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Hello,
Indeed, what you're describing is often referred to as "double taxation," which occurs when corporate profits are taxed at both the company level and again at the individual level when dividends are distributed to shareholders. This is a common feature of the corporate tax system in many countries, including but not limited to the United States, where corporations are treated as separate legal entities for tax.
For closely held private limited companies, several strategies might be employed to mitigate the impact of double taxation, although the specifics can depend greatly on the jurisdiction in which the company operates. Here are a few general strategies: