Start your business with an organized foundation.
Forming a business is more than picking a name and filing a document. We help coordinate the formation process, prepare the applicable filings, and explain the accounting, tax and compliance responsibilities that follow.
The decisions made at the beginning affect what happens next.
A new business owner may need to consider:
- The state where the business should be formed
- The legal name of the company
- Owners and ownership percentages
- Whether a registered agent is required
- Which state documents must be filed
- Whether an EIN is needed
- Federal tax classification
- Whether payroll will be required
- State & local registrations that may apply
- How bookkeeping will be maintained
Administrative support based on your state's requirements.
Government filing fees, registered-agent fees, and expedited-processing fees are separate unless specifically included in your proposal.
A legal entity — its tax treatment is a separate decision.
For federal income tax purposes, an LLC may generally be treated as:
Forming an LLC does not automatically make it an S corporation.
Ownership structure changes what's required.
Single-Member LLC
Generally a disregarded entity, reported with the owner's individual return — unless it elects corporate treatment. Still involves an EIN, separate accounts, bookkeeping, and possibly sales tax, payroll, and annual reports.
Multi-Member LLC
Generally taxed as a partnership. Should clearly document ownership %, contributions, profit/loss allocations, management authority, and procedures for adding/removing owners — often requiring an attorney.
Changes tax treatment — not necessarily the legal entity.
An eligible LLC or corporation may request S-Corp tax treatment via Form 2553. Assistance may include:
- Preliminary eligibility questionnaire
- Review of entity information & ownership
- Preparation of Form 2553
- Collecting required shareholder signatures
- Submission coordination
- Late-election review, when applicable
- Payroll & bookkeeping onboarding recommendations
- Follow-up on the IRS acceptance letter
IRS approval is not guaranteed. The election isn't complete until the IRS accepts it.
No — the election should be evaluated before it's filed.
Before electing, consider:
A business with limited or inconsistent profit may find the added payroll and accounting costs outweigh the benefit. We don't recommend S-Corp treatment just to "save taxes" — the full picture should be reviewed first.
The election creates continuing obligations.
- Current bookkeeping & separate bank account
- Payroll records & quarterly filings
- Year-end Forms W-2 and W-3
- Officer-compensation records
- Shareholder-distribution records
- Shareholder-basis information
- Business tax filings & state annual reports
- Corporate/company records
Payroll Support
Officer compensation, withholding, and quarterly filings, handled correctly.
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Keep distributions, wages, and loans classified and documented correctly.
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Initial Consultation
Business activity, state, owners, name, address, and tax classification.
Scope & Proposal
Requested services, government fees, and additional registrations needed.
Name & Info Review
We review the name and required state filing information.
State Formation Filing
We prepare and submit the formation document to the state.
EIN Application
Assistance with your Employer Identification Number, when included.
Formation Package
Documents, EIN confirmation, and checklist, via the client portal.
Tax & Accounting Setup
Next steps — banking, bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and more.
Ongoing Support
Bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and advisory as you grow.
The details that catch new owners off guard.
Forming in One State, Operating in Another
The cheapest state isn't always the most practical — foreign qualification, multiple annual reports, and extra fees may apply.
Registered Agent
Someone needs a reliable physical address to receive official state correspondence — separate from formation unless included.
EIN Application
Used for taxes, payroll, banking, and licenses. It doesn't create an LLC or confirm an S-Corp election on its own.
Operating Agreement
Basic templates may be included. Customized provisions, investor terms, or ownership disputes need an attorney.
Business Name & Trademarks
State name approval isn't trademark clearance. Do a proper trademark/branding review before investing heavily in a name.
Additional Registrations
Sales tax permits, employer accounts, business licenses, DBAs — separate from the basic LLC filing unless included.
Your written proposal confirms the details.
- Initial consultation
- State name review
- Preparation & submission of the state filing
- EIN application assistance
- Basic operating agreement template
- Initial company resolution
- Ownership-information summary
- Initial compliance checklist
- Secure document delivery
- Bookkeeping & tax onboarding recommendations
Clear boundaries protect your business.
- Government filing fees
- Registered-agent service
- Attorney-drafted agreements
- Trademark registration
- Business or professional licenses
- Foreign qualification, sales tax registration
- Bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation
- Business insurance
- Guaranteed S-Corp acceptance
- Guaranteed tax savings
Formation connected to what happens after you file.
We Look Beyond the Filing
Formation is the beginning of the compliance process, not the end.
We Explain LLC vs. S-Corp
We separate the legal entity from its federal tax classification.
We Consider Bookkeeping & Payroll
Your structure should be supported by systems that fit your responsibilities.
Year-Round Support
After formation, we help with bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, and advisory.
Clear Communication
What's included, what varies by state, and what needs an attorney.
Bilingual Service
Formation assistance and client communication in English and Spanish.
Accurate filings require accurate information.
- Selecting the owners & ownership %
- Providing the legal business address
- Selecting or approving the registered agent
- Confirming the business name
- Disclosing operations in other states
- Providing accurate responsible-party info
- Reviewing formation documents
- Obtaining legal advice when needed
- Maintaining state compliance after formation
- Notifying us of ownership or address changes
Quick answers before you get started.
Can you form an LLC in any state?
We provide administrative assistance nationwide, subject to the state, activity, and scope requested. Fees and requirements vary by state.
Should I form my LLC in Delaware, Wyoming, or Nevada?
Not automatically. The right state usually depends on where the business is owned, managed and operated. Forming elsewhere may add registrations and recurring costs.
Does an LLC automatically reduce taxes?
No. An LLC is a state-law entity — its federal tax treatment depends on ownership and elections.
Is an LLC automatically an S corporation?
No. S-Corp treatment requires a separate federal tax election and IRS acceptance.
Can a new LLC elect S corporation status?
An eligible LLC may request S-Corp treatment if requirements and deadlines are met — we review your requested effective date first.
Can you guarantee the IRS will approve Form 2553?
No. We can prepare and assist with submitting it, but approval is determined by the IRS.
Does an S corporation need payroll?
A shareholder performing services generally has wage and payroll responsibilities — the amount depends on the facts.
Do you provide an operating agreement?
A basic template may be included in select packages. Customized legal drafting must come from an attorney.
Do you serve non-U.S. owners?
Possibly — foreign ownership can create additional tax, reporting, and eligibility issues. The engagement must be reviewed first.
Does formation include bookkeeping and tax returns?
No. These are separate services unless included in a bundled proposal.
How long does formation take?
It depends on the state, filing method, and whether expedited processing was purchased — we can't control state processing times.
Fees depend on the state and service package.
Your proposal separates ServiAmigo's professional fees from government filing fees, registered-agent fees, and any third-party charges. No filing is submitted until the required information, agreement and payment are received.
ServiAmigo Tax & Advisory provides administrative filing, accounting and tax-related assistance. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Business owners should consult a qualified attorney for customized operating agreements, liability analysis, ownership disputes, investor arrangements, trademark matters and other legal questions.
Ready to start your business?
Let us help you organize the formation process, understand your initial responsibilities, and build a stronger foundation for bookkeeping, payroll and taxes.
Form correctly. Understand your responsibilities. Build with confidence.
ServiAmigo Tax & Advisory provides nationwide LLC formation, S corporation election support, bookkeeping, payroll, business tax preparation and advisory services.
Based in Magnolia, Texas. Serving clients throughout the United States. Service available in English and Spanish.