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Starting a Business in the USA – Sole Prop vs LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp

A comparison of business structures in the USA: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation – differences in taxes, liability, costs, and when each is best for Poles.

By: Redakcja Informacja.com Published: 2026-05-18

Official sources

IRS – Business Structures (www.irs.gov)
IRS – Apply for EIN online (www.irs.gov)
Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.sba.gov)
IRS Form 2553 – S-Corp Election (www.irs.gov)
Delaware Division of Corporations (corp.delaware.gov)
Wyoming Secretary of State – LLC formation (sos.wyo.gov)

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Starting a Business in the USA – Sole Prop vs LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp

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