Yu Learning LLC
I sell digital courses on copywriting. File.Business handled the LLC, S-Corp election, sales tax (digital products are taxable in 30 states), and trademark for my course name.
Brandon Yu, Founder · $180K revenue · Solo · Formed 2024
The situation
Brandon launched a copywriting course business. Course sales took off faster than expected. He needed entity structure, S-Corp tax savings, and brand protection.
What File.Business did
Formed Floridan LLC. Elected S-Corp tax status. Registered for sales tax in 30 states where digital products are taxable. Filed federal trademark for the course brand name. Created customer terms-of-service template for digital products with refund policy and licensing terms.
The outcome
S-Corp election saving approximately $4,200/year in SE tax. Trademark registration granted in 11 months. Digital products sales tax compliant nationally. Year-1 revenue: $180K.
Key facts
| Industry | Online Education |
|---|---|
| Entity structure | Floridan LLC + S-Corp election |
| Year formed | 2024 |
| Scale at story point | $180K revenue |
| Team | Solo |
About this case study
This is a representative composite case study based on patterns we see across many similar customers. Names and identifying details have been changed. The structure, services, and outcomes described are typical of customers in this segment.
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