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.
Transfer of Shares in an S Corporation Ensuring That the Purchaser Is Eligible. Tax code rules in an S corporation strictly limit the number and types of shareholders in a corporation. Review the Shareholder Agreement. Determine the Value of the Stock. Prepare the Stock Transfer Agreement. Update the Stock Transfer Ledger.
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.
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners).
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.
Unlike sole proprietorships, a corporation can be owned by multiple people.
A company limited by shares must have at least one shareholder, who can be a director. If you're the only shareholder, you'll own 100% of the company. There's no maximum number of shareholders.
Corporations are required to have not less than three directors unless (1) shares have not been issued, then the number can be one or two, (2) the corporation has one shareholder, then the number can be one or two, or (3) the corporation has two shareholders, then the number can be two.
Ownership rules for S Corporations Only individuals, certain trusts, and estates can be shareholders. This means no partnerships or corporations can own an S Corporation. There's a maximum of 100 shareholders. If you are the only shareholder, this isn't an issue, but it's good to know if you plan to expand.