Start your company on the right structure — and the right footing.
LLC, S-corp, or C-corp? We help California founders choose the right entity, file it correctly, and set up the tax, payroll, and bookkeeping foundation so nothing is a mess a year in.
What this looks like
Entity choice affects taxes, liability, payroll, and how you get paid for years to come. We walk you through the trade-offs clearly, then handle the formation paperwork, EIN, S-election if it fits, and the accounting setup — so you launch with a clean, defensible structure and no loose ends.
- Guidance from a licensed CPA, not a filing website
- California LLC, S-corp, and C-corp formations
- EIN, S-election (Form 2553), and state registrations
- Reasonable-compensation and owner-pay planning
- Bookkeeping and payroll set up from day one
- Clear answers on quarterly taxes and estimates
Every piece, handled by a licensed CPA.
Entity Selection
LLC vs. S-corp vs. C-corp — a straight comparison based on your income, owners, and goals.
Formation Filings
Articles of Organization or Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State.
EIN & IRS Elections
Federal EIN, S-corp election (Form 2553), and any late-election relief when it applies.
Operating Documents
Operating agreement or bylaws templates so ownership, roles, and distributions are on paper.
Accounting Setup
Chart of accounts, bookkeeping software, and bank/credit card connections configured cleanly.
Payroll & Owner Comp
S-corp reasonable compensation, payroll registration, and quarterly tax planning.
A simple, unhurried process.
Strategy call
We review your business, expected income, and owners to recommend the right entity.
File & register
We handle the state filing, EIN, S-election, and any California registrations required.
Set up the back office
Bookkeeping, payroll, and estimated taxes configured so year one runs smoothly.
Ready to talk it through?
Get a free intro call with John — same-day response most business days.