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BizFilings has an abundance of valuable information on incorporation and business formation, all of which is accessible on our site. This section addresses Frequently Asked Questions on Incorporation, LLC formation and Non-Profit formation.

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Corporations
A primary advantage to incorporating a business is the limited liability the corporate entity affords its shareholders. Learn about many other advantages — and some disadvantages — of forming a corporation.

Limited Liability Companies
LLCs offer an alternative to partnerships and corporations by combining the corporate advantage of limited liability protection with "pass-through" taxation, the method of taxation afforded to both partnerships and S corporations. Read about the pros and cons of creating an LLC.

Why Form a Nonprofit Corporation?
While a standard corporation is designed to benefit and generate a profit for its shareholders, nonprofits do not have the profit motive. Keep in mind, though, that just because a nonprofit is tax-exempt, that does not mean that contributions made to the nonprofit by donors are also tax-exempt. Read on to see what the advantages and disadvantages of forming a nonprofit are.

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