Corporation & LLC Formation and Compliance in Contra Costa County.
The entity you choose — LLC, S-corp, C-corp, sole prop — has a bigger impact on your tax bill than almost any other decision you'll make. We help you pick the right structure, set it up correctly, and keep it compliant year after year.
Who this is for
- Freelancers and consultants ready to incorporate
- LLCs deciding whether to elect S-corp taxation
- Partners forming a new business together
- Established companies whose current entity no longer fits
What's included
- Entity selection consultation (LLC vs S-corp vs C-corp vs sole prop)
- California Secretary of State filings
- EIN application and IRS entity elections (Form 2553, Form 8832)
- Operating agreements and corporate bylaws (in coordination with your attorney)
- Annual Statement of Information filings
- California franchise-tax planning
- Ongoing S-corp reasonable-compensation and distribution planning
How it works
- 01Structure consult
We model your income under each entity type and show you the real tax difference.
- 02Formation
We file with the California Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, and elect S-corp status if that's right for you.
- 03Setup
Chart of accounts, payroll (for S-corps), and bookkeeping are configured for your new entity from day one.
- 04Annual compliance
We track your Statement of Information, franchise tax, and federal filings so nothing lapses.
Why clients choose us
- Avoid the classic mistake of electing S-corp too early — or too late
- One team handles formation, bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes
- Clear annual compliance calendar so nothing gets missed
- Guidance backed by licensed professionals, not a legal-forms website
Frequently asked questions
Let's find the strategy your last accountant missed.
Request a free consultation. We'll review your situation, point out what we'd do differently, and give you a clear, transparent quote — no pressure, no jargon.