C-Corporation Formation — Incorporate Your C-Corp Online

A C-Corporation can have unlimited shareholders and multiple stock classes, making it ideal for raising capital, venture funding, and going public. An S-Corporation is limited to 100 shareholders (all must be U.S. citizens or residents) and offers pass-through taxation, meaning profits and losses are reported on shareholders' personal tax returns. C-Corps are taxed at the corporate level, with dividends taxed again when distributed to shareholders (double taxation).

C-Corporations are subject to corporate income tax on their profits. If dividends are distributed to shareholders, those are taxed again on the shareholder's personal income tax return (double taxation). However, corporations can deduct salaries, benefits, and business expenses, and reinvest profits tax-efficiently. Many C-Corps that reinvest earnings experience lower effective tax rates.

Yes, you can convert your LLC to a C-Corporation. This process typically involves either forming a new C-Corporation and transferring assets (statutory conversion) or electing corporate taxation for the LLC. Each method has legal and tax implications, so consult with a tax advisor or attorney to choose the best option for your situation.

Yes, all C-Corporations must have a board of directors to oversee major decisions and corporate governance. For small or single-owner corporations, you can serve as the sole director, president, secretary, and treasurer. As your business grows, you may add independent directors or advisors to the board.

Standard processing: 3–7 business days. Expedited processing: 1–3 business days (available at checkout). Once approved, you will receive your official Certificate of Incorporation and a full digital corporate kit.

Yes, non-U.S. residents can form and own a C-Corporation in the United States. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or hold a green card. However, you will need a registered agent with a physical U.S. address and an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS.

C-Corporations must hold annual shareholder meetings, maintain corporate minutes, file annual reports with the state, and submit federal and state tax returns. You may also need to renew business licenses and update your registered agent information. Our compliance dashboard tracks all these requirements and sends reminders so you never miss a deadline.