Business setup and formation
Start the business correctly before the tax problems start.
A Plus Tax & Accounting helps new owners form LLCs and corporations, obtain EINs, review tax classification, plan S-Corp timing, register for state taxes, and understand the first-year compliance issues that affect the return.
Entity choice
The right structure depends on liability, taxes, ownership, and where the business is going.
Selecting a business structure is not just a legal filing. A sole proprietorship may be simple, but it can leave the owner with less separation between personal and business activity. An LLC may provide flexibility and liability protection, but its tax treatment still needs to be understood. A partnership, S corporation, or C corporation can make sense in the right situation, but each comes with tax filings, payroll questions, ownership rules, and administrative responsibilities.
The goal is to form the business in a way that matches how you will actually operate. A Plus Tax reviews your ownership, expected profit, state footprint, foreign owner issues, bookkeeping readiness, and tax goals before recommending the setup path.
Structures
Common entity and tax classification options.
The legal entity and the tax classification are related, but they are not always the same thing. A Plus Tax helps you understand both sides before forms are filed.
Sole Proprietorship
Simple to start, but the owner usually reports business activity directly on the personal return and may have less legal separation from the business.
Single-Member LLC
Often used by freelancers, consultants, real estate owners, and online businesses that want liability separation and flexible tax treatment.
Partnership
Useful when two or more owners share the business, but it requires a separate partnership return and clear ownership records.
S Corporation
Can reduce self-employment tax in the right profit range, but it adds payroll, reasonable salary, bookkeeping, and shareholder rules.
C Corporation
May fit certain growth, investor, or reinvestment plans, but it can create a different tax profile than pass-through structures.
Foreign Owner Setup
Non-U.S. owners can form U.S. entities, but tax filing, EIN, ownership, withholding, and treaty questions need to be reviewed early.
Simple pricing
Choose the level of setup support you need.
State filing fees are not included because they vary by state. The setup fee covers A Plus Tax’s service work, guidance, and preparation of the included filings.
Basic Business Formation Package
For owners who already know the entity they want and need the formation handled cleanly.
This package is designed for straightforward LLC or corporation formation where the main need is getting the entity created and the EIN obtained.
- LLC or corporation formation filing
- Preparation and submission of required formation documents
- EIN application support with the IRS
- No added service charge for foreign taxpayers
- Basic next-step guidance for bank account and tax records
Premium Business Formation Package
For owners who want formation plus tax classification, registration, and first-year setup guidance.
This package is for owners who want the business set up with the tax consequences in mind from day one.
- Everything included in the Basic package
- Entity classification consultation
- S-Corp or other tax classification election review and filing when appropriate
- State tax registrations for sales tax, employer tax, or other applicable obligations
- Current BOI requirement review for foreign entities registered to do business in the United States
- First-year tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and estimated tax next-step checklist
Tax classification
Do not elect S-Corp status just because someone online said it saves tax.
An S-Corp election can be valuable when profit is high enough to justify payroll, bookkeeping, separate filing requirements, and reasonable salary planning. For many new businesses, electing too early can create more cost and administration than savings. For others, waiting too long can leave money on the table.
A practical review looks at expected net profit, owner compensation, state taxes, payroll cost, retirement planning, bookkeeping quality, and how steady the income is likely to be. The Premium package includes this classification review so the election is based on numbers, not guesswork.
Process
A clean path from idea to operating business.
Intake
Share owner details, state, business activity, expected income, foreign owner status, and setup goals.
Entity review
We discuss LLC, corporation, partnership, and tax classification options before filing.
Formation
The entity documents are prepared and submitted to the appropriate state agency.
EIN and registrations
We handle or guide the EIN and any applicable state tax registration steps.
First-year checklist
You leave with next steps for banking, bookkeeping, payroll, estimates, and tax records.
Foreign and Israeli owners
Non-U.S. citizens can form U.S. businesses, but the tax questions matter.
A non-U.S. citizen or nonresident can often form a U.S. LLC or corporation. The filing process may look simple, but foreign ownership can affect EIN applications, tax forms, withholding, reporting, U.S. trade or business questions, and treaty-related planning. Israeli entrepreneurs and international e-commerce founders should address these issues before the first tax deadline.
A Plus Tax works with Israeli-American clients, foreign owners, and U.S. business owners who need formation support connected to tax preparation and ongoing compliance.
Client perspective
Setup support that connects the steps.
“Alad walked me through the S-Corp election timing, which saved me from setting it up a year too early. The Premium package handled everything in one shot. I did not have to chase anyone or figure out what came next.”
Freelance consultant, New York, NY
“As a non-U.S. citizen starting a business here, I had no idea where to begin. Alad handled the LLC formation, EIN, and explained the tax implications for foreign owners in plain language.”
E-commerce founder, international client
Questions
Business setup FAQ
How long does it take to form an LLC?
Most LLC formations are completed within 5 to 10 business days after paperwork is submitted, but timing depends on the state. Some states process quickly, while others take longer unless expedited filing is purchased.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to form a U.S. LLC?
No. Non-U.S. citizens and nonresidents can often form a U.S. LLC or corporation. The tax filing, EIN, ownership, and reporting issues should be reviewed before the entity is used.
When should I elect S-Corp status?
S-Corp status usually becomes worth reviewing when net profit is consistently high enough to justify payroll, bookkeeping, and a separate business tax return. A common starting point is roughly $50,000 to $60,000 of net profit, but the right answer depends on your facts.
Are state filing fees included?
No. State filing fees are separate because each state charges different amounts and some states offer optional expedited processing for an additional fee.
Do you handle EIN applications?
Yes. EIN support is included in both the Basic and Premium packages. Foreign owners may need additional handling because they may not have a U.S. Social Security number.
Do new U.S. companies still need BOI filings?
Current FinCEN guidance says entities created in the United States are exempt from federal BOI reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. Foreign entities registered to do business in a U.S. state may still have reporting requirements, so we review the current rule as part of the setup process when foreign ownership or foreign entity registration is involved.
What happens after the entity is formed?
You should open a business bank account, keep business and personal activity separate, set up bookkeeping, track income and expenses, review estimated taxes, and handle any required payroll or state registrations.
Can I bundle setup with ongoing tax support?
Yes. The Premium Business Formation Package can be bundled with Business Tax Annual Membership for a 20% discount on setup costs and year-round support after formation.
Ready to form the business?
Start with the structure, tax classification, and first-year plan.
Send the details about your business, owners, state, and expected activity. We will help identify whether the Basic or Premium setup path fits.