You do want to consider the qualified joint venture, which would allow you each to have credit for social security earnings on which retirement income is based.
If you classify your wife as an employee , she will earn retirement benefits through the payroll system.
Here is a great article as you consider both options.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/married-couples-in-business
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