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LLC, S-corp, or C-corp?
Five questions to a recommendation, with the reasoning attached. California-specific — the franchise tax, fundability, and tax-election trade-offs are baked in.
Question 1 of 5
How many owners?
Including silent partners, family members on the cap table, and anyone with profit-share rights.
General guidance, not legal or tax advice. Entity choice is fact-specific — the right answer depends on the tax picture, the cap table, the founders’ goals, and the fundability path. For matters where the answer drives a decision, confirm with Think Legal, P.C. or your tax professional before filing.
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