Corporations use a Certificate of Incorporation — also known as an Articles of Incorporation — and bylaws. Whether you file a general, benefit, close, or non-profit corporation, you’ll file a Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent document) and bylaws. You may or may not have to file a shareholder agreement.

What are S Corp documents?

S corporation taxes are filed annually. The business files Form 1120S to report profits and losses. Each shareholder receives Schedule K-1 from the S Corp. Shareholders use Schedule K-1 to report profits and losses on their personal tax returns. In an S Corp, owners are protected by limited liability.

What is the difference between an S corporation and a C corporation?

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.

Does an S Corp have articles of organization?

S corporation articles of incorporation are the documentation needed in order to file when forming an S-corporation with the agency that governs over corporations in your state. The information you put in the document describes your business and gives the state the necessary information required.

Who is the sole owner of an S corporation?

An S corporation separates you from your company completely, for both operational and tax purposes. The business is its own entity, and you as the owner are the sole shareholder and an employee.

What kind of account does a s-Corp have?

S Corporations have a Distributions account, which are distributions of profit to shareholders, after owners (who are also employees) have been paid reasonable amounts for salary including payment of payroll taxes.

What are the requirements to be a S corporation?

The S Corporation requirements are: 1 Only one class of stock 2 Only 100 shareholders 3 Owners must be US citizens and individuals 4 Must not be ineligible (certain insurance companies, financial institutions, etc. aren’t allowed to be an S Corp)

How to record personal expenses paid from S-Corp’s?

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