Calculators & finders for the questions that come up before counsel does.
Each tool is California-specific and free to use. They are reference, not legal advice — for matters where the answer actually drives a decision, talk to an attorney.
Decision tree
LLC vs. corporation decision tree
Five questions to a recommended California entity — single- or multi-member LLC, S-corp, Delaware C-corp, or PC for licensed professionals.
Open the toolCalculator
California LLC annual cost calculator
$800 minimum franchise tax + the graduated LLC fee + Statement of Information. Total California cost of LLC ownership by revenue tier.
Open the toolWizard
1099 vs. W-2 — California ABC test wizard
Walk through California's ABC test plus the AB 5 / AB 2257 carve-outs. Get a classification recommendation with reasoning and risk indicators.
Open the toolCalculator
Final paycheck deadline & waiting-time penalty
When are final wages legally due, and what's the § 203 penalty if they're late? Cal. Lab. Code §§ 201–203 calculated for your facts.
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