As of this writing (2023), the franchise tax rate for S corporations is $200 for the first $1,000,000 of the corporation's tax base and $1.50 per $1,000 of its tax base that exceeds $1,000,000.
S Corporations excel in tax efficiency and asset protection, making them ideal for those focused on minimizing tax liabilities. On the other hand, LLCs offer flexibility and fewer formalities, appealing to business owners who prefer a more hands-on approach.
All domestic corporations (those chartered in North Carolina) and all foreign corporations which are doing business in North Carolina and every inactive corporation chartered or domesticated here must file an annual franchise and income tax return using the name reflected on the corporate charter if incorporated in ...
S Corporations excel in tax efficiency and asset protection, making them ideal for those focused on minimizing tax liabilities. On the other hand, LLCs offer flexibility and fewer formalities, appealing to business owners who prefer a more hands-on approach.
Choose a business name for your S corp. File articles of incorporation. Issue stock for your S corp. Elect a board of directors and appoint officers. Meet other S corp eligibility requirements. Obtain an employer identification number. Elect S corp status. Apply for state and local S corp business licenses.
To become a C-Corp, a company must file Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State and file IRS Form SS-4 to obtain an employer identification number (EIN). A few indications that the Company is likely a C-Corp include: Name ends with either the identifier “Incorporated” or “Corp”.
The IRS does not offer a standard form for changing your company's tax status from S corporation to C corporation. Instead, it simply requires a written statement be filed with the appropriate IRS service center, along with consent signed by a majority (more than 50%) of your corporation's shareholders.
The C corporation is the standard (or default) corporation under IRS rules. The S corporation is a corporation that has elected a special tax status with the IRS and therefore has some tax advantages. Both business structures get their names from the parts of the Internal Revenue Code that they are taxed under.
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.
C Corporations distribute two main types of dividends: qualified and ordinary. Qualified dividends often enjoy lower tax rates, typically 15% or 20%, making them more favorable to shareholders. Conversely, ordinary dividends are taxed at regular income tax rates.