{"id":2768,"date":"2023-11-22T07:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T07:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavellelawgroup.com\/estate-planning\/?p=2768"},"modified":"2024-02-23T14:08:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:08:39","slug":"choosing-between-sole-proprietorship-and-incorporation-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/choosing-between-sole-proprietorship-and-incorporation-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Between Sole Proprietorship and Incorporation for Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2768\" class=\"elementor elementor-2768\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c06b19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46c06b19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce3315f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce3315f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When you embarked on your journey as a small business owner, you encountered numerous decisions, ranging from service offerings and location selection to logo colors and font choices. Another crucial decision was determining your business entity, with many first-time entrepreneurs opting for the simplicity of sole proprietorship<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcfaf43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bcfaf43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">However, if you're pondering the impact of your chosen business structure on taxes and income, it's prudent to contemplate the option of transitioning your business into a corporation.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c62bfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c62bfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In this week's blog, we explore the advantages of incorporating your business and considerations for the optimal timing to make this shift.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0589cd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0589cd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Establishing Your Business Identity<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-902e12b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"902e12b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you recently launched your business and feel that the income doesn't yet warrant corporate structuring, there's a psychological benefit to incorporating early. By doing so, you're not only securing potential liability and tax benefits, but you're also signaling to yourself, future clients, and the world that you're a bona fide business owner\u2014a pivotal step toward future success.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b269f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b269f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incorporation not only provides certain advantages absent in sole proprietorships but also fosters trust among customers, investors, and associates. People are more inclined to engage with companies they perceive as trustworthy. Even if your company is new, incorporation conveys the impression that your business is founded on a solid foundation.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2b10d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d2b10d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incorporating also serves as motivation to familiarize yourself with the benefits and tools available to corporations and the necessary steps for proper corporate maintenance. Even if your business is small, possessing an official corporate status demonstrates your commitment to its growth.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd72317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd72317\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image2-1-1024x685.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2771\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image2-1-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image2-1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image2-1-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image2-1.png 1478w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-059dcb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"059dcb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shielding Your Assets from Business Debts and Lawsuits<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f5f4f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f5f4f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">As a sole proprietor, you put everything you own on the line for your business, not just your hard work and dedication. In this structure, you are personally accountable for accidents or liabilities arising in your business. If legal action ensues due to injuries or breached contracts, your personal savings and even your home are at stake.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2702b1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2702b1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conversely, when you operate your business as a corporation, you can secure loans and conduct business transactions under your business's name rather than your own. By keeping your business's finances separate from your personal assets, incorporating mitigates your personal liability for business-related debts or legal disputes. As a corporation, creditors, clients, and potential litigants can pursue your business's assets but not your personal ones, provided the financial separation is maintained.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe1d5d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fe1d5d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"751\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-3-1024x699.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2772\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-3-1024x699.png 1024w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-3-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-3-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/cherylleahylaw.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image3-3.png 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e25cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e25cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tax Savings and Reduced Audit Risk<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90494e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90494e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Another benefit of running your business as a corporation is the favorable tax treatment, particularly if you opt for S Corporation status, which is highly popular among small businesses. This status allows you to minimize income tax by drawing a reasonable salary from your business (subject to payroll tax) while taking owner's draws from the business, exempt from payroll taxes.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be07abd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be07abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additionally, although not guaranteed, corporations are notably less likely to undergo IRS audits compared to sole proprietors. Sole proprietors tend to attract more scrutiny from the IRS, as they might have greater flexibility in underreporting income, whereas corporations operate within a more regulated framework.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf54123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf54123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning for January Incorporation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b81ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b81ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you're contemplating incorporating your business, the ideal time might be in the upcoming January, depending on your projected revenue for the current year. While it may seem unusual to consider January during the summer months, early preparation can prevent a year-end rush and allow you to begin reaping the psychological benefits of professionalizing your business.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68f545 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f68f545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To prepare effectively, start by outlining the roles you want within your company and gathering the necessary documents for informed decision-making. This might include updating your profit and loss statements and business plan. Collaborate with us to organize essential components that every well-structured corporation requires, such as Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and an employee handbook.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b70458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b70458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incorporating your business involves some effort, but commencing on the right foot will streamline the process, enabling you to focus on what you do best\u2014managing your business!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-914b44c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"914b44c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you aim to reduce liability and position your business for substantial growth, initiate a conversation with us. As your trusted Lifetime Family Lawyer firm, we can facilitate your business incorporation and establish a robust Legal, Insurance, Financial, and Tax framework to support your business's prosperous future.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c89de05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c89de05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We hope this helps give you some perspective and information and look forward to talking with you. If you're interested in creating an estate plan to protect your family and loved ones, and keep them out of court and conflict, we would love to speak with you. Reclaim Your Legacy!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-881d573 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"881d573\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Book your free 15 minute discovery call<\/b> <a style=\"color:blue\" href=\"https:\/\/link.legalfunnel.com\/widget\/bookings\/schedule15min\">here.<\/a><br>\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d396294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d396294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In Your Service, <br><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b0a97 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84b0a97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2429b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d2429b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lavellelawgroup.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-21-at-3.18.37\u202fPM.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80638f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80638f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/link.legalfunnel.com\/widget\/bookings\/schedule15min\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lavellelawgroup.com\/estate-planning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/New-QR-Code-and-Get-Started.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ed2227 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ed2227\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96c2ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c96c2ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PS - In my mind, the real purpose of a properly executed Estate Plan is to take care of the people you love, protect your family for the future, maximize the assets you pass on to the people you love and cherish, and keep your family out of Court and Out of Conflict.\u202f This is a very important and noble part of LIVING!\u202f Lavelle Law Group, APC would be honored to help educate you and assist you and your family with this important part of life. <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5401215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5401215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Let\u2019s talk -<\/b><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4d173e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4d173e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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