Businesses that elect federal subchapter S status are considered Pennsylvania S corporations, unless they opt to be taxed as a C corporation in Pennsylvania by filing the REV-976, Election Not to be Taxed as a Pennsylvania S Corporation PDF(opens in a new tab).
FL, SD and WY are typically the best for no personal/business taxes. Nexus rules still apply to other states.
The following 10 states are among those most frequently cited as the best states to start a business in America. Texas. North Carolina. Indiana. South Dakota. Nevada. 1.17% General Business Modified Business Tax rate. Montana. 6.75% corporate tax rate. Alaska. 9.4% corporate tax rate. New Hampshire. 7.5% corporate tax rate.
Wyoming, Delaware, and Nevada are among the top states for forming holding companies due to their favorable business environments, asset protection, and low taxes.
The appeal of Delaware and Nevada Some potential advantages of forming your corporation or LLC in Delaware include: Delaware's corporation and LLC laws are considered the most flexible in the country. The Court of Chancery has expertise in business law and uses judges instead of juries.
Start an S corp in Pennsylvania Step 1 – Choose a name. Step 2 – Designate a Pennsylvania registered office. Step 3 – File Pennsylvania Certificate of Organization. Step 4 – Create an operating agreement. Step 5 – Apply for an EIN. Step 6 – Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.