Entity Comparison

S Corporation vs C Corporation

See how S Corporation and C Corporation stack up across key factors.

S Corporation
S Corporation
Cost
$100 - $600
Best For
Established businesses wanting tax savings
C Corporation
C Corporation
Cost
$100 - $1,000
Best For
Venture capital-funded startups & large enterprises

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature S Corporation C Corporation
Liability Protection Full Full
Taxation Type Pass-through (S Corp election) Double (Corporate + Personal)
Ownership Structure Shareholders (max 100, US only) Shareholders (unlimited)
Formation Cost $100 - $600 $100 - $1,000
Compliance Level Medium High
Complexity Moderate Complex

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