Company formation in United States

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Important: a non-resident's right to own the company does not automatically grant a right to live, work or manage it from that country. Immigration, work permits, substance, effective management and tax residence are assessed separately.

• —SaaS, software, e-commerce and international service companies.
• —Ventures targeting US investors, for which a Delaware C-Corporation is more commonly suitable.
• —Owner-managed businesses for which LLC flexibility is appropriate after tax analysis.

• —Delaware LLC, a flexible form governed by an operating agreement, with tax classification depending on ownership and elections.
• —Delaware C-Corporation, a stock structure commonly preferred for option plans and institutional investment.
• —A Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), whose charter states a specific public benefit alongside profit objectives.
• —Limited Partnership (LP) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) structures for funds, professional practices and joint ventures.
• —A Statutory Trust, a specialist structure for funds, securitisation and selected investment mandates rather than a standard operating company.

• —Every Delaware entity must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Delaware.
• —An LLC may have one or more members; a C-Corporation establishes a board, officers, authorised shares and cap table.
• —An IRS EIN is generally needed after the state filing. The process depends on the responsible party's residence and filing channel.
• —Delaware incorporation does not replace foreign qualification, licences, sales/payroll taxes or other obligations in states where the business actually operates.

• —A passport or other acceptable ID for every founder, director and ultimate beneficial owner (UBO).
• —Proof of residential address, usually issued within the previous three months; the reviewing party sets the exact validity period.
• —A transparent ownership chart through to natural persons and, for a corporate founder, its registry documents and authorised resolutions.
• —A description of the product, markets, counterparties, expected turnover, source of funds and source of wealth, supported by evidence.
• —A Certificate of Formation for an LLC or Certificate of Incorporation for a corporation.
• —An operating agreement or bylaws, incorporator/board actions, share issuances and a cap table.
• —EIN application data, applicable US mailing details and responsible-party information.

1. 01Choose the state and entity form based on funding, owner tax status, team and markets.
2. 02Appoint a registered agent, clear the name and file the formation document.
3. 03Complete internal resolutions and ownership records and apply for an EIN.
4. 04Check additional state registrations and prepare the banking/KYB pack.

• —An LLC is not automatically tax-free: federal classification may be disregarded entity, partnership or corporation, and foreign owners may have separate filings.
• —A C-Corporation is subject to federal corporate income tax; Delaware franchise tax and taxes in operating states must also be reviewed.
• —Sales tax, payroll, withholding and international information returns depend on operations. A US tax adviser should review the setup before transactions begin.

General overview, not personal tax or legal advice. Rules are rechecked before filing.

• —The provider reviews the EIN, formation documents, operating agreement/bylaws, UBOs, US nexus, contracts, website and source of funds.
• —Some banks require physical presence, an SSN/ITIN or a verified US address; fintech eligibility rules may change without notice.

• —Delaware corporations file an annual report and pay franchise tax; LLCs pay their Delaware annual tax by a separate deadline.
• —Federal and state tax returns, information returns and registered-agent renewal as applicable.
• —Maintenance of the cap table, minutes/consents, licences and registrations in operating states.

• —Choosing an LLC without analysing the owner's tax residence can create unexpected filings or double taxation.
• —FinCEN beneficial-ownership rules have changed; BOI applicability must be checked on the formation date rather than from old guidance.
• —A Delaware entity may need to register and pay taxes in another state due to employees, an office, inventory or sales.

• —LLC/C-Corporation comparison and coordination of the selected Delaware registered agent.
• —Formation filing, a basic corporate book and preparation of EIN application data.
• —KYB pack and US tax-adviser hand-off; the EIN, account and individual tax outcome are not guaranteed.

The exact Basic scope and all exclusions are listed in the pricing section above. Non-standard structures and external costs are agreed before payment.

Requirements checked on August 9, 2026. Before filing, we recheck rules, forms, fees and restrictions with the registration authority.