llc vs s-corp

We are launching a new venture without any outside investors. It will be a pilot with limited customers. Six-nine months down the road, we may be ready for VCs/investors. Should we start with LLC or a S-corp?

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If you're not taking funding, LLC is great, otherwise S-corp or C-corp depending on your needs...

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Ah the eternal question....  I would tell you LLC, my accountant would say S-Corp.  If you plan to eventually take outside investment, I believe S-Corp will give you more flexibity in the mid-to-long run. 

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Like Adam and Neal, I'm a big fan of LLC as well. The filing requirements for an S-corp are much heavier than those of a typical LLC... But here's a nice twist: 
 
"There is always the possibility of requesting S-Corp status for your LLC."
 
 
Cheers and good luck Bert!
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There's also apparently a third option in Illinois now...a B Corp. Tim Frick wrote a good article on this and might be something to look into if your company is a good fit.

http://www.builtinchicago.org/blog/seven-reasons-become-illinois-b-corp

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