Create Your Corporation Today

Yes, ZenBusiness offers corporation (C corp) formation services. We manage the paperwork to register corporations with the state, offering the same ease and compliance features as our LLC services.

To form a corporation with ZenBusiness, start by selecting our corporation formation service. You’ll provide details such as your business name, address, and information about the directors and officers. We’ll handle the filing of your Articles of Incorporation with the state. Once your corporation is registered, you’ll receive official documentation. We offer additional services like registered agent support and compliance management to help you stay on top of legal requirements.

The cost for forming a C corp with ZenBusiness depends on the package you choose:

• Starter Package: Starts at $0 (plus state fees).
• Pro Package: Starts at $199 (plus state fees) and includes rush filing, our Worry-Free Compliance service, corporate bylaws template, and tax identification number.
• Premium Package: Starts at $299 (plus state fees)  and includes everything in the ZenBusiness Pro Package along with premium support, business documents package, and our website, domain, and email services.

The process of forming a C corporation with ZenBusiness involves filling out a simple online application, providing some basic business information, and paying a small fee for the state filing fee.

Yes, you can change your business type from an LLC to a C corporation with ZenBusiness, but you will need to cancel your existing LLC and form a new C corporation.

The time it takes to form a corporation depends largely on how fast your Secretary of State processes the paperwork, which varies widely by state and time of year. However, while we can’t control the state’s filing speeds, we can control how fast we process your filing. While we typically process your order in 5-7 business days with our free Starter package, both Pro and Premium packages include Rush filing. With Rush filing, your order is processed in one business day. (Processing times are based on receiving complete information.)

No, you do not need to have a physical address in the state where you’re forming your C corporation, but you will need to provide a physical address for the registered agent.

You can’t simultaneously form a C corporation in multiple states. A C corporation is legally formed in only one state, known as its home state or domestic state, where you file your Articles of Incorporation. However, if you plan to conduct business in other states, you can register your corporation as a foreign corporation in those additional states.

The steps in starting a corporation include:

1. Choose a business name for your corporation
2. Appoint a registered agent
3. File the Articles of Incorporate with your Secretary of State
4. Hold your first meeting and choose directors for your corporation
5. Create corporate bylaws and a shareholder agreement
6. Issue stock certificates
7. Apply for an EIN for your corporation
8. Obtain necessary business licenses and permits
9. File a Beneficial Ownership Information report

Yes, you will need to have a registered agent for your C corporation, and ZenBusiness offers registered agent services for an additional fee.

You can get tax filing and other services via our partners at 1-800Accountant. And, the ZenBusiness app features Money Pro, a tool that allows you to maximize tax deductions, send invoices, and get paid fast.

Yes. Buy with confidence knowing that your purchase is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee. If you wish to cancel a subscription or add-on service, please contact customer support within 60 days for a full refund, less any state or other third-party fees. After 60 days, we can cancel your subscription or service, but no refunds will be issued.