Business Formation and Entity Setup
Start your business on the right footing
Starting a business, or changing how yours is set up? We help you choose the right structure, understand your tax obligations, and put the essentials in place from day one.
What business formation and entity setup covers
Setting up a business comes with a handful of decisions that are easy to make at the start and expensive to undo later. We walk you through the choice of structure (sole proprietorship, LLC, partnership, S corporation, or corporation), explain how each one is taxed, and help you set up the accounts and records you need to run the business cleanly.
Who it is for
- First-time founders getting a business off the ground
- People turning a side business into a full business
- Owners thinking about changing their structure
- Owners opening a second entity, such as one to hold property
What this fixes
- Not knowing which structure fits your situation
- Personal and business money mixed together from the start
- Missed registrations, tax accounts, or filings
- Bookkeeping that starts months too late
What is included
- A plain-language comparison of structures for your situation
- Help applying for your EIN
- Guidance on state registrations and tax accounts
- Business bank account and bookkeeping setup
- Payroll setup if you plan to hire
- A first-year estimated tax plan
- Coordination with your attorney or registered agent where needed
Why owners choose ZentaxGo for business setup
Frequently asked questions
Related services
- Bookkeeping — Books categorized, reconciled, and closed every month, so your records reflect what actually happened and are ready before filing.
- Accounting — Full-cycle accounting and financial statements accurate enough to hand to a lender, partner, or board.
- Payroll — Pay runs, tax withholding and deposits, and filings including 941s, W-2s, and 1099s, posted into your books as they happen.
- Tax Filing — Preparation and filing of business and individual returns, built from books we've kept accurate all year.
- Tax Advisory Services — Decisions made during the year on entity structure, income timing, and owner compensation, so the return reflects planning rather than default.
- Tax Resolution — Work to close out an open IRS or state matter: unfiled returns, an assessed balance, penalties, or a collection notice.
- Fractional CFO — Senior financial help scoped to the decisions in front of you: cash, capital, margin, and forecasting.
Industries we support with this
- Professional Services — Agencies, consultancies, and licensed practices billing for time and expertise.
- Real Estate — Investors, agents, and property owners managing entities and depreciation.
- Construction & Trades — Contractors and trade businesses managing jobs, crews, and equipment.
- Healthcare Practices — Clinics, dental offices, and independent practitioners.
- Restaurants & Hospitality — Restaurants, bars, and hospitality operators with daily volume.
- Ecommerce & Retail — Online sellers and retail businesses managing inventory and channels.
Not sure whether business formation and entity setup is the right starting point? Contact us and we will tell you which service fits your situation.
Talk to us about business formation and entity setup
Bring your questions and your current numbers. We will tell you what we would do and what it would cost.