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LLC vs Corporation: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Choosing the wrong business entity can cost you thousands in taxes and hours in paperwork. Here's how to decide between an LLC and a Corporation.

Mavel Mena May 14, 2026 6 min read

LLC: flexible and simple

An LLC gives you personal liability protection with the tax simplicity of a sole proprietorship. Profits pass through to your personal return. Best for freelancers, real estate investors, and small service businesses.

Corporation: scalable and investor-ready

A C-Corp or S-Corp is the right pick if you plan to raise capital, add shareholders, or scale nationally. It has more paperwork but far more growth options.

The S-Corp election tax hack

An LLC can elect S-Corp status and save 15% self-employment tax on distributions once you're earning $60K+. This one election alone can save $8K–$15K a year.

How we set it up in under 3 weeks

We file the formation, get your EIN, open your business bank account, register with the state, and file the S-Corp election if it makes sense. You focus on the business — we handle the paperwork.

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