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C Corporation vs DBA

Compare C Corporation versus DBA to determine the optimal legal structure for your corporate assets.

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Formation Cost $100 - $1,000

C Corporation

A C Corporation is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders, offering the strongest personal liability protection. It has a formal structure with a board of directors, officers, and shareholders. C Corps face double taxation but can raise capital through stock sales.

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Formation Cost $10 - $100

DBA

A DBA (Doing Business As) allows a business to operate under a name different from its legal name. It does not provide liability protection but enables branding flexibility.

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Detailed breakdown of key regulatory and operational differences.

shield Liability Protection
C Corporation Full
DBA None (depends on entity)
payments Taxation Type
C Corporation Double (Corporate + Personal)
DBA Same as underlying entity
groups Ownership Structure
C Corporation Shareholders (unlimited)
DBA Same as underlying entity
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C Corporation High
DBA Minimal
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C Corporation Complex
DBA Minimal
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