Small business owners have a variety of options when establishing a legal structure. One option is to structure it as a corporation. Although there are several reasons why incorporating can be ...

The two most common ways to incorporate are C corporations and S corporations. Geared toward smaller businesses, S-corporations protect from personal liability and allow all income to 'pass through' ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

When starting a business, one of the first decisions you will be faced with is what kind of business to register. The type of business you decide on will affect your taxes, liability and how the ...

What is an S corporation? An S corporation is a legal entity used to form and operate a business, and which offers the benefit of “pass through” taxation. Either an “Articles of Incorporation” or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. This article is more than 10 years old. When an individual ...

A corporation is a legal entity created by individuals or shareholders that functions as a separate organization from its owners. Corporations have some of the same legal rights as individuals. They ...

John Edwards is a licensed attorney with experience in commodities and investments. He provides performance analysis of hedge funds and investors. An LLC offers flexibility in management and tax ...