Unlike sole proprietorships, a corporation can be owned by multiple people.
Limited number of shareholders: An S corp cannot have more than 100 shareholders, meaning it can't go public and limiting its ability to raise capital from new investors.
PA S corporations are subject to corporate net income tax to the extent of any built- in gains recognized for federal income tax purposes. All other income of a PA S corporation is reported by shareholders and taxed at 3.07 percent, the PA personal income tax rate.
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners).
To qualify for S corporation status, the corporation must meet the following requirements: Be a domestic corporation. Have only allowable shareholders. Have no more than 100 shareholders. Have only one class of stock.
Limited number of shareholders: An S corp cannot have more than 100 shareholders, meaning it can't go public and limiting its ability to raise capital from new investors.
An S corporation can have only one class of stock, although it can have both voting and non-voting shares. Therefore, there can't be different classes of investors who are entitled to different dividends or distribution rights. Also, there cannot be more than 100 shareholders.