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Comprehensive Accounting Services for Chicago Startups

startup accountant in chicagoStarting your own business is exciting and thrilling, but it can be equally challenging and intimidating. It takes a lot of time, effort, and strategic thinking to get your endeavor off the ground and turn it into what you envisioned. With a highly skilled and experienced team of business experts, D'Andrea & Associates, Ltd aims to help you begin your journey successfully with comprehensive Chicago accounting services.

We have the top-tier talent and internal resources to provide you with the experience of a large firm balanced with personalized service and attention. Our team is deeply invested in helping small businesses in Chicago and the neighboring areas succeed, and we can't wait to work with you. Get in touch with us today to schedule a free consultation with our team.

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Our Reliable Startup Services

Our team knows that your business goals are unique and that you require customized financial services to grow successfully. We take the time to fully understand your startup's operations and will only recommend solutions that match your objectives.

Our team will help you:

  • Choose a suitable entity and structure for your business
  • Register with state and federal bodies, as well as any other governing bodies as necessary
  • Review or write your business plan
  • Seek out and evaluate the best financing options
  • Set up a payroll system in-house or find and integrate the best service for your needs
  • Set up accounting systems that streamline and optimize your operations
  • Navigate through purchasing decisions to save money and lower your tax obligations
  • Register for sales tax if required
  • Meet local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations

You can always trust us to have your best interests at heart. Our top priority is helping your new startup grow and achieve lasting growth.

Drafting a Healthy Business Plan for your Startup

This is one of the most important steps when forming a new business and one of the factors that determine whether you will be successful or not. Our team will help you develop a clear business plan that establishes a winning product strategy, a healthy company culture, and a clear goal that unites your employees, investors, and stakeholders. We put together the necessary information that will help you secure funding and create a solid foundation for future operations.

Establishing a Fitting Business Structure for Your Needs

Your choice of business structure will determine how your business will be taxed, how the taxes will be paid, how decisions will be made, and your exit strategy. Our team works with you to evaluate your legal exposure, tax advantages, ability to relocate, and ease of operations to recommend the right structure that fits your needs. By choosing the right structure from the beginning, you can avoid the hassle of changing your entity type as you expand.

Some of the options you have include:

Sole Proprietorship: This is the simplest form of entity to establish and works well if you're looking to own and operate your business by yourself. Your business will be unincorporated, and you'll be responsible for all liabilities as your company will not be a separate legal entity. When you select this entity, all your business income and expenses will be captured on your personal tax returns.


Partnership: If you and one or more other individuals manage and operate your company together, you can sign an agreement and enter into a partnership. You share all profits and losses with your partners, and each individual will need to claim their portion on their individual tax returns.


C-Corporation: In this structure, your business will be a separate legal entity that is taxed separately, offering you protection from liabilities. Additionally, you and your shareholders will pay taxes on profits and dividends.


S-Corporation: This entity is popular with new startups because it allows income, deductions, and losses to pass through to you and your shareholders, along with offering liability protection and tax benefits. However, you must strictly abide by all legal and accounting rules specific to this entity to retain S-Corporation status.


Limited Liability Company: By combining many of the aspects of a sole proprietorship and partnership, an LLC protects you and any other owners from liabilities and losses.

Setting Up Efficient Bookkeeping and Accounting Systems

Our team will help you set up an efficient bookkeeping and accounting system that streamlines and optimizes your operations using the latest technology and industry trends. We will be available throughout the year to prepare, compile, and review your financial statements and then use them to advise you on key financial decisions. Our network of business specialists will work with you to help you secure funding for your business at the right terms for your situation and seek out other strategic support that your startup might require. Additionally, we help you meet all local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations, employing strategies that minimize your tax liability while maintaining full compliance.

Accurate Payroll Services for Business Startups in Chicago

When you partner with us, we will save you time and money by handling all your payroll needs and allowing you to focus your efforts and resources on the core profit-generating functions of the business. Our team is up to date with all payroll tax laws and regulations, IRS compliance requirements, and software to help you manage your payroll process seamlessly and flawlessly.

Receive Exceptional Accounting Services for Chicago Startups

At D'Andrea & Associates, Ltd, we understand how difficult and intimidating building a business from scratch can be. As such, we are committed to helping you and your team build a solid foundation for your company with our comprehensive accounting services for startups in Chicago. We know what it takes to succeed and take great pride in seeing local businesses thrive. Our team has the skills, expertise, and experience to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our team.

Call Us: (312) 341-9999 Book a Consultation