We know it’s a big decision to own your own employment and we want to make it easy.
Please see below some guides and graphics that we have put together to help explain the process at Opolis.
Entity Creation
This might be the first time you’re setting up a business or maybe you’ve had an LLC for a while. Regardless, we want to make it easy for you.
See resources below on owning your own employment:
Guide - Why set up an entity
Article - Sole Proprietor vs. LLC
Guide - How to create your S Corp
Video - From freelancing to owning your business
Video - Setting up your ‘S’ or ‘C’ Corp
Payroll
One of the most frequent questions we get is around the need for payroll in our process.
We have several resources below that explain the process of entity → payroll → benefits
Graphic - How ABC Design gets paid with Opolis
Graphic - How Jen gets a paycheck with Opolis
Graphic - How Opolis works
Guide - Minimum Earnings Requirements
Benefits
Because of the power of the co-op, we’re able to offer premium and affordable benefits (including healthcare, savings, life and disability insurance).
See our resources below:
Guide - 2024 Opolis Benefits Guide
Video - Freelancer Benefits: Making the right choice
Graphic - HSA vs. FSA
Guide - Intro to Medical Plans
WORK Rewards
A benefit of participating in a co-op is value sharing. When you run payroll or refer a friend to Opolis, you earn WORK rewards.
Learn more about WORK rewards below:
Taxes
A major benefit of Opolis Membership is the simplification of your tax process.
Learn more about taxes below:
Graphic - Tax Return Checklist
Guide - Understanding Self-Employment Taxes
Guide - Accounting and Taxes FAQs