An S corp can own an LLC. However, an LLC would generally not be able to own an S corp. An exception to this rule is if the LLC 1) is a single-member LLC that is treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes and 2) meets the eligibility requirements to be an S corporation shareholder.
Corp Election teps for LLCs tep 1 Choose a Name. tep 2 Appoint a registered agent. tep 3 File a Washington Certificate of Formation. tep 4 Create an operating agreement. tep 5 Apply for an EIN. tep 6 Apply for Corp status with IR Form 2553.
FL, SD and WY are typically the best for no personal/business taxes. Nexus rules still apply to other states.
The most common forms of business are the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and S corporation. A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure allowed by state statute.
How to Start an S-Corp in Washington Step 1 – Choose a Name. Step 2 – Appoint a registered agent. Step 3 – File a Washington Certificate of Formation. Step 4 – Create an operating agreement. Step 5 – Apply for an EIN. Step 6 – Apply for S Corp status with IRS Form 2553.
Corp Election teps for LLCs tep 1 Choose a Name. tep 2 Appoint a registered agent. tep 3 File a Washington Certificate of Formation. tep 4 Create an operating agreement. tep 5 Apply for an EIN. tep 6 Apply for Corp status with IR Form 2553.
Some jurisdictions—the District of Columbia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, New York City, Tennessee, and Texas—do not recognize the federal S corporation election and, for the most part, tax S corporations like other business corporations.
Keep in mind that while Washington does not have personal or corporate income tax, an S Corp may be subject to a gross receipts taxes (such as the business and occupation or B&O tax) and other state or local taxes.
In Washington, an S corporation is treated as a regular C corporation for state tax purposes because the state does not recognize the federal S corporation election.
LLC members may be any person or organization while S Corporation shareholders must be individual U.S. citizens or U.S. residents, estates or certain trusts (they cannot be other corporations or LLCs). Also, the number of shareholders is limited for an S Corporation while an LLC may have an unlimited number of members.