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Which Business Type is Right for You?
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
How It’s Unique
- Offers maximum flexibility in management and operations — no board of directors required
- Allows an unlimited number of owners, referred to as "members"
Protections & taxation
- Personal assets are protected from business liabilities
- Offers tax flexibility — income can be taxed once (pass-through) or at both the entity and individual level, depending on your election
Potential Drawbacks
- Requires ongoing filings and fees to maintain compliance
- Not eligible to go public or issue shares
- May not be recognized as a distinct legal entity in all countries, potentially resulting in corporate-level taxation abroad
Doing Business As (DBA)
How It’s Unique
- Ideal for using a formal business name without forming a separate legal entity
- Simplifies branding without the complexity of LLCs or corporations
- Note: A DBA is not a distinct legal structure on its own
Protections & taxation
- Does not provide liability protection — owners are personally responsible for business obligations
- Income is taxed once if operating as a sole proprietorship or partnership; profits are reported on your personal tax return
Potential Drawbacks
- No separation between personal and business liability
- Limited legal protections compared to formal business entities
Corporation (S corp or C corp)
How It’s Unique
- Ideal for businesses planning to go public or raise capital through investors
- C Corporations can issue shares to founders, employees, and investors
- Allows unlimited shareholders under a C Corporation structure
- S Corporations help avoid double taxation by passing income directly to shareholders
- Recognized globally and generally favored by institutional investors
Protections & taxation
- Owners enjoy strong personal liability protection — the corporation is a separate legal entity
- C Corporations are subject to double taxation: profits are taxed at the corporate level, then again when distributed as dividends
- S Corporations are taxed as pass-through entities, helping avoid corporate-level taxation
Potential Drawbacks
- Requires ongoing filings, fees, and strict compliance with corporate formalities
- Must maintain a board of directors and adhere to structured governance
- Increased administrative burden, including mandatory meetings and detailed record-keeping
Nonprofit
How It’s Unique
- Best suited for organizations focused on charitable, educational, religious, or other mission-driven purposes
- May have unlimited members or stakeholders, though not traditional shareholders
- Eligible to apply for federal tax exemption under 501(c)(3) status
Protections & taxation
- Provides limited liability protection for directors, officers, and members
- Exempt from federal income tax if granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS
Potential Drawbacks
- Requires regular filings and adherence to state and federal compliance regulations
- Must establish and maintain a board of directors
- Subject to strict governance rules, including detailed record-keeping and formal meetings