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S or C corporation

Hi guys,
I am looking for some advise to setup the right corporation type.
My plan for the next 6 yrs is outlined below:
1. First 6 months: be self-funded. No profit.
2. Next 6 months: get angel funding. No profit
3. Next 3 yrs: Get Series A, B & C - VC funding. No profit.
4. Next 1 yr: Make profit as revenues come in.
5. Then: go public.
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What type of corporation would you suggest?
I know to be a public company I would have to be a C corp., but do you think I should start with a S corporation for now and then change in the 6th year to a C corp.
Do angel and VC investors require me to a C corp.?
Thanks,
-Anil
I am looking for some advise to setup the right corporation type.
My plan for the next 6 yrs is outlined below:
1. First 6 months: be self-funded. No profit.
2. Next 6 months: get angel funding. No profit
3. Next 3 yrs: Get Series A, B & C - VC funding. No profit.
4. Next 1 yr: Make profit as revenues come in.
5. Then: go public.
===================
What type of corporation would you suggest?
I know to be a public company I would have to be a C corp., but do you think I should start with a S corporation for now and then change in the 6th year to a C corp.
Do angel and VC investors require me to a C corp.?
Thanks,
-Anil
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Hi guys, I am looking for some advise to setup the right corporation type. My plan for the next 6 yrs is outlined below: 1. First 6 months: be self-funded. No profit. 2. Next 6 months: get angel funding. No profit3. Next 3 yrs: Get Series A, B & C - VC funding. No profit.4. Next 1 yr: Make profit as revenues come in.5. Then: go public. ===================What type of corporation would you suggest? I know to be a public company I would have to be a C corp., but do you think I should start with a S corporation for now and then change in the 6th year to a C corp. Do angel and VC investors require me to a C corp.? Thanks,-Anil
Although the S corp does offer the pass thru - there are limitations several limitations on the securities/ownership which will be a detriment to your funding plan.