MaxFilings' Free Small Business Owner's Manual
Everything you need to know about incorporating & forming an LLC
Welcome to our Learning Center! We invite you to explore this free guide made for eager and aspiring entrepreneuers like you. The resources below are jam-packed with expert advice, how-tos and tips on how to build a small business from the ground up (better than that one time you bought furniture from Ikea).
We get it - incorporation can be complex. Fortunately, at MaxFilings we make it simple. Start reading and become the business owner you were always meant to be!
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Help Center
Which state do you want to incorporate in?
Which business entity should you choose?
LLC |
C Corp |
S Corp |
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| Limits personal liability | |||
| Ownership structure | Unlimited owners | Unlimited shareholders | No more than 100 shareholders (US citizens or resident aliens only) |
| All business income/loss passed through to owners each year | |||
| Owners pay personal income tax on profits | |||
| Business must pay corporate income tax | |||
| Recognized outside of the US | |||
| Flexible management structure | |||
| Annual Meeting Requirement |
LLCs
- Form Your Limited Liability Company (LLC)– An Overview
- How Much Does it Cost to Form an LLC with MaxFilings?
- Online LLC Formation Service: Advantages Offered by MaxFilings
- Q & A - Limited Liability Companies (LLC's)
- Should I form a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?
- Is an LLC Operating Agreement Necessary?
- LLC Operating Agreement – What Should be Included?
C Corporations
- Form Your C Corporation – An Overview
- What is Section 1244 Stock?
S Corporations
Which Business Entity Type is Best for You?
- Overview of Business Entities
- Differences between C Corporations and S Corporations
- Incorporating Your Business: Comparing LLC vs. Corporation and S Corp vs. C Corp
- Should I Incorporate or LLC?
- Choosing a Business Entity – Some Questions to Consider
- Is Pass-Through Tax Treatment the Same for LLC's and S Corporations?
Where Should You Incorporate?
- REPORT: States With the Most (and Least) Small Businesses
- REPORT: Veteran-Owned Businesses in the U.S. By State
- State-By-State Rankings For Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S.
- The Best & Worst States For Minority-Owned Small Businesses
- Florida Incorporation: Pros and Cons
- Which State Should I Incorporate in?
- Which States Have the Best Business Tax Climate?
- Where to Incorporate – Why Your Home State May be Your Best Choice After All
- Where to Form Your LLC – Your Home State May be Best After All
- Where to Incorporate: The 3-Man Fight between Delaware, "Delaware West" and "Delaware South"
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in California
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Delaware
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Florida
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Nevada
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New York
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in North Carolina
- Forming a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Texas
Other Entrepreneur Resources
- The Top Tax Deductions for Small Businesses in 2022
- The Best and Worst States for Small Business Lending
- The Ultimate List of Secretary of State Offices for All US States & Territories
- Articles of Incorporation, Explained
- Microloans – An Alternative Approach to Start-Up Financing and Where to Find Out More
- Know the Business Insurance Basics for Your New Company
- Top Mistakes When Incorporating a Small Business
- How To Write a Business Plan
- Tips & Advice on How To Name Your New Business
- Corporate Records: A Checklist for Compliance
- What is "Piercing The Corporate Veil"?
- Is an ESOP Right for Me and My Corporation?
- Does My Corporation Need a Buy-Sell Agreement?
- What is "Phantom Income"?
- Four Types of Federal Taxes Small Businesses Should Know About - And Where to Find Information from the IRS
- Do I Need the Services of an Accountant or Tax Advisor?
- How To Identify & Protect Your Trade Secrets
- Incorporate Your Restaurant
- FAQ About MaxFilings
- 4 Steps for Renaming Your Business
- What is a Registered Agent?
- Top Qualities To Look For in Your Next Employee
- Starting a New Business
- Beware these Hidden Costs of Starting Your Own Business
- Do You Have What It Takes To Start A Business?
- What about buying a "shelf company"?
- Should I Incorporate My Business?
- When Is the Best Time to Incorporate A Business?
- Why You Should Start A Business Now
- Starting a New Business – Tips to Avoid the Feeling of Isolation and Stay Motivated
- When to File a Patent?
- What is Foreign Qualification?
- How much does it cost to incorporate with MaxFilings?
- Online incorporation service: advantages offered by MaxFilings
- Steps to Forming a Corporation with MaxFilings
- Form Your Limited Partnership
- Q & A - Limited Partnerships
- Form Your Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
