Can a corporation own part of an LLC?
Andrew Mclaughlin
Published May 17, 2026
In most cases, yes. S corporations can own some or all of a limited liability company (LLC) unless it is a professional limited liability company (PLLC). LLCs, however, cannot always own S corporations.
Can an S corp own part of an S corp?
According to U.S. law, an S corp is limited to 100 shareholders or less. The only exception that allows an S corp to own another S corp is when one is a qualified subchapter S subsidiary, also known as a QSSS. In order to be considered a QSSS, all of the shares of the owned S corp have to be owned by one S corp.
Can an LLC fall under a corporation?
LLC Taxed as a Corporation Many LLCs choose to be taxed as corporations to save on taxes. In this tax situation, the LLC members become shareholders and they are not self-employed. You also avoid having to pay self-employment tax, unless you work in the corporation as an employee (and pay FICA tax).
Can a corporation be a manager of an LLC?
A manager may be a member but does not have to be. A manager may be another LLC or a corporation unless your state sets restrictions on the types of entities that may be managers of an LLC. Most LLCs are member-managed by default in most states.
Should I make my LLC an S-Corp?
Although being taxed like an S corporation is probably chosen the least often by small business owners, it is an option. For some LLCs and their owners, this can actually provide a tax savings, particularly if the LLC operates an active trade or business and the payroll taxes on the owner or owners is high.
Can A S Corp be the owner of a LLC?
An S corp can own an LLC. Limited liability companies (LLCs) have owners (members) that can be individuals or other business entities.
Can a C Corp own an operating company?
The holding company can be a corporation and will be a member of the operating company, which can be an LLC. A business owner can then get assets from creditors by using the operating and holding company structure.
Can a partnership be a s Corp shareholder?
Because a partnership isn’t an eligible s corp shareholder. Period. The same rule holds true for corporations, too. A corporation can’t be an S corp shareholder. So an LLC treated for tax purposes as a corporation can’t own an S corporation.
Can a US citizen own A S corporation?
For example, if a single member LLC is owned by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (both eligible shareholders), then the LLC can own shares in the s corporation. No problem.