Business & Corporate
LLC vs. Corporation vs. Partnership: which structure for your startup?
A practical decision tree for founders, with tax and liability trade-offs at each fork.
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Priya Sharma
Business & Corporate · Mumbai, India · ★ 5.0
1 min read · Updated May 2026
Choosing an entity structure affects your taxes, personal liability, and how you can raise capital. Here’s a practical guide.
LLC
Limited Liability Company. Pass-through taxation. Flexible ownership. Best for early-stage startups that don’t plan to raise institutional capital.
C-Corporation
Required if you plan to raise from VCs. Double taxation but allows for stock options.