C Corporation

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A C corporation is a form of corporation that meets the IRS requirements to be taxed under Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code. It is also known as "C corporation" or "C-Corp". Most major companies are incorporated under a C corporation. After the corporation is created it becomes its own entity and has an indefinite lifespan as long as the yearly filing fee is paid.

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C Corporation vs. S corporation

The main differences between S and C lie in the fact that a C corporation is taxed a Federal Corporate Income tax (see table below) whereas an S corporation is not. It may also have an unlimited amount of shareholders, as well as foreign shareholders, unlike S corporations

Steps to forming a C corporation

  • 1. Choose an available business name that complies with your state's corporation rules.
  • 2. Appoint the initial directors of your corporation.
  • 3. File formal paperwork, usually called "articles of incorporation," and pay a filing fee that ranges from $100 to $800, depending on the state where you incorporate.
  • 4. Create corporate "bylaws," which lay out the operating rules for your corporation.
  • 5. Hold the first meeting of the board of directors.
  • 6. Issue stock certificates to the initial owners (shareholders) of the corporation.
  • 7. Obtain licenses and permits that may be required for your business.

Taxable Income list

Taxable Income ($) Tax Rate Deduction ($)
0 to 50,000 15% 0
50,000 to 75,000 25% 5,000
75,000 to 100,000 34% 11,750
100,000 to 335,000 39% 16,750
335,000 to 10,000,000 34% 0
10,000,000 to 15,000,000 35% 100,000
15,000,000 to 18,333,333 38% 550,000
18,333,333 and up 35% 0

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