Start your business on the right foundation
The structure you choose affects how much tax you pay, how you pay yourself, and what you must file every year. We help you choose the right entity, form your business, and set it up for tax compliance from day one.
Starting a new business?
Schedule a consultation and we will recommend the structure that fits your plans.
Choosing the right entity
We walk you through your options — sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, S corporation, or C corporation — and explain the tax and compliance impact of each in plain language, based on your goals, income, and number of owners.
How we help you get set up
- Entity selection and tax structure recommendations
- Formation filings with the California Secretary of State (and other states when needed)
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- S corporation election (IRS Form 2553), when it makes sense
- State registrations such as payroll (EDD) and seller’s permit (CDTFA)
- Coordination with your attorney on operating or shareholder agreements
Staying compliant after formation
Formation is only the first step. We help you understand ongoing requirements — such as California’s annual minimum franchise tax, Statements of Information, payroll filings, and business tax returns — and we can set up bookkeeping so your records are clean from the start.