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Step 2: Choose Your Formation Package

Select the package that fits your business needs. You’ll review everything before checkout.

Start an S-Corp

Basic

Everything you need to set up your business for S-Corp taxation and get started.

$99

one-time + state fees

Everything You Need to Launch

✓Name availability search
✓Articles of Incorporation filed with your state
✓Digital delivery of approved formation documents

Peace of Mind

✓SimpleCorp Accuracy Guarantee
✓Compliance reminders for key deadlines
✓Email support from the SimpleCorp team

Protection

✓1 year Registered Agent service included

Common add-ons: EIN/Tax ID, Initial Statement of Information/Initial Report, bylaws, organizational minutes, stock ledger, expedited filing, S-Corp election filing.

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Complete

Our fastest and most complete way to launch with S-Corp treatment from day one.

$799

one-time + state fees

1st year SimpleShield™ Compliance Plan included

Everything You Need to Launch

✓Name availability search & Articles of Incorporation filed
✓Initial Statement of Information / Initial Report filed (where required)
✓EIN/Tax ID registration with the IRS
✓Digital delivery of all approved documents

Business-Ready Documents

✓Corporate bylaws
✓Organizational minutes & initial board resolutions
✓Stock ledger / shareholder records
✓Banking resolution for opening a business account
✓Premium corporate kit (digital + printed)
✓First-year annual meeting minutes templates

Fast Filing & Priority Support

✓Same-day filing submission (where available)
✓Priority handling with your state
✓Dedicated formation specialist

Tax & Compliance

✓S-Corp election filing (Form 2553) included
✓SimpleShield™ Compliance Plan – 1st year included

Protection

✓1 year Registered Agent service included

Ideal for business owners who already know they want S-Corp treatment and want the full setup handled from the start.

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Why business owners choose SimpleCorp

Choosing S-Corp taxation can be a smart move when the timing and setup are right. Getting it structured correctly from the start matters.

Strategic

Built for clean S-Corp setup

Formation, core documents, and tax-election support aligned to help you start with the right structure.

Protected

Accuracy & compliance guarantee

We stand behind the filings we prepare and submit — so you can move forward with confidence.

Secure

Secure checkout + document handling

Secure payment processing and encrypted document handling designed to protect your information end-to-end.

S-Corp FAQs

Honest answers to the most common S-Corp questions.

No. An S-Corp is a tax election with the IRS, not a separate legal entity. In most cases, your business is first formed as a corporation or LLC and then elects S-Corp taxation if eligible.

Many business owners choose S-Corp taxation for potential tax savings once profit reaches the right level. It can also create a more structured payroll and compensation setup, depending on your situation.

SimpleCorp services start at $99 flat, plus your state's filing fee. Final total depends on the state where you’re forming and whether you choose the Basic or Complete plan.

Yes. Our S-Corp Complete plan includes filing Form 2553 so your business can elect S-Corp taxation with the IRS, assuming you qualify.

Usually, yes. S-Corp owners who actively work in the business generally need to pay themselves reasonable compensation through payroll. Your CPA or tax advisor can help determine what makes sense for your situation.