New Business Formation

Starting a business is exciting—but choosing the wrong structure or missing key steps can cost you thousands in taxes and expose you to unnecessary personal risk.
At Partridge & Associate CPAs, we guide entrepreneurs across Scottsdale, the Greater Phoenix Valley, and all 50 states through every detail of new business formation. With over 30 years of experience, we know how to match your business plan with the right entity type so you can grow with confidence.

How We Help You Build on a Strong Foundation

• Evaluate business entity options (LLC, S‑Corp, C‑Corp, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship)

• Recommend the structure that minimizes taxes and protects personal assets

• Build a startup‑ready financial and accounting system

• Create budgets, billing systems, and cash‑flow strategies

• Assist with EIN applications, payroll setup, and compliance

Choosing the Right Business Type

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

An LLC is one of the most popular choices for small and mid‑sized businesses. It offers flexibility in management, protects your personal assets from business debts, and can be taxed as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or even an S‑Corp.
How we help: We analyze your goals and recommend the most tax‑efficient way to structure your LLC.

S‑Corporation

An S‑Corp can reduce self‑employment taxes and allow profits to pass through to owners without double taxation. However, strict IRS requirements must be met.
How we help: We determine if your projected income makes S‑Corp election beneficial, help file the necessary forms, and help you set up your payroll to stay compliant.

C‑Corporation

A C‑Corp is ideal for companies planning to reinvest profits or attract investors, but it comes with double taxation unless carefully managed.
How we help: We review your business plan, long‑term growth strategy, and shareholder needs to see if a C‑Corp structure fits.

Partnership

A partnership allows two or more people to share ownership and profits, but it also exposes personal assets unless structured carefully.
How we help: We advise on tax treatment, profit splits, and tax liability strategies.

Sole Proprietorship

A sole proprietorship is simple to start but offers no liability protection and limited tax planning options.
How we help: We walk through whether starting as a sole proprietor makes sense for your stage of business and how to transition to another entity type as you grow.

Building the Systems That Keep You Running

Beyond choosing an entity, we help with:

• Setting up accounting software and reporting systems

• Creating collection policies and billing procedures

• Developing cash‑flow projections and budgets

• Planning for office setup, whether home‑based or on‑site

Navigating Licenses and Compliance

Starting a business also means dealing with paperwork:

• Local and state licenses

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Payroll setup and tax filings for new hires
  Our team can help guide you through these requirements upon request.

Start with Confidence

Choosing the right structure today can save you significant taxes, safeguard your personal assets, and set your business on a path to long‑term success.

Ready to get started?
If you’re in the Scottsdale, AZ area—or anywhere nationwide—call us at (480) 990‑2727 to discuss how we can help you launch your business the right way.