Eligibility
Is Opolis right for you?
The cooperative works best for a specific kind of professional. Being honest about fit is part of how we keep it working for everyone.
Community Membership
Open to everyone. $97, one time.
No entity required (to join the Co-Op). Join the cooperative, access the community, and start the path to Employee Membership when you're ready.
Member Social Hub
Peer network, knowledge sharing, collaborators.
Education & Resources
Webinars on S-Corps, taxes, and benefits.
Governance & Profits
Earn $WORK, receive dividends when declared, and nominate Board of Stewards candidates. Employee Members vote in cooperative elections.
Partner Discounts
Tools and services negotiated for Members.
Internal Marketplace
Members-only work opportunities.
Member Rewards
Members earn rewards as the cooperative grows, deepening their ownership stake.
Employee Membership
Employee Membership Eligibility
Employee Membership is the full employment stack — payroll, benefits, compliance, W-2. It requires an active S-Corp or C-Corp and a salary that meets your state's exempt minimum. Community Members upgrade when they're ready.
Community Membership
Open to anyone, anywhere. No entity required.
Employee Membership
Available in the U.S. for S-Corps or C-Corps.
"Set-and-forget" operators
Excellent at the work, no interest in becoming a payroll expert. The infrastructure runs automatically every month.
Stable contractor income
Consistent, recurring income meeting your state's exempt salary minimum — at least $43K federally, $60K+ for strong fit.
Community-minded independents
Opolis is a cooperative. Members share infrastructure, participate in governance, and benefit from the platform they collectively own.
Income & Requirements
Annual Income Eligibility
| Income Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Under $43K | Not eligible |
| $43K – $59,999 | Possible — state floors matter |
| $60K+ | Likely eligible — strong fit |
Your state
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Minimum Exempt Salary + Employer Taxes
Strong fit threshold: $60,000+ where S-Corp structure compounds.
Benefits are billed in addition to payroll. The minimum above covers exempt salary + employer taxes only. Electing health, dental, vision, or other benefits increases your monthly invoice accordingly. Plan your S-Corp salary with total cost in mind.
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
- Valid Social Security Number
- Active S-Corp or C-Corp (or LLC with S-Corp election)
- Stable contractor income meeting state minimum
- Business + personal bank accounts
No Entity Yet?
Opolis can create your entity for you.
Don't have an S-Corp yet? Opolis handles the entire setup — LLC formation, EIN, and S-Corp election — so you can activate Employee Membership without the guesswork. The service costs ~$150-600 (depending on the State) and takes about 5 days on average.
Consult a CPA or tax attorney to confirm the right structure for your situation.
What's included
✓ LLC Articles of Organization
Filed in the state of your choice — home state, Wyoming, or Delaware.
✓ EIN from the IRS
Your Employer Identification Number, required to run payroll.
✓ S-Corp election (Form 2553)
Opolis files on your behalf once your LLC is confirmed.
✓ 1 year Registered Agent service
Included free with your entity creation.
Start your entity with Opolis →
Honest Assessment
When Employee Membership isn't the right fit
We respect your time. Here are situations where you'll be better served elsewhere:
- Highly complex tax strategies
- Multi-entity arrangements, aggressive deductions, or advanced structuring — you need a CPA-led solution.
- Irregular or very low income
- Below your state's exempt minimum, highly variable income, or primarily project-based without recurring revenue.
- DIY operators who want full control
- Opolis is a cooperative. If the shared model doesn't resonate, the structure delivers less value than going it alone.
- Expecting CPA or financial planning
- Opolis handles payroll and benefits administration — not tax return prep, financial planning, or legal counsel.
- Businesses managing a team
- Employee Membership is designed for business owners who employ only themselves. If you're paying employees or managing payroll for a team, this isn't the right solution.
Sound like the right fit?
Start with Community Membership and upgrade to Employee Membership when your S-Corp is in place.