Understanding Holding Company LLCs and How They Work

What is a holding company LLC? A holding company is a parent business entity-usually a corporation or LLC-that doesn’t manufacture anything, sell any products or services, or conduct any other business operations. Its purpose, as the name implies, is to hold the controlling stock or membership interests in other companies. Read more on www.wolterskluwer.com A … Read more

Can a Trust Own an S Corp?

Can a trust own an S corp? Only estates, individuals, and certain trusts can own shares in an S corp. However, the number of beneficiaries of an electing small business trust (ESBT) or voting trust are all counted as shareholders for an S corp. If you fail to comply with these strict ownership rules, your … Read more

Can an S Corp Have Only One Member?

Can an S Corp have only one member? The only way an S corporation can have more than 100 shareholders is when some of the shareholders are family members. This is because family members can be treated as one person. With the exception of single-member S corporations and some trusts, all the shareholders of an … Read more

Can an LLC own a S-Corp? Explained in Detail

Can an LLC own a S-Corp? An LLC can act as an investor in a corporation just like an individual would, but S corporations can only be owned by actual individuals. Even though an S corp cannot be owned by an LLC, an S corp can own an LLC. Shareholders cannot be any business entities … Read more

Setting up a Foreign LLC: A Comprehensive Guide

How do I set up a foreign LLC? To register the foreign LLC, you will need the information from the Articles of Organization and you will need a copy of the official LLC document from the state. Next, determine if you are “”doing business”” in another state and are thus required to register as a … Read more