Lesson 2 of 13
Who should consider a C corporation?
The structure is worth its overhead in a fairly narrow set of situations.
Strong fit
- You intend to raise venture capital or issue preferred stock
- You want to grant employee stock options
- You expect many shareholders, or shareholders in other countries
- You plan to retain and reinvest profits rather than distribute them
- You are building towards an acquisition or public listing
Weaker fit
- A small owner-operated business that distributes most profit each year
- A property holding company
- A freelancer or consultant with no investors
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