Start Your Business in Minutes without THe Headaches
Our formation services make creating LLCs and corporations fast and easy!
Why Choose Us for your Formation?
We make starting your business as easy as possible, so you can focus on growing your company. Dixon Consulting offers a full suite of business start-up tools, development services, and business solutions. This means we’ll not only be your partner during your business incorporation but also in growing your business every step of the way.
Whether you’re starting an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp, our goal is to help your dream of becoming a successful business owner come true. We’ll check if your company name is available, and file all the required forms. Together, let’s make your business official.
*Entity startup costs are often tax deductible.
Choose what’s right for your business
Learn the differences between an LLC, a DBA, and a corporation. When you’re ready to take the leap, we’ll jump right in with you and help you get started.
If you need more assistance in understanding your options, feel free to book a call with one of our trusted business formation advisors.
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Going solo or teaming up? Make sure you're not on the hook for business liabilities with a Limited Liability Company (LLC).
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• Better for max flexibility in how you manage and run your business; board of directors not required
• Unlimited owners (aka "members") allowed
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• You're not personally on the hook for business liabilities
• Taxed once or twice; you're free to choose which can help minimize taxes
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• Ongoing filings and fees to stay in compliance
• LLCs can't go public
• Not recognized globally; you may be taxed as a corporation in other countries
Doing
Business As (DBA)
Go by a different business name without creating a new company. Many of our DBA’s are for sole proprietors and LLC Business Types.
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•Better if you need an easy set-up
•Not an actual legal entity type
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•You're personally on the hook for business liabilities
•Taxed just once if your business is classified as a sole proprietorship or partnership—you pay on profits in your personal tax return
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•No personal liability protection
Corporation
S or C corp(INC)
Plan to issue shares, go public, or go global? Go further as a corporation. S or C corporations depending on your business need.
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•Best if you plan to go public one day; can issue shares to founders, employees, and investors
•Unlimited owners (aka "shareholders") allowed
•Owners may get preferred stock
•Recognized internationally
•Preferred by investors
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•You're not personally on the hook for business liabilities
•Taxed twice if it's a C corporation—business pays at the corporate level, and shareholders pay on income received
•Avoids double taxation if it's an S corporation
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•Ongoing filings and fees to stay in compliance
•Less management flexibility; must have a board of directors
•More admin; strict rules about holding meetings and keeping records
Business formation Resources
Want to know “How to Start a Business”, Here’s the resources you need.
Get all the essentials, all in one place. Whether it’s an EIN, operating agreement, registered agent, or business licenses that you need, get them all when you file with us.