S Corporation Formation
Why It Matters

The S Election Has A Deadline

Forming a corporation doesn't automatically give you S Corp tax treatment. You have to file Form 2553 with the IRS within a specific window after formation. World Trademarks Counsel handles the election filing on time, so you don't end up taxed as a default C Corporation by mistake.

File My S Election
Shareholder Rules

Eligibility Rules Are Stricter Than Owners Expect

S Corporations face limits on the number and type of shareholders allowed, and violating those rules can terminate your election unexpectedly. World Trademarks Counsel structures your ownership to stay compliant with IRS eligibility requirements from day one.

Check My Eligibility
S Corporation Ownership

Why Choose World Trademarks Counsel for S Corporation Formation

Filing the corporation and filing the S election are two separate steps that both need to happen correctly and on time. We manage both as one coordinated process, so nothing falls through between the state filing and the IRS filing.

Set Up My S Corp

S Corporation owners need to run reasonable compensation through payroll rather than taking all income as distributions, and getting this wrong invites IRS scrutiny. Our attorneys set up the structure correctly and coordinate with your accountant on compliant compensation.

Structure My Compensation

You know the full cost of incorporation and S election filing upfront, with no separate charge added later for the tax election itself.

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S Corporation Formation Services
Our Process

How S Corporation Formation Works

S Corporation business intake
Business Intake

Tell us about your business, your ownership structure, and your timeline for making the S election.

S Corporation formation and IRS election filing
Formation & Election Filing

We incorporate the entity and file your S election with the IRS within the required window.

S Corporation confirmation and setup
Confirmation & Setup

We confirm your election is accepted and help you set up the payroll and record-keeping practices S Corp status requires.

Basic Plan

Basic filing support to help you complete your trademark application correctly.

$395

Govt. filing fee not included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Trademark Application Review
  • Basic Trademark Search
  • Application Preparation Support
  • Filing Requirement Review
  • Document Collection Assistance
  • Application Submission Support
  • Filing Process Guidance
  • Initial Case Assessment

Deluxe

Additional review and filing assistance for businesses that need extra support.

$595

Govt. filing fee not included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Trademark Review
  • Comprehensive Application Review
  • Trademark Search Analysis
  • Application Draft Preparation
  • Filing Process Management
  • USPTO Submission Support
  • Case Progress Updates
  • Filing Strategy Guidance

Premium

Advanced filing support with deeper review and guidance throughout the process.

$895

Govt. filing fee not included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Advanced Trademark Search
  • Complete Application Preparation
  • Professional Filing Support
  • Trademark Risk Review
  • USPTO Filing Management
  • Application Monitoring
  • Case Update Support
  • Registration Guidance

Attorney

Advanced filing support with deeper review and guidance throughout the process.

$1,295

Government filing fee included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Application Review
  • Comprehensive Trademark Search
  • Filing Strategy Consultation
  • Legal Application Preparation
  • USPTO Correspondence Support
  • Office Action Guidance
  • Trademark Case Management
  • Ongoing Legal Assistance
S Corporation business intake
Business Intake

Tell us about your business, your ownership structure, and your timeline for making the S election.

S Corporation formation and IRS election filing
Formation & Election Filing

We incorporate the entity and file your S election with the IRS within the required window.

S Corporation confirmation and setup
Confirmation & Setup

We confirm your election is accepted and help you set up the payroll and record-keeping practices S Corp status requires.

Attorney Filing Packages

Choose the package that fits your legal needs.

Starter

$695

Govt. filing fee not included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Application Review
  • Comprehensive Trademark Search
  • Filing Strategy Consultation
  • Legal Application Preparation
  • USPTO Correspondence Support
  • Office Action Guidance
  • Trademark Case Management
  • Ongoing Legal Assistance

Business

$995

Govt. filing fee not included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Application Review
  • Comprehensive Trademark Search
  • Filing Strategy Consultation
  • Legal Application Preparation
  • USPTO Correspondence Support
  • Office Action Guidance
  • Trademark Case Management
  • Ongoing Legal Assistance

Professional

$1,495

Govt. filing fee included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Application Review
  • Comprehensive Trademark Search
  • Filing Strategy Consultation
  • Legal Application Preparation
  • USPTO Correspondence Support
  • Office Action Guidance
  • Trademark Case Management
  • Ongoing Legal Assistance

Enterprise

$2,495

Everything Included Register My Trademark
Features:
  • Attorney Application Review
  • Comprehensive Trademark Search
  • Filing Strategy Consultation
  • Legal Application Preparation
  • USPTO Correspondence Support
  • Office Action Guidance
  • Trademark Case Management
  • Ongoing Legal Assistance
Beyond Formation

S Corp Status Requires Ongoing Compliance

Getting your S election approved sets the tax treatment in motion, but staying compliant takes continued attention to shareholder rules and payroll practices. World Trademarks Counsel stays available past formation, so your S Corp status doesn't get jeopardized later.

Shareholder Agreement Drafting

Shareholder Agreement Drafting

We draft agreements that address ownership transfer restrictions, which matter more for S Corps given strict eligibility rules.

Protect My Ownership
Annual Compliance Filings

Annual Compliance Filings

We track the state filings and reports required to keep your corporation, and by extension your S election, in good standing.

Stay Compliant
Reasonable Compensation Reviews

Reasonable Compensation Reviews

We coordinate with your accountant to help confirm your payroll compensation stays defensible under IRS reasonable compensation standards.

Review My Compensation
Election Termination Prevention

Election Termination Prevention

If a change in ownership or shareholder count risks your eligibility, we flag it early, so your S election doesn't terminate unexpectedly.

Protect My S Election

Real Clients Share Their LLC Formation Experience

Start My LLC

"I kept putting off setting up my entity because the paperwork felt overwhelming. They made the entire formation process completely painless, and I was officially registered far faster than expected!"

Elowen Vance
Founder & Lead Designer

"Getting the state paperwork filed properly was my top priority before launching nationwide. The team handled everything smoothly, kept me updated at every step, and gave me total peace of mind."

Tariq O'Sullivan
Managing Director

"Filing was effortless. If you want your business set up properly without the usual legal headaches, this is the service to use."

Soren Kaelen
CEO

"I had zero experience with legal filings and was terrified of making a mistake. They guided me through every detail and had my registration approved without a single hitch."

Lyra Bennington
E-Commerce Owner

"Super fast communication and completely transparent pricing. Having experts handle our business setup saved us weeks of guesswork."

Caius Sterling
Operations Consultant

"From the initial document submission to the final confirmation, everything ran like clockwork. Truly the easiest part of starting my new venture."

Mirei Tanaka
Brand Strategist

"Clear instructions, fast turnaround, and zero stress. I recommend this service to every entrepreneur I meet who needs to get registered the right way."

Darian Holbrook
Principal Managing Partner

Turn Your Ideas Into An Official Company

Someone else could file your name tomorrow. Don't leave it to chance, secure your trademark today with World Trademarks Counsel.

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