Business Formation & Entity Setup

For-Profit Businesses

Starting a business is exciting—and it’s also one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make.

The entity you choose at formation impacts tax exposure, compliance requirements, owner liability, and your ability to grow without friction. Unfortunately, many business owners rush this step or rely on generic online filings—only to spend years untangling avoidable issues.

At Bourdeau Consulting, we slow this process down just enough to do it right.

We help you select and establish the most appropriate entity structure for your business goals, tax situation, and long-term vision—so your business starts on solid ground and stays there.

  • Choosing the right structure isn’t just a legal formality. It determines:

    • How your income is taxed

    • How profits can be distributed

    • Whether personal assets are protected

    • What filings and compliance are required each year

    • How easy it is to scale, bring on partners, or transition later

    We approach formation with both compliance and strategy in mind, because your business deserves more than a checkbox filing.

  • Depending on the package selected, business formation and entity setup may include:

    • Entity type evaluation (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, etc.)

    • Tax structure guidance and election planning

    • State registration and formation filings

    • EIN application and IRS registration

    • Operating agreement or bylaws coordination

    • Ownership and governance structure setup

    • Initial compliance roadmap and filing guidance

    • Seamless alignment with future tax & accounting services

    This isn’t just about launching—it’s about building something that lasts.

  • This is a great fit if you:

    • Are forming a new for-profit business

    • Want clarity around tax and compliance from day one

    • Plan to grow, hire, or scale operations

    • Value professional guidance over generic filings

    This may not be the best fit if you:

    • Are forming a nonprofit organization

    • Only want basic document filing with no guidance

    • Already have an established entity needing cleanup or restructuring

    (If that’s you—don’t worry. We have services designed exactly for that.)

  • Business formation is often the first step in a longer relationship. Many clients transition naturally into:

    • Ongoing Tax & Accounting Services for Businesses

    • Compliance and advisory support

    • Strategic planning as the business evolves

    We design your setup so future services integrate cleanly—no rewrites, no surprises.

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Let’s create a structure that supports your goals—not one you’ll outgrow too soon.