Business Structures

Review the various options and select two business structures to compare and contrast. Review the different options and choose two business structures to compare and contrast.

Corporations

B corp

A benefit corporation, sometimes called a B corp, is a for-profit corporation recognized a majority of U.S. states. B corps are different from C corps in purpose, accountability, and transparency, but aren't different in how they're taxed.

B corps are driven by both mission and profit. Shareholders hold the company accountable to produce some sort of public benefit in addition to a financial profit. Some states require B corps to submit annual benefit reports that demonstrate their contribution to the public good.

There are several third-party B corp certification services, but none are required for a company to be legally considered a B corp in a state where the legal status is available.