A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is an entity created by state statute. Depending on elections made by the LLC and the number of members, the IRS will treat an LLC either as a corporation, partnership, or as part of the owner's tax return (a disregarded entity).
Is my LLC an S or C Corp? You can elect for an LLC to be taxed as an S Corp or a C Corp by filing the proper paperwork with the IRS. If you run an LLC, it's automatically taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership, but you can elect to be taxed as a corporation instead.
Both corporations and LLCs have owners, but in a limited liability company, the “members” own the assets of the business because of the investments they've made. In contrast, a corporation's owners own stock shares, but they do not own corporate assets.
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is an entity created by state statute. Depending on elections made by the LLC and the number of members, the IRS will treat an LLC either as a corporation, partnership, or as part of the owner's tax return (a disregarded entity).
Is an LLC a corporation? An LLC is not a type of corporation. In fact, an LLC is a unique hybrid entity that combines the simplicity of a sole proprietorship with the liability protections offered by starting a corporation.
The 7 steps of creating an LLC Choose your business name. Designate a registered agent. Determine your LLC's management structure. Prepare an LLC operating agreement. File your articles of organization. Get an EIN and business bank account. Obtain business licenses and permits. Get LLC-specific tax advice.
As an LLC, your company may decide to appoint corporate officers, such as a president, vice president, or treasurer to handle certain jobs or tasks within the company.
An individual or business may serve as a registered agent. In either case, they must meet the following criteria: They are a Virginia resident or a business registered with the SCC. They have a physical address, not a P.O. Box or other mailbox service, that can serve as the registered office.
After an initial filing, some states—such as California, Iowa, and Indiana— require LLCs to file a report every other year. In some states, you'll file a report every two years from the year you formed your LLC.