Safe Harbor LLP, a San Francisco CPA firm specializing in business accounting and tax services, is proud to announce a new information list of public resources on how to set up a business in San Francisco, including learning about choice of business entity such as C vs. S corporations, LLC’s, sole proprietorships, and partnerships.

“As one of the top CPA firms in the Bay Area for entrepreneurs and small businesses we field a lot of questions about hHow to start a business in San Franciscoow to set up a business, including business formation issues,” explained Chun Wong, CPA, managing partner at Safe Harbor LLP. “While we choose very careful the clients for whom we work – focusing especially on those with startup, entrepreneurial or international tax needs – we wanted to help the entire San Francisco Bay Area business community with an easy resource list on business formation issues.”

To browse the list, please visit how to start a business in San Francisco.

Business Formation and Setting up a New Business in San Francisco

The reality of setting up a business in San Francisco California is complex. First, there is the issue of which type of business organization is best. The options range from a sole proprietorship, on the one hand, to a C Corporation, on the other. The choice of business formation or business entity is critical, as it has tax implications and it can also impact whether a business can be sold in an efficient manner at a future date. Within the startup community, it is also important to be able to be ready for outside investment, as well as to be able to issue stock options for key employees. The brief resource list created by the CPA firm is only a first step towards understanding these issues. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to reach out for a professional consultation before they start their business.

About Safe Harbor LLP – a Professional CPA Firm in San Francisco

Safe Harbor LLP is a CPA firm that specializes in accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and greater California. Safe Harbor CPAs helps both individuals and businesses with tax preparation, IRS audit defense, and audited financial statements. The firm prides itself on friendly yet professional service and utilizes state-of-the-art Internet technology to provide quality customer service.

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