Founder's Guide to Incorporation
Entity types, jurisdictions, tax breakdowns, and formation strategies — with real numbers, not generic advice.
In-Depth Guides
Low-Tax vs Low-Hassle: Where 14 Jurisdictions Actually Sit on the Trade-off
Cayman saves you tax, but the substance bill, banking, and audit are real. A founder's map of 14 jurisdictions plotted by tax efficiency and admin burden.
LLC vs C-Corp vs S-Corp: Which Does Your Startup Need?
LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp? Compare taxes, liability, fundraising, and admin for each entity type. Free 5-min quiz returns a personalized result.
How Founders Actually Get Taxed: A Multi-Layer Breakdown
Corporate tax is layer one of four. Founders also pay withholding, personal dividend tax, and (if US) SE tax, NIIT, and GILTI. Model the full stack free.
Non-US Founder, US Company: When You Actually Need One (2026 Guide)
Non-US founder considering a US company? Most don't need one. Here's when you do, which entity to pick, and the compliance bill formation services skip.
Where to Incorporate Your Startup: 3 Myths That Cost Founders Real Money
Where to incorporate your startup? The cheap-formation-service advice is usually wrong. Free 5-min quiz scores 34 jurisdictions for your situation.
Comparisons & Deep Dives
Delaware LLC vs Wyoming LLC: Costs, Taxes, Trade-offs
Delaware LLC costs $300/yr. Wyoming LLC costs $60/yr. Compare privacy, taxes, banking, and admin to pick the right state for your LLC.
S-Corp Tax Savings: When It Works (and When It Doesn't)
An S-Corp election can save $10k+ in self-employment tax — but only if you're profitable and paying yourself a reasonable salary. See the math.
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