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Forming an LLC or S-Corp for Your Tech Business or Consulting Practice
What it is
A step-by-step guide to forming an LLC (name search, registered agent, state filing, operating agreement, free EIN, business banking) and electing S-corp tax status, with filing fees and direct portal links for NY, NJ, GA, and CA, plus a section on 1099 contractor and consulting taxes.
In plain terms
This guide explains how to set up an LLC or elect S-corp tax status for freelance and consulting work. You can use it to register your business, get a free tax ID, and understand your self-employment taxes.
Why I recommend it
Most consultants should start as a plain LLC and only add the S-corp election once net profit is consistently past roughly $50-80K. Get the free EIN yourself — never pay for it.
Created by Justin Smith — Launchpad Library
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Added Aug 28, 2026 · 1 opens