A Look At The Benefits Of Incorporation

Owning a small business is something almost everyone would like to do.  Sometimes however you want something bigger and better for your business, and you want more benefits that come with it.  You are probably considering turning your small business into a corporation, and in doing that you can gain several benefits.  These benefits can deal with taxes, liability and company operations.

Possibly the main reason people decide to incorporate their business is the tax benefits.  Having a corporation allows you to earn assets and wealth with a special tax rate that is specifically made for corporations.  This special tax rate is lower then ones for individuals.  Also, when owning a small business and not having it incorporated, you have to pay certain self-employment taxes on top of all the other taxes you have to pay like income taxes.

Corporations can also deduct many business expenses as well, pretty much without any restriction.  Corporations can also do a thing called “shifting”, where you can split income with shareholders that often lower the overall tax bracket for the entire corporation.

Liability is another huge advantage to turning your small business into a corporation.  When you form a corporation, it turns into a legal entity of it’s own, almost like it’s a person which can be sued or can sue.  Shareholders are not responsible for these obligations and the debt it forms from these obligations.  If you didn’t incorporate your business, you could loose everything you have and have gained from the business.

There are also several smaller benefits one can get when turning their business into a corporation. You can receive several tax-free benefits as an employee like medical and life insurance, a retirement plan and even travel and education. Another great reason to incorporate is to generate a greater financial gain. It’s easier to raise money, and shareholders can help you do this because of their invested interest in the corporation.  It has a greater opportunity to grow than if you were on your own.

Of course there are some disadvantages to incorporating your small business.  But if you are serious about wanting your business to grow and generate a lot more money, this is the best way to go.  It can sometimes become a lot less stressful as well because you have a lot of people helping you out with the business, and a lot of the liability is taken off your shoulders.