The S Corporation is the corporate effort to provide an entity that meets the needs of a small number of owners who want pass-through taxation and liability protection. The S Corporation can be a single-owner entity.
The IRS has Regulations and ownership requirements for the S-corporation. A few of them are listed below:
An election to be treated like an S corporation must be timely made;
Must be a domestic corporation;
No non-resident alien shareholders;
One class of stock;
A 52-53 week tax year.
This list is not all inclusive and you are encouraged to check with your financial advisor or legal counsel to insure that the S corporation is appropriate for your business needs.