Technology companies are formed and operated through a number of different structures. The best type of business entity for a particular technology company depends on the objective for the company and the intended sources of funding for the company. The most typical choices for a technology company in the Unites States are:
- Sole proprietorship;
- Limited partnership;
- Corporation;
- Corporation with “S” corporation election; and
- Limited liability company.
Each of these entities is described in more detail in following articles.