NEW BUSINESS FORMATION

Considering starting your own business?

Starting your own business is an exciting and rewarding endeavor - but true success depends on what happens after the initial excitement fades. Maintaining momentum, staying compliant, and making strategic decisions early on are all critical for long-term growth.
At C&M CPA, we help turn your entrepreneurial vision into a successful, sustainable business. From choosing the right structure to complying with complex regulations, our expert team will guide you every step of the way, and help you avoid the common pitfalls new business owners face. 

Our services include:

Selecting the Right Business Structure: We evaluate your unique situation to recommend the most advantageous legal and tax structure for your business - whether it's an LLC, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
Registering Your Business with the State: We handle all necessary steps to ensure your entity is properly registered, so you can begin operations with confidence.
Applying for Your Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN): We prepare and file your EIN application with the IRS - a required step for hiring employees, opening a business bank account, and filing taxes.
Providing Expert Advice on Regulatory Compliance: We ensure your business meets all federal, state, and local tax and accounting requirements, helping you start with a solid, compliant foundation. 

Other consulting services:

Annual Report Filing (Any State): We ensure your business stays in good standing by preparing and filing your annual report on time, in accordance with the specific requirements of any U.S. state.
Applying for a Florida Resale Certificate: We assist in applying for a resale certificate that allows your business to purchase inventory tax-free for resale in Florida.
Amendment to Articles (Any State): Need to update your business name, address, or ownership structure? We handle your Articles of Amendment filings in any state.
Articles of Dissolution: Closing your business? We ensure all dissolution paperwork is filed correctly to terminate your legal entity and prevent future liabilities.
Fictitious Name (DBA): We help you register your Doing-Business-As (DBA) name, allowing your business to operate under a name different from its legal entity name.