Forming a Virginia S Corp Step 1: Come up with a distinguishable name. Step 2: Select a registered agent. Step 3: Submit formal paperwork. Step 4: Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Step 5: Issue stock. Step 6: Prepare initial documents. Step 7: Elect the tax status.
Because of the one-class-of-stock restriction, an S corporation cannot allocate losses or income to specific shareholders. Allocation of income and loss is governed by stock ownership, unlike partnerships or LLCs taxed as partnerships where the allocation can be set in the partnership agreement or operating agreement.
S Corps are limited to 100 shareholders, all of whom must be U.S. citizens or residents. Operational Formalities: S Corps require more formalities, such as adopting bylaws, issuing stock, holding annual meetings, and keeping meeting minutes. LLCs have fewer mandatory requirements, offering more operational flexibility.
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.
Virginia S Corp Filing Requirements Specifically, to qualify for S corporation status, an entity must: Be a domestic LLC or corporation. Only have one class of stock. Not be an ineligible corporation, such as certain financial institutions, insurance companies, and domestic international sales corporations.
File IRS Form 2553: Submit the "Election by a Small Business Corporation" form to the IRS, signed by all shareholders. Update Operating Agreement: Amend your LLC's operating agreement to reflect the S Corp election and adjust any provisions as needed.
corporations: Corporations that have elected status for federal purposes are automatically treated as corporations for Virginia purposes, and must file Form 502. Refer to the PassThrough Entities page for information about corporation filing requirements. The tax rate is 6% of Virginia taxable income.
The Virginia Department of Taxation refers to entities filing as S-Corp as “Pass-Through Entities,” or PTEs. When it comes time to file your income taxes for the year, you will need to file Form 502 or Form 502PTET.