Business Formation
The most frequently asked tax questions related to Business Formation
Setting up business in Idaho as foreign entity
Asked Thursday, June 11, 2026 by WondaToday I set up through NW Registry a Holding company in another state. Since we are physically located in Idaho but launching mostly digitally it was suggested we set up a Idaho foreign LLC under the holding company. We also would like to be able to do booths locally at events or even out of State to sell printed items. What is the best way to set this up and keep my name private as owner and have correct taxes?
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Law corporation - S Corp v Partnership
Asked Thursday, May 28, 2026 by ElizabethHi, I am considering opening up a law practice with another attorney in California. We will be partners owning the practice and are debating which is a better option, a S-Corp or partnership. What are the tax advantages of either? Is one better over the other? Also, my law partner is a partner in another practice. Does that impact my practice that we open together at all? How? Thanks.
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IRS
Asked Monday, May 25, 2026 by ASADHow much it would cost me for form 5472 and forma pro 1120, And also need guidance regarding bookkeeping, do you offer such type of service/software or not
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Retention FIRPTA Non US
Asked Friday, May 01, 2026 by joaoHello, how are you? I hope you're well. I'm opening a single-member LLC in Florida. I live in Brazil and I'm Brazilian. Because I'm the sole owner of the LLC and I'm a foreigner, am I required to withhold 15% FIRPTA on land purchase and sale transactions? If so, how can I avoid this withholding?
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Foreign tax law for purchasing web services or any goods
Asked Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Dielynare there any Foreign tax law for purchasing web services or any goods?
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Business Manager
Asked Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by JDWould it make more sense (and be easier) to convert from an S Corp to an LLC or dissolve the business and start new as an LLC. The business has not made much profit in the past few years.
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If your S Corporation hasn’t been profitable in recent years, simplifying your structure may make sense. Whether to convert or dissolve depends on your goals and state rules.
If the entity is clean and you want continuity (same EIN, bank accounts, and contracts), a legal conversion from S Corp to LLC is typically the smoother route. However, if the business has old liabilities, inactive operations, or you want a fresh start, dissolving the S Corp and forming a new LLC can be more practical.
Either option should be reviewed with your CPA and legal advisor to ensure compliance with both state filing requirements and IRS entity classification rules.
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LLC Formation inquiry
Asked Tuesday, September 09, 2025 by AdamHello, I live in Illinois and plan to form a Wyoming LLC that will only sell digital software online worldwide. I will have no office, employees, or no business presence in Illinois as it is entirely digital, but since I live here, I want to confirm if I have to foreign qualify/register the LLC in Illinois, and which state taxes or other requirements would still apply to me personally.
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Is there a tax efficient single member patent holding company structure?
Asked Monday, August 25, 2025 by EarlI am creating a patent holding co. responsible for monetizing my patents. I plan to create a single member LLC and assign the patents to the LLC. If the LLC sells the patents or enters an exclusive license, I will be able to take advantage of capital gains tax rates. But the more likely scenario is a non-exclusive license with a lump sum royalty taxed at ordinary income tax rates (37%) plus SE tax, etc. Is there a better structure that will let me keep more of the royalties?
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LLC, Corporation, or SCorp
Asked Friday, August 08, 2025 by EricIm running a small home business. I make crafts to sell on etsy and am making about 15K per year in additional income. My question is at this volume, does it make any sense to form an LLC, Corporation, or Scorp for my side hussle?