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About C corporations
Before you incorporate a business as a C corporation, it is important to understand how to incorporate and what having a C corporation means. A C corporation is the most common corporate structure. The corporation is a separate legal entity owned by
the shareholder(s). Because of this, the shareholders
cannot be held personally responsible for the debts of
the corporation. The shareholders’ personal liability is
typically limited only to the amount the shareholder
invested in the company.
When incorporating, taxation implications to form a C corporation are usually a significant consideration
when deciding which corporate structure to choose.
The shareholders of C corporations may experience double
taxation, which simply means that corporate profits are
taxed at both the entity and individual levels. Profits of
the business are reported and taxed at the entity level
first. Then if the corporation distributes any portion of
the remaining profits to the shareholders in the form of
dividends, the shareholders must report the dividend as
personal income and pay taxes on it at the individual level.
Advantages of a C corporation
Shareholders of a C corporation are typically not personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the business
C corporations can have an unlimited number of shareholders
Ownership of a C corporation is easily transferable through the sale of stock
C corporations have unlimited life extending beyond the illness or death of the owners
Additional capital can be raised by selling shares of the C corporation's stock
Potential customers may perceive a C corporation as a more professional entity than a sole proprietorship or partnership
C corporations are generally audited less frequently than sole proprietorships
Certain C corporation business expenses may be tax-deductible
Forming a C corporation can result in self-employment tax savings
C corporations may provide a number of income and tax savings
To form a corporation the proper formation documents, typically called the articles of incorporation or certificate of incorporation, must be filed with the appropriate state agency and the necessary state filing fees paid.
Save More When You Form in Delaware or Nevada
Many entrepreneurs nationwide choose to incorporate their businesses in Delaware or Nevada. This high volume allows BizFilings to offer additional savings when you form a corporation or limited liability company in these states.
