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.
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners).
Corp Election teps for LLCs tep 1 Choose a business name. tep 2 Choose a registered agent. tep 3 File Illinois Articles of Organization. tep 4 Create an operating agreement. tep 5 Apply for an EIN. tep 6 Apply for Corp status with IR Form 2553.
Corp Election teps for LLCs tep 1 Choose a business name. tep 2 Choose a registered agent. tep 3 File Illinois Articles of Organization. tep 4 Create an operating agreement. tep 5 Apply for an EIN. tep 6 Apply for Corp status with IR Form 2553.
Unlike sole proprietorships, a corporation can be owned by multiple people.
Ownership restrictions: S corps cannot have more than 100 shareholders, and the shareholders must be US citizens or residents. C corps, other S corps, LLCs, partnerships, and many trusts cannot own S corps. Tax treatment: S corps automatically pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits to shareholders.
Shareholder Limits - S corps cannot have more than 100 shareholders, while C corps has no limit on shareholders. Also, S corps can only have one class of stock, while C corps can have multiple classes.
S corporations are considered flow through entities. The taxable income of a corporation is not subject to federal tax (although some states, including Illinois assess a tax – Illinois' S corporation tax rate is 1.5%). The income flows through to the owners and is subject to tax at the owners' tax rate.
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.
To qualify as an S Corporation in Illinois, a business must first be registered as a corporation in the state. It should then elect S Corporation status through the IRS by filing Form 2553.