FAQ's

How long is the incorporation or LLC process?
Processing times for forming a company vary amongst the different states and change constantly depending on the workload at the state office. Normally we can have your corporation formed in 24 hours.

What is a Federal Employer Identification Number?
A Federal Tax Identification Number (also known as an "EIN Number" ) is a number assigned to a corporation or LLC by the Federal Government for purposes of taxation. The EIN is to a corporation or LLC as a Social Security Number is to an individual.

Most banks require that a corporation or LLC obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number as a prerequisite to opening a bank account regardless of whether the company will have employees. We can prepare your Federal Tax Identification Number Application (IRS Form SS4) at your request and assist you in securing the number.

Should I be an S-corporation?
An S-corporation provides for a series of tax advantages. Not all corporations can qualify for S status not should elect to be treated that way. To become an S-corporation, you will need to complete IRS form 2553 and the requisite state S election form, if required. We can prepare your S-election forms at your request.

 
 
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Ratafia and Company, is a New York based CPA and accounting firm operating with offices in NYC and Westchester County delivering corporate, personal and tax planning services. We offer incorporation,  formation and incorporating services for Corporations and Limited Liability Company's. We have operated as NY accountants since 1993 and our firms services transcend the traditional accountant role to include personalized corporate tax preparation and filing, tax planning, incorporations and start-up services, IRS problem resolution, Quickbooks training and support.