Whether you form a single-member or multiple-member LLC is not just a function of the number of people involved. Because of the advantages and disadvantages of each, a single business owner might want to form a multiple-member company and multiple people might want to form single-member companies. Show For example, a person with a one-person business who wants to start a multiple-member LLC to gain asset protection, might want to make his spouse, parent, or child a member. Two people who own several properties as separate LLCs might want to make them single-member LLCs owned by one multiple-member LLC to avoid filing a separate tax return for each. You will have an operating agreement whether you are a single or multiple-member company. But for a multiple-member company, you need to be more careful to spell out each others' rights in the event of a split-up, death, or an irreconcilable disagreement. TaxesA single-member LLC is easier for tax purposes because no federal tax return is required, unless the business decides to be treated as a corporation for tax purposes. The income is reported on the member's tax return. A multiple member LLC must file tax return, and give the members K-1 forms to file with their returns. When you want to add a partner to your limited liability company (LLC), you must follow the process outlined by your LLC's operating agreement or state law. Most likely, your operating agreement already lays out the procedure that the LLC must follow to add a new partner, also called a member. If your LLC doesn't have an operating agreement, you must follow your state's laws concerning limited liability companies. Generally speaking, the process for how to add an LLC member involves amending the LLC's operating agreement that brings in the new member. Current LLC members must then vote on the amendment for it to pass—and most states, as well as many LLC operating agreements, require unanimous approval.  Adding a Partner to an LLCAside from potential tax consequences, one of the most important considerations for an LLC to add members is obtaining a unanimous vote by current members as to the terms and conditions under which the new member will join the LLC. Some terms that all members must agree to include the buy-in amount and the percentage distribution of profits and losses. If your LLC has an operating agreement, adding a new member means amending the document to include details about the new member. Aside from the partner's name, you should also include their financial contribution, if any, and the new member's share of interest in the company. Converting a Single-Member LLC to a Multi-Member LLCIf you currently own a single-member LLC and would like to add a partner, the good news is that you don't have to worry about obtaining a unanimous vote to approve the new member. That said, there are a few other considerations you'll need to address involving formalities and tax consequences. First, regarding formalities, even if you are the only member of an LLC, to add another member, you must follow your company's operating agreement as well as any applicable state law. Note that this process may require dissolving and reforming your LLC if required under state law. Next, regarding taxes, know that you effectively form a partnership when you add another member to a single-member LLC. The IRS considers an LLC a "disregarded" or "flow-through" entity, which means tax consequences flow through to the individual owners. If you add an owner, then the LLC needs its own employer identification number (EIN), and you must file Form 8832 to inform the IRS the entity should now be taxed as a partnership. Note that if your company is already a multi-member LLC, you should still notify the IRS of additional changes in members. Unless the multi-member LLC is classified as a corporation for tax purposes, it should already have its own EIN. Adding a partner or member to an LLC doesn't have to be a complicated process—and in most cases, it isn't—but you do have to make sure you're following all of the procedures required by law. If you have any questions about adding a member to your LLC, you should seek professional advice to make sure you don't run afoul of state law. 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). A domestic LLC with at least two members is classified as a partnership for federal income tax
purposes unless it files Form 8832 and elects to be treated as a corporation. For income tax purposes, an LLC with only one member is treated as an entity disregarded as separate from its owner, unless it files Form 8832 and elects to be treated as a corporation. However, for purposes of employment tax and certain excise taxes, an LLC with only one member is still considered a separate entity. ClassificationThe Entity Classification rules classify certain business entities as Corporations:
Generally, LLCs are not automatically included in this list, and are therefore not required to be treated as corporations. LLCs can file Form 8832, Entity Classification Election to elect their business entity classification. Pursuant to the entity classification rules, a domestic entity that has more than one member will default to a partnership. Thus, an LLC with multiple owners can either accept its default classification as a partnership, or file Form 8832 to elect to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation. The Form 8832 is also filed to change the LLC’s entity classification. Thus, an LLC that has been treated as a partnership for several years may be able to prospectively change its classification to be treated as a corporation by filing Form 8832. FilingIf the LLC is a partnership, normal partnership tax rules will apply to the LLC and it should file a Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income. Each owner should show their pro-rata share of partnership income, credits and deductions on Schedule K-1 (1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. Generally, members of LLCs filing Partnership Returns pay self-employment tax on their share of partnership earnings. If the LLC is a corporation, normal corporate tax rules will apply to the LLC and it should file a Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return. The 1120 is the C corporation income tax return, and there are no flow-through items to a 1040 or 1040-SR from a C corporation return. However, if a qualifying LLC elected to be an S Corporation, it should file a Form 1120-S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation and S corporation laws apply to the LLC. Each owner reports their pro-rata share of corporate income, credits and deductions on Schedule K-1 (Form 1120-S)PDF. For additional information on the kinds of tax returns to file, how to handle employment taxes and possible pitfalls, refer to Publication 3402, Tax Issues for Limited Liability Companies. PublicationsFormsRelated TopicsHow do I add a member to my LLC in Ohio?If your LLC member information is included in your articles of organization, you'll have to file a Certificate of Amendment or Restatement ($50). You may file online or by mail. (Note that you'll send your form to a different address if you plan to pay for expedited filing, $100.)
How do I add someone to my LLC in Texas?To update any information in your TX certificate of formation, you'll have to file a TX certificate of amendment (Form 424), and pay the associated $150 fee. Section 3 (“Other Provisions to be Added, Altered, or Deleted”) will let you add the name(s) of any new LLC members.
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