S-Corp Setup Guide

By Arron Bennett | Strategic CFO | Founder, Bennett Financials

A 5-step guide to setting up a compliant and profitable S-Corp.

The S-Corp structure can unlock serious tax savings — but only if you set it up correctly.
Most owners elect too early, miss payroll rules, or skip filings that quietly cost them thousands.

This short guide walks you through what to do (and what to avoid) so your S-Corp actually works in your favor.

Who This Is For

  • Business owners earning $80K+ in profit

  • Entrepreneurs ready to pay less in self-employment tax

  • Advisors helping clients structure for long-term savings

Why It Matters

An S-Corp isn’t just paperwork — it’s a strategy.
Done right, it reduces taxes, protects profits, and builds a foundation for scalable growth.
Done wrong, it creates hidden liabilities and IRS risk.

What You’ll Learn

  • When to elect S-Corp status for maximum savings

  • How to pay yourself legally (and strategically)

  • What filings to never miss

  • The biggest mistakes that sink new S-Corps

Get the Full 5-Step Blueprint

Set up your S-Corp the right way — compliant, profitable, and built to scale.

Download the S-Corp Setup Guide