{"id":3001,"date":"2022-03-17T11:10:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T16:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/?p=3001"},"modified":"2023-05-16T14:15:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T19:15:34","slug":"what-is-a-c-corp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/start-a-business\/what-is-a-c-corp","title":{"rendered":"What Is a C Corporation and How to Start One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a small business owner, you\u2019ve probably heard a bunch of different terminology when it comes to legally structuring your business. One example being a \u201cC corporation\u201d or \u201cC corp\u201d. So, what is a C corp and how do you open one? And what are the differences between a C corp and other types of corporations? 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Take some time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/start-a-business\/s-corp-vs-c-corp\">research C corps and S Corps<\/a> to see which is best for your small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_become_a_C_corp_in_7_steps\"><\/span>How to become a C corp in (7 steps)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forming a C corp is easy when you follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_a_legal_name_for_your_C_corp\"><\/span>1. <strong>Choose a legal name for your C corp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the name you choose must not already be claimed by another business. 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Issue stock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when shareholders can become part owners of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Obtain_any_permits_licenses_and_an_employer_identification_number\"><\/span>7. <strong>Obtain any permits, licenses, and an employer identification number<\/strong>. <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These allow your business to legally hire employees, start working, and earn money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_a_C_corp\"><\/span>Benefits of a C corp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that your business needs may change over time. For example, when you\u2019re first starting out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/start-a-business\/llc-vs-corporation\">structuring your small business as an LLC<\/a> may be the best route. However, as your business grows, a C corporation structure has more appealing benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest draws of a C corporation is the protection it provides to its shareholders\u2019 personal assets. For example, if there were ever an issue with creditors, they could come after the assets of the business, but not the personal assets of its shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another advantage of filing as a C corporation is investor appeal. Venture capitalists often prefer dealing with C corps over LLCs or S corps, so it can be easier to raise the funds your business needs to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason business owners choose to file as a C corp is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upcounsel.com\/tax-on-retained-earnings-c-corp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taxes<\/a>. If a C corporation chooses to reinvest its profits back into the business, it can do so tax free. Many businesses choose to go this route to upgrade equipment and purchase any necessary supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_after_opening_a_C_corp\"><\/span>What to do after opening a C corp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your C corporation is officially registered, it\u2019s time to start managing the company\u2019s money. Because a C corp structure comes with tax advantages, it\u2019s especially important to keep the books accurate. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/accounting\/small-business-bookkeeping-basics\">bookkeeping guide<\/a> to ensure you\u2019re capturing all the information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also important to take the time to evaluate your expenses and understand where your money will be spent. Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/financial-management\/how-to-create-a-business-budget\">budget<\/a> by projecting costs to ensure you have enough money to continue operating and growing your business without falling into debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, it\u2019s essential to open a dedicated bank account for your business. When you\u2019re looking for a banking partner, you\u2019ll want to find one that\u2019s committed to helping small businesses grow and thrive. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/customers\">specialized business bank account<\/a> is simple to use, making it easy to keep tabs on your business finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<span class='mb-center maxbutton-3-center'><span class='maxbutton-3-container mb-container'><a class=\"maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-apply-for-an-account\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Apply for a North One Account in less than 3 minutes.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/join.northone.com\/\"><span class='mb-text'>Apply for an Account<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_C_corp_and_an_S_corp\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between a C corp and an S corp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest differences between a C corp and an S corp is in the number of shareholders. S corps are limited to 100 shareholders or less while C corps can have an unlimited number of shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxes are another huge difference. S corps don\u2019t pay double tax. The earnings the company makes go directly to the shareholders and they pay tax on it. With C corporations, the company itself pays taxes, then the money the shareholders earn is taxed again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_LLC_an_S_or_C_corp\"><\/span>Is my LLC an S or C corp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An LLC is a different type of business entity, known as a \u201cpartnership.\u201d So, an LLC can\u2019t be an S or C Corp. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/accounting\/llc-taxes\">Forming an LLC has some great benefits<\/a>. It\u2019s up to you to decide what\u2019s best for your business. 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C corporations are owned by shareholders, so the control is in the hands of a Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northone.com\/blog\/start-a-business\/llc-vs-corporation\">Both types of businesses have their benefits.<\/a> After doing some research and planning, you\u2019ll be able to make the best choice for the future of your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While C corporations have many great benefits, they could be better suited for some companies than others. 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