Foreign entity granted more time to elect disregarded-entity status

Plain-English summary

The IRS granted a foreign eligible entity an additional 120 days to file Form 8832 and elect to be treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes. The entity had failed to file the election on time and represented that it had acted reasonably and in good faith, and that relief would not prejudice the government. The IRS required the entity to file the election and any consistent federal income tax and information returns within the 120-day period. The ruling also stated that the election must be disregarded for certain Section 965 purposes if it would change a Section 965 element of a U.S. shareholder.

Ruling snapshot

• Question: Could the foreign entity receive an extension of time to file its disregarded-entity election?
• Outcome: Approved, a 120-day extension was granted subject to filing conditions
• Key authorities: IRC §§ 6110, 7701, 9100, 965; Treas. Reg. §§ 301.7701-2, 301.7701-3, 301.9100-1 through 301.9100-3, 1.965-4(c)(2)

Full text (IRS public release)

Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
Washington, DC 20224

Number: 202634009
Third Party Communication: None
Release Date: 8/21/2026
Date of Communication: Not Applicable
Index Number: 7701.00-00, 9100.00-00,
9100.31-00
Person To Contact:
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Refer Reply To:
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Date:
May 26, 2026

LEGEND

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Dear --------------:

This letter responds to a letter dated October 31, 2025, submitted on behalf of X by X's authorized representatives, requesting an extension of time under § 301.9100-3(c) of the Procedure and Administration Regulations to file an election under § 301.7701-3(c) to be treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes.

FACTS

According to the information submitted, X was formed on Date under the laws of Country. X represents that it is a foreign entity eligible to elect to be disregarded as an entity separate from its owner effective Date. However, X inadvertently failed to timely file Form 8832, Entity Classification Election, to be treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes.

X represents that it acted reasonably and in good faith. X also represents that granting the requested relief will not prejudice the interests of the government.

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LAW & ANALYSIS

Section 301.7701-3(a) provides, in pertinent part, that a business entity that is not classified as a corporation under § 301.7701-2(b)(1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), or (8) (an eligible entity) can elect its classification for federal tax purposes as provided in
§ 301.7701-3. An eligible entity with a single owner can elect to be classified as an association or to be disregarded as an entity separate from its owner.

Section 301.7701-3(b)(2)(i) provides that, unless the entity elects otherwise, a foreign eligible entity is (A) a partnership if it has two or more members and at least one member does not have limited liability; (B) an association if all members have limited liability; or (C) disregarded as an entity separate from its owner if it has a single owner that does not have limited liability. Section 301.7701-3(b)(2)(ii) provides, in part, that for purposes of § 301.7701-3(b)(2)(i), a member of a foreign eligible entity has limited liability if the member has no personal liability for the debts of or claims against the entity by reason of being a member.

Section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(i) provides that an eligible entity may elect to be classified other than as provided under § 301.7701-3(b), or to change its classification, by filing Form 8832 with the service center designated on Form 8832.

Section 301.7701-3(c)(1)(iii) provides that an election made under section 301.7701- 3(c)(1)(i) is effective on the date specified by the entity on Form 8832 or on the date filed if no such date is specified on the election form. The effective date specified on Form 8832 cannot be more than 75 days prior to the date on which the election is filed and cannot be more than 12 months after the date the election is filed.

Under § 301.9100-1(c), the Commissioner may grant a reasonable extension of time to make a regulatory election, or a statutory election (but no more than six months except in the case of a taxpayer who is abroad), under all subtitles of the Internal Revenue Code, except subtitles E, G, H, and I. Section 301.9100-1(b) defines the term "regulatory election" as including an election whose due date is prescribed by a regulation published in the Federal Register.

Sections 301.9100-1 through 301.9100-3 provide standards that the Commissioner will use to determine whether to grant an extension of time to make an election. Section 301.9100-2 provides automatic extensions of time for making certain elections. Section 301.9100-3 provides rules for requesting extensions of time for regulatory elections that do not meet the requirements of § 301.9100-2. Section 301.9100- 3(a) provides that requests for relief subject to § 301.9100-3 will be granted when the taxpayer provides evidence (including affidavits described in § 301.9100-3(e)) to establish to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that the taxpayer acted reasonably and in good faith, and the grant of relief will not prejudice the interests of the Government.

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CONCLUSION

Based solely on the facts submitted and the representations made, we conclude that the requirements of §§ 301.9100-1 and 301.9100-3 have been satisfied. As a result, X is granted an extension of time of 120 days from the date of this letter to make an election to be treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes effective Date. X should make the election by filing a properly executed Form 8832 with the appropriate service center. A copy of this letter should be attached to the form.

This ruling is contingent on the owners of X filing, within 120 days of the date of this letter, all required federal income tax returns and information returns (including amended returns) consistent with the requested relief granted in this letter. These returns may include, but are not limited to, the following forms: (i) Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations, (ii) Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships, and (iii) Form 8858, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Foreign Disregarded Entities, such that these forms reflect the consequences of the relief granted in this letter. A copy of this letter should be attached to any such returns.

If applicable, the election made by the entity described above is disregarded for purposes of determining the amounts of all § 965 elements of all United States shareholders of the entity described above if the election otherwise would change the amount of any § 965 element of any such United States shareholder. See § 1.965- 4(c)(2).

Except as expressly provided herein, no opinion is expressed or implied concerning the federal tax consequences of the facts described above under any other provision of the Code and the regulations thereunder. In addition, § 301.9100-1(a) provides that the granting of an extension of time for making an election is not a determination that the taxpayer is otherwise eligible to make the election.

We express no opinion concerning the assessment of any interest, additions to tax, additional amounts, or penalties for failure to file a timely tax or information return with respect to any taxable year that may be affected by this ruling. For example, we express no opinion as to whether a taxpayer is entitled to relief from any penalty on the basis that the taxpayer had reasonable cause for failure to file timely any income tax or information returns.

The ruling contained in this letter is based upon information and representations submitted by the taxpayer and accompanied by a penalty of perjury statement executed by an appropriate party. While this office has not verified any of the material submitted in support of the ruling request, it is subject to verification on examination.

This ruling is directed only to the taxpayer requesting it. Section 6110(k)(3) provides that it may not be used or cited as precedent.

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Pursuant to a power of attorney on file with this office, we are sending a copy of this letter to X's authorized representatives.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Van Hove
Acting Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs, Trusts, and Estates)

By:
Joy C. Spies
Senior Technician Reviewer, Branch 1
Office of the Associate Chief Counsel
(Passthroughs, Trusts, and Estates)

Enclosure
Copy for § 6110 purposes

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