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Can a US LLC own a subsidiary?

Incorporation & entity structure

Yes. An LLC can hold shares in another company, domestic or foreign, the same way a corporation can.

What changes is the reporting. A US parent owning a foreign subsidiary generally has Form 5471 obligations, and funding that subsidiary can trigger Form 926. Neither depends on whether the parent is an LLC or a corporation.

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Check your EIN confirmation letter (CP 575) first. If that is gone, look at a previously filed tax return, a business bank account application, or any 1099 you have issued. Your bank or your payroll provider will also have it on file.

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