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Incorporation: What are the benefits and limitations of a LLC versus a S Corp structure?
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Jason Kanigan, Business Strategist & Conversion Expert answered:

I am not an attorney nor an accountant. This is not "professional advice".

An S-Corp is like a pipe you run water (revenue) through for tax benefits.

An LLC is a more rounded entity.

If you're planning to raise money, issue stock, or sell the firm, the LLC is the better choice.

My accountant recommended an S-Corp which has served me well for the past few years. But there will come a time when my revenue exceeds a certain level, and it will make sense to make the jump to an LLC.

These are two good articles on the topic:

http://www.feinberghanson.com/LLCvsSCorp.html

(very good on exit strategy discussion)

http://www.bizfilings.com/learn/s-corporation-advantages-and-disadvantages.aspx

(in-depth S-Corp discussion).

The S-Corp suits me well right now as a primarily service/consulting business where I usually work alone.

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