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US Company Registration — Required Documents and Process

US companies are registered separately by each state. Foreign nationals do not need to travel to the US or hold US citizenship to own 100% of a US company.

Company Types

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)

    Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, holding companies and online trading; generally taxed on a "pass-through" basis, with no federal income tax at the company level.

  • C-Corporation

    Suitable for bringing in investors, issuing shares and start-ups; subject to federal corporate income tax (21%).

Popular States of Registration

  • Delaware

    Most familiar to investors, with a well-developed body of corporate law.

  • Wyoming

    Low registration and annual fees, with a high level of privacy.

  • Nevada

    No state corporate income tax.

Required Documents and Information

  1. 1

    Proposed Company Name

    Provide 2 to 3 name options; the name must end with "LLC", "Inc." or "Corp.".

  2. 2

    Shareholder and Director Details

    Passport copies and proof of residential address for all shareholders and directors.

  3. 3

    Shareholding Ratio

    Each shareholder's shareholding ratio or number of shares.

  4. 4

    Business Scope

    The business the company intends to carry on.

  5. 5

    Contact Details

    Email address and telephone number.

Registration Steps

  1. 1. Choose the State of Registration and Company Type

  2. 2. Company Name Search

  3. 3. Appoint a Registered Agent

    The registered agent must have an address in the state of registration and is responsible for receiving government and legal documents. We can arrange this for you.

  4. 4. File Registration Documents with the State

    An LLC files Articles of Organization; a corporation files a Certificate of Incorporation, and pays the state filing fees.

  5. 5. Sign Internal Company Documents

    An LLC signs an Operating Agreement; a corporation signs Bylaws, the first directors' resolutions and issues shares.

  6. 6. Apply for a Federal Tax ID (EIN)

    Submit Form SS-4 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); foreign nationals without an SSN or ITIN may apply by fax or mail.

  7. 7. Open a US Corporate Bank Account

  8. 8. Apply for Business Licences

    Depending on the nature of the business, apply to the state or city government for the required licences.

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The information on this page is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice.