based on your circumstances. All tax situations are different. Taxes are only one consideration in determining whether to form a business. You may want to seek the advice of an attorney to evaluate all of the relevant considerations. Block Advisors Business Formation Products and Services provide automated online tools that you can use to help meet your business formation needs and are not tailored to your particular situation. See our FAQs for more information.
  2. The decision to form a business entity is an important one that includes many considerations. You may want to seek the advice of an attorney to evaluate all of the relevant considerations. Block Advisors Business Formation Products and Services provide automated online tools that you can use to help meet your business formation needs but are not specifically tailored to you or any particular situation.
  3. Example savings based on average estimated tax savings of sole proprietor (Schedule C) with $37,000 in profit in 2022 compared to a similar S Corp election paying a reasonable salary of $14,600. Savings are net of salary payments and payroll taxes. Additional fees like tax preparation and payroll services are not included. Individual tax savings will vary based on your circumstances. All tax situations are different.
  4. Example savings based on average estimated tax savings of sole proprietor (Schedule C) with $50,000 in profit in 2022 compared to a similar S Corp election paying a reasonable salary of $25,000. Savings are net of salary payments and payroll taxes. Additional fees like tax preparation and payroll services are not included. Individual tax savings will vary based on your circumstances. All tax situations are different.
  5. Example savings based on average estimated tax savings of sole proprietor (Schedule C) with $80,000 in profit in 2022 compared to a similar S Corp election paying a reasonable salary of $30,000. Savings are net of salary payments and payroll taxes. Additional fees like tax preparation and payroll services are not included. Individual tax savings will vary based on your circumstances. All tax situations are different.

We are not a law firm or attorneys and our advice, products, and services are not a substitute for those of an attorney or law firm. This site provides general information that should not be construed as legal advice.