General partnerships are businesses with two or more owners that share profits and personal liability for the business they own. A partnership does not require you to register your business with the state.
Unlike sole proprietorships, a corporation can be owned by multiple people.
Partnerships are the simplest structure for two or more people to own a business together. There are two common kinds of partnerships: limited partnerships (LP) and limited liability partnerships (LLP).
LLCs can have an unlimited number of members; S corps can have no more than 100 shareholders (owners).
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.
An S corporation can have only one class of stock, although it can have both voting and non-voting shares. Therefore, there can't be different classes of investors who are entitled to different dividends or distribution rights. Also, there cannot be more than 100 shareholders.
Furthermore, it must be established by at least five individuals known as incorporators. A corporation's ownership is divided into stock shares.
How to Start an S Corp in Arizona Name your LLC. Appoint an Arizona Statutory Agent. File Articles of Organization. Create an operating agreement. Apply for an EIN. Meet the publication requirement in Arizona. Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.