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Why file with Swyft
Make your S Corp official with Swyft Filings
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Your work starts & ends with a simple questionnaire. We’ll take the rest from there.
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Our standard and premium packages include the most features for growth, protection, and compliance*. FREE of charge.
Why Open Up an S Corp with Swyft Filings?
Every day, businesses from all over the nation open up an S corp with Swyft Filings. Here are just a few of the reasons why so many owners choose us to help start their business.
Trusted and Experienced
Our Business Specialists will form your new business the correct way, saving you time and money by avoiding costly errors. Let us handle your business filings while you focus on growing your business.
Personal Customer Support
Our expert Business Specialists work to familiarize themselves with your account and business, allowing them to provide support tailored to your needs. With Swyft, you can trust that your business is in the right hands.
Fast Turnaround Time
We’re among the fastest in the industry when it comes to filing your paperwork correctly and efficiently. We know your time is valuable, so our Business Specialists start working on your filing ASAP.
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Let's make your LLC official and compliant with the right package for you.
Basic
$0
+ State Filing Fees
10 Day LLC Filing* & Standard Shipping
I only want to get started with the basics to form my business
Includes:
✓ Comprehensive name check
✓ Preparation of Articles of Incorporation
✓ Document filing with the Secretary of State
✓ Lifetime customer support (phone & email)
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Standard
$199
$149
+ State Filing Fees
5 Day Express LLC Filing* & Expedited Shipping
I want the essentials to launch my business in compliance
Includes Basic package, plus:
✓ ID required to file taxes
✓ Custom Corporate Bylaws
✓ Custom Banking Resolution
✓ Custom Organizational Minutes
✓ Instant electronic delivery of state documents upon formation
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Premium
$299
$249
+ State Filing Fees
Same Day LLC Filing* & Expedited Shipping
I want everything my business needs at the best value
Includes Standard package, plus:
★ Fastest processing speed
★ Swyft Legal Suite - Access to 250+ legal contracts, plus Attorney Assistance in eligible states*
★ Expedited FedEx Shipping & tracking number
✓ Personalized Founders Kit to help stay compliant
✓ ComplianceGuard (free Annual Report, Amendment, & Meeting Minutes)
✓ Free Statement of the Incorporator to open a business bank account
✓ 24/7 online access dashboard
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Advantages of an S Corporation
An S Corporation (S Corp) gives you personal liability protection and the tax perks of a pass-through entity. You can avoid double taxation, lower your self-employment taxes, and keep more of your profits. It also adds credibility—helping you build trust with clients, banks, and investors.
Protection from Personal Debts and Liabilities
When you make an S Corporation election, your personal assets are considered separate from your business. That means if your business takes on debt or faces legal issues, your personal finances are generally protected.
Option to Sell Shares
While LLCs aren’t allowed to sell stock, an S Corp can issue one type of stock to up to 100 eligible shareholders. While you can’t go public, you can still raise capital by bringing on investors or business partners—just make sure any share sales follow SEC regulations.
Pass-Through Taxation
Unlike C Corporations, S Corporations are not taxed at the corporate level. Instead, all profits and losses are reported with the personal income taxes of each shareholder (owner).
Business Perpetual Existence
While an LLC’s life depends on the terms of the Operating Agreement, S and C Corps are separate entities that survive the death or transfer of stock of the owners or major shareholders.
Filing an S Corp: Common Questions
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S Corps offer tax advantages and personal liability protection. Unlike C Corporations, they don’t pay federal income tax at the business level—profits pass through to your personal return. And while S Corps can’t issue public stock, they can still raise capital by bringing on up to 100 eligible shareholders.
Yes, but most small business owners qualify. Your business must be based in the U.S., and all shareholders must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The IRS limits S Corps to 100 eligible shareholders, and they must be individuals—not other corporations or partnerships.
S Corps are pass-through entities, meaning the business itself doesn’t pay federal income tax. Profits flow directly to the owners’ personal tax returns. If you, as an owner, work in the business, you’ll need to pay yourself a reasonable salary, which is subject to employment tax. Additional profits can then be taken as distributions that aren’t subject to self-employment tax.
Most states only require one person to form a corporation. You can serve as the sole owner, director, and officer if needed. After forming your corporation, you can elect S Corporation tax status with the IRS if you meet the eligibility requirements. Some states may require more than one director depending on how your business is structured, but in most cases, you can start solo and expand as you grow.
First, you’ll file Articles of Incorporation with your state to officially form your corporation. Then, you’ll submit IRS Form 2553 to elect S Corp status. After that, you’ll create bylaws, issue stock to eligible shareholders, and follow any other rules your state requires to stay compliant.
* Most comprehensive Standard and Premium packages: Based on a May 2024 comparison of Swyft Filings to other online business filing companies.
**Our processing times are calculated based on business days and exclude government processing times, which may differ by state. Once we prepare your formation documents, we'll forward your application to the Secretary of State to file your business. Same-day processing is only available if ordered before 3 p.m. Central Time. Otherwise, it will be processed on the following business day.
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