For C-Corporations, the franchise tax rate is $1.50 per $1,000. The minimum franchise tax is $200. For S-Corporations: The tax rate for an S-Corporation is $200 for the first one million ($1,000,000) of the corporation's tax base and $1.50 per $1,000 of its tax base that exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000).
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 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.
Filing an S Corporation requires submitting articles of incorporation with the North Carolina Secretary of State. This includes providing details like the corporate name, registered agent, and share structure. Additionally, file Form 2553 with the IRS to obtain S Corporation status.
Forming an S corporation is straightforward. First, you start a business as a corporation by filing articles of incorporation with the Corporations Division of the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office. Next, to elect S corporation status, all shareholders in your company must sign and file Form 2553 with the IRS.
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.
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners).
Nonresidents Filing Composite. To calculate North Carolina net income tax for nonresident shareholder's filing a composite return, add Lines 16 and 18 and multiply the sum by the income tax rate of 4.75%.