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A primary reason for incorporation is to protect your personal assets from claims of creditors of the business. You want to be able to keep your personal assets if you cant pay the bills of the business, or have some other large liability claim against the business not covered by insurance.

A corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners. A corporation can be owned by one person or many people. The corporation is formed under the laws of the state in which it is operating, with Articles of Incorporation or Certificate of Formation.

This may sound surprising but almost everyone needs estate planning done in their lifetime. Whether you are a young couple with children, an older individual nearing retirement or a same-sex couple, having an estate plan in place can protect your assets and legacy.

Limiting potential personal liability of investors or owners is often the biggest consideration favoring incorporation or LLC formation. These two entities limit the exposure to liability of investors or owners for business debts or liabilities to the amount invested and protect other personal assets of the investors from those debts.

Employers must treat same-sex marriages like other marriages for Federal Tax purposes.