One major advantage of an S corporation is that it provides owners limited liability protection, regardless of its tax status. Limited liability protection means that the owners' personal assets are shielded from the claims of business creditors—whether the claims arise from contracts or litigation.
Please note New York City does not have an S corporation election and does not recognize a New York State S corporation election. In general, federal subchapter S corporations and qualified subchapter S subsidiaries are subject to the GCT.
Corps 101. corps are the “King of Entities” for U mall Businesses. Advantage: Payroll and income tax savings. Advantage: Additional pretax savings for retirement contributions. Disadvantage: tate and local taxes. Disadvantage: Less ability to borrow from creditors.
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners). Non-U.S. citizens/residents can be members of LLCs; S corps may not have non-U.S. citizens/residents as shareholders. S corporations cannot be owned by corporations, LLCs, partnerships or many trusts.
An LLC or LLP treated as a corporation, including an S corporation, for federal income tax purposes is treated as a corporation for New York tax purposes or as a New York S corporation if the New York S election is made (or if it is a mandated New York S corporation).
Please note New York City does not have an S corporation election and does not recognize a New York State S corporation election. In general, federal subchapter S corporations and qualified subchapter S subsidiaries are subject to the GCT.
Every corporation, domestic or foreign, must have a Registered Agent with a registered office within the State of New York at all times.
How to Start an S Corp in New York Step 1: Choose a Business Name. Step 2: Obtain EIN. Step 3: Certificate of Incorporation. Step 4: Registered Agent. Step 5: Corporate Bylaws. Step 6: Directors and Meeting Requirements. Step 7: Stock Requirements. Step 8: Biennial Statement.
Business Corporations & Not-For-Profit Corporations FILING UNDER THE BUSINESS CORPORATION LAWRev. 3/16 Incorporation (all corporations) $125 Amendment or Restated $60 Consolidation or Merger $60 Change §805-A(a) or §1309-A(b) $3010 more rows