Corp-to-Corp is one of the most lucrative work arrangements in IT — but most job seekers don't fully understand what it means or how to find C2C opportunities.
Corp-to-Corp (C2C) is a business arrangement where one company (your own LLC or corporation) provides services to another company. Instead of being hired as an employee or a 1099 contractor directly, your corporation invoices the client company for your work.
C2C rates are typically 20–40% higher than equivalent W2 salaries because the client company saves on payroll taxes, benefits, and overhead costs. They pass some of those savings to you in the form of a higher hourly rate — and you keep more by managing your business expenses through your corporation.
C2C arrangements are most common in:
To work C2C, you generally need to have your own LLC or S-Corp registered. Many IT contractors set one up specifically for this purpose — the process typically takes a few days and costs under $200 in most states.
Register in your state through the Secretary of State website. Cost varies from $50–$500 depending on state.
Apply for free at IRS.gov. Takes about 10 minutes online.
Keep business and personal finances separate for cleaner accounting.
Search on Dice, SamePinchRight, and staffing agency websites. Filter by "Contract" or "Third Party" employment type.
C2C rates are almost always negotiable. Know your market rate and don't undersell.
C2C listings are more concentrated on certain platforms than others. The best places to look:
When searching, use filters for "Contract" and "Third Party" employment types. Job titles like "Java Developer — C2C OK" or "Oracle Consultant — Corp to Corp" explicitly signal C2C-friendly roles.
Fresh contract and Corp-to-Corp listings from Dice and company career pages — updated daily.
Search Contract Jobs →C2C work is one of the most financially rewarding paths in IT contracting. The setup requires a bit of upfront work — forming a corporation, understanding your tax obligations — but the higher hourly rates and flexibility make it worth it for many experienced professionals.
The key is knowing where to find legitimate C2C opportunities and understanding what you're agreeing to before you sign anything.