# State by State Guides for Setting Up and Maintaining Your Business-of-One ## Select Your State - All states - Arizona - California - Colorado - Florida - Illinois - Maryland - New Jersey - New York - Oregon - Texas - Utah - Virginia - Washington ## Entity Type - All Entities - C Corp - LLC - S Corp - SM LLC - Sole Proprietor ## Popular Guides ### How to Run Payroll When You’re an S Corp Owner-Employee and Hiring Contractors [Read More](/content/blog/tax-tips/s-corp-salary-vs-contractor-payments/index.html) ### Simple Steps To Forming an LLC in Georgia: Your Comprehensive 2025 Guide [Read More](/content/guides/business-formation/guides-forming-an-llc-in-georgia/index.html) ### How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner (Without Wrecking Your Finances) [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-pay-yourself-as-a-business-owner-without-wrecking-your-finances/index.html) ### S Corp Application Form (2553) [Read More](/content/guides/s-corp-application-form-2553/index.html) ### California – Annual S Corporation Franchise Fee Payment Instructions [Read More](/content/guides/california-annual-s-corporation-franchise-fee-payment-instructions/index.html) ### Shareholder Distributions for Sole S Corp Owners [Read More](/content/guides/shareholder-distributions-for-sole-s-corp-owners/index.html) ### How to Start an S Corp in New York [Read More](/content/guides/s-corp-in-new-york/index.html) ### Guide to Self-Employed Hairstylist Taxes [Read More](/content/guides/self-employed-hair-stylist-taxes/index.html) ### Owner’s Draw vs. Salary: Paying Yourself as a Business Owner [Read More](/content/guides/owners-draw-vs-salary/index.html) ### Texas S Corp: What You Need to Know [Read More](/content/guides/texas-s-corp/index.html) ### 1099-NEC Guide for LLC Owners [Read More](/content/guides/1099-nec-guide-llc-owners/index.html) ### S Corp in Florida: Is It the Right Choice for Your Business? [Read More](/content/guides/s-corp-florida/index.html) ### When to Hire a CPA [Read More](/content/guides/when-to-hire-a-cpa/index.html) ### What is an LLC? [Read More](/content/guides/what-is-an-llc/index.html) ### What is Accounting? [Read More](/content/guides/what-is-accounting/index.html) ### What is an EIN Number? [Read More](/content/guides/what-is-an-ein-number/index.html) ### What S Corp Owners Need to Know About the QBI Deduction [Read More](/content/blog/tax-tips/scorp-qbi-deduction/index.html) ### Guide to Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents [Read More](/content/guides/tax-deductions-for-real-estate-agents/index.html) ### Guide to Small Business Expense Tracking [Read More](/content/guides/small-business-expense-tracking/index.html) ### How to Start an LLC in Maryland: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-start-an-llc-in-maryland/index.html) ## Starting an LLC ### What is an LLC? [Read More](/content/guides/what-is-an-llc/index.html) ### How to Start an LLC in Maryland: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-start-an-llc-in-maryland/index.html) ### How to Start an LLC in Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-start-an-llc-in-colorado/index.html) ### How to Start an LLC in Washington State: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-start-an-llc-in-washington-state/index.html) ### How to Start an LLC in Oregon: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/how-to-start-an-llc-in-oregon/index.html) ## Starting an S Corp ### The S Corp Owner’s Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your Structure Doing What It Should? [Read More](/content/blog/s-corp-mid-year-checkin/index.html) ### Switching to an S Corp Mid-Year: What to Know Before You Do It [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/blog-late-s-corp-election/index.html) ### LLC vs. S Corp for Creators: Your Questions Answered [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/blog-llc-vs-s-corp-creators-faq/index.html) ### The Best Structure for Solo Consultant Taxes [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/the-best-structure-for-solo-consultant-taxes/index.html) ### Payroll Solutions for Solopreneurs: A Comparison Guide [Read More](/content/blog/money-management/payroll-solutions-for-solopreneurs-a-comparison-guide/index.html) ### Formation Solutions for Solopreneurs: A Comparison Guide [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/formation-solutions-for-solopreneurs-a-comparison-guide/index.html) ### Is an S Corp Worth It at $150K in Business Profit? [Read More](/content/blog/tax-tips/is-an-s-corp-worth-it-at-150k-in-business-profit/index.html) ### S Corp Disadvantages (and Advantages) Every Solopreneur Should Understand [Read More](/content/blog/tax-tips/s-corp-advantages-disadvantages/index.html) ### How S Corp Owners Navigate Mortgage Approval [Read More](/content/blog/money-management/s-corp-salary-mortgage-approval/index.html) ### What Impact Will an S Corp Have on Your Future Social Security Benefits? [Read More](/content/blog/s-corp-social-security/index.html) ### How to Run Payroll for an S Corp [Read More](/content/blog/money-management/scorp-payroll/index.html) ### Here’s How Starting an S Corp Leveled Up My Online Business [Read More](/content/blog/start-an-s-corp/index.html) ### Self-Employed Retirement Plans: Which is the Best for You? [Read More](/content/blog/small-business-hacks/self-employed-retirement-plans/index.html) ### LLC vs S Corp: The Difference and Tax Benefits [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/llc-vs-s-corp-which-is-the-best-for-freelancers/index.html) ### When is the best time to switch to an S Corp? [Read More](/content/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-switch-to-an-scorp/index.html) ### Can you afford to be an S Corp? [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/can-you-afford-to-be-an-s-corp/index.html) ### Why are you still a sole proprietor? It’s time to switch [Read More](/content/blog/business-setup/why-are-you-still-a-sole-proprietor-its-time-to-switch/index.html) ### Washington State Business License: What You Need to Know [Read More](/content/guides/washington-state-business-license/index.html) ### Utah Business License: What You Need to Know [Read More](/content/guides/utah-business-license-info/index.html) ### How to Get a Business License in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide [Read More](/content/guides/florida-business-license/index.html) ## California Guides ### The Complete Guide to LLC Costs in California [Read More](/content/guides/freelancers-guide-to-costs/index.html) ### S Corp Tax Treatment in California – Guide for Freelancers [Read More](/content/guides/california-s-corp-tax-guide/index.html) ### Freelancer’s Guide to Getting a Business License for LLCs & S Corps in California [Read More](/content/guides/freelancers-guide-to-getting-a-business-license/index.html) ### The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business In California [Read More](/content/guides/the-ultimate-guide-to-starting-a-business/index.html) ### Guide to Single Member LLC Post Entity Formation Setup in California [Read More](/content/guides/california-llc-formation-info/index.html) ### A Complete Guide to Disregarded Entities in California [Read More](/content/guides/freelancers-guide-to-disregarded-entities/index.html) ### Sole Proprietorships vs. Single Member LLCs in California [Read More](/content/guides/california-sole-proprietorship-vs-llc/index.html) ### Business License California: What you Need to Know [Read More](/content/guides/business-license-california/index.html) ### California LLC Tax Rate – Freelancer's Guide [Read More](/content/guides/freelancers-guide-to-llcs-and-taxes/index.html) ### Freelancer's Guide to LLCs in California – What You Need to Know [Read More](/content/guides/california-state-llc/index.html) ### The Ultimate Guide to Naming an LLC in California [Read More](/content/guides/llc-naming-california/index.html)