Business Structure

Use this 14-question computer to compare different business formations and determine which one best suits your business.

How many people will have ownership in your company? 1
2 - 99
100 or more

Do owners and/or shareholders plan to benefit financially from this business? ( not including a salary ) Yes
No

Is your business centered in a public benefit or charitable cause? Yes
No

Will any owners or shareholders be employees of the company (and receive payroll benefits)? Yes
No

Do you plan on seeking a loan from a bank or other lender to fund your business? Yes
No

Do you have significant personal assets to protect? Yes
No

Is your business centered on real estate investments? Yes
No

Will your company be conducting business in an industry vulnerable to lawsuits of any kind? Yes
No

Do you require a professional license to operate? ( ex: Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants etc. ) Yes
No

Is double taxation a concern? Yes
No

Are you concerned about self-employment taxes? Yes
No

What types of benefits will your business offer?

Company Funded Medical Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Benefits

Do you want to minimize your record keeping and administrative requirements? Yes
No

What are the main goals of your business?

I'd like to sell my business for a profit

I'd like to keep my business in the family

I'd to offer stock in my company

Entity Type: DBA