The S corp shareholder agreement is a contract between the shareholders of an S corporation. The contents of the shareholder agreement differ from one S corporation to another. The shareholders are also able to decide what goes into the shareholder agreement, which is also referred to as the stockholder agreement.
Shareholder restrictions: S corps are restricted to no more than 100 shareholders, and shareholders must be US citizens/residents.
Most S corporations with multiple shareholders should have a written shareholders' agreement in effect for a simple reason.
Similarly, corporations (S corps and C corps) are not legally required by any state to have an operating agreement. Still, experts advise owners of these businesses to create and execute their version of an operating agreement, called bylaws.
The owners (the shareholders) have the same protection from liability as shareholders of a C corporation. An S corporation shareholder's personal assets, such as personal bank accounts, cannot be seized to satisfy business liabilities.
How do I form an S corp in Arizona? First, you'll need to form an LLC or C corporation, if you haven't already done so. To elect S corp status, you need to file Form 2553, Election by a Small Business Corporation, with the IRS.
Equity agreements commonly contain the following components: Equity program. This section outlines the details of the investment plan, including its purpose, conditions, and objectives. It also serves as a statement of intention to create a legal relationship between both parties.