LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp for E-2 Visa Investors (2026 Guide)

When you are preparing your E-2 visa application, one of the first decisions you will make is choosing a business entity. Most investors treat it like a checkbox — form an LLC, move on. But the entity structure you choose does not just affect how you pay taxes. It can affect whether USCIS views your investment as credible, whether your visa gets renewed, and whether you accidentally lock yourself out of a tax election you needed.