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Can a partnership hold an LLC?

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Christopher Ramos

Updated on March 08, 2026

A limited liability company, or LLC, is capable of holding a variety of different assets, including a partnership. Additionally, it is possible for a partnership to become a member of an LLC. How you structure your business and your business holdings will depend on your individual needs.

Can you own 100% of an LLC?

Any person or company can own an LLC, and that person or company is called an LLC Member. A person/company is still an LLC Member whether they own 100% of the LLC or 1% of the LLC (or less).

How does a partnership LLC pay its owners?

To get paid by the business, LLC members take money out of their share of the company’s profits.

Do you need a partnership agreement with an LLC?

LLCs aren’t usually required by states to have an LLC partnership agreement; however, it’s something to consider–especially when an LLC will have multiple owners (a multi-member LLC).

Does an LLC partnership pay taxes?

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.

Can an LLC hold cash?

Even if the LLC does not actually pay a dividend to its member(s) in cash, but retains the funds for cash-flow reasons or reinvestment purposes, the income still appears on the member’s income taxes. The 2+ member LLC must file an informational partnership tax return IRS Form 1065.

Do owners of LLC get 1099?

The simple rule of thumb is: if the LLC files as a corporation, then no 1099 is required. But for all other contractors who are set up as LLCs (but not filing as corporations), your business will need to file 1099 forms for them.

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What does it mean to contribute to a LLC?

Your contribution to the LLC as a member is called your capital contribution, your contribution to the ownership. This capital contribution gives you a share in the LLC, and the right to a percentage of the profits (and losses).

Can a sole proprietorship be taxed as a partnership?

The IRS treats partnerships and LLCs similarly. LLCs are not recognized by the IRS as a business form, but rather LLCs are required on tax returns to be taxed as a corporation, partnership or sole proprietorship. If there is more than one member of the LLC, it can choose to be taxed as a partnership.