Compare Business Types

Before you start a business or form a company, you need to choose a business structure for your entity. There are several different business types to choose from, each has pros and cons. Below you can compare the main features that differenitate each business type. For more detailed information about a specific structure or setup, click on a business type below.

	Sole Proprietor	C-Corp	S-Corp	LLC	Limited Partnership
Limited Liability  Protection					**
Unlimited Number of  Owners / Shareholders
Ease of Raising  Capital				**
Reduced Fees  and Formalities
Improved Creditibility
Avoid Double  Taxation
Easy Transfer of  Ownership				**
Unlimited Life				**