There's no need to convert your LLC to a corporation at the state level. If you'd like to convert your LLC to an S corporation, then you must elect S corporation tax status. To convert to an S corporation, file an IRS Form 2553 at the federal level.
To become an S corporation in Texas, a business entity first needs to be formed as a corporation or LLC at the state level, followed by electing S corp status with the IRS using Form 2553.
The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.
There are seven steps you'll complete to start an S corp in Texas. Step 1: Check Name Availability. Step 2: Choose a Business Name. Step 3: Registered Agent. Step 4: Complete Form 201. Step 5: Bylaws and Regulations. Step 6: Obtain EIN. Step 7: File Form 2553.
You can get in-person help at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). Locate a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you. Check what services are available at that location, then call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment. IRS offices are closed on federal holidays.
Your bylaws should help you resolve internal conflict, and demonstrate your commitment to responsibly managing donations to both the IRS and the general public. Not all states require nonprofits to draft these governing documents, but Texas does.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Texas. Don't mess with Texas—skipping this step could have serious consequences.
The Texas Business Organizations Code requires that for-profit corporations and professional corporations have at least one director, one president, and one secretary. A single person can be the president, secretary, sole director, and sole shareholder.
They are necessary. Your nonprofit does not need to file bylaws with the Texas Secretary of State, but they are required to obtain tax-exempt status with the IRS.