U.S. company formation
Land in the U.S. compliantly — starting with your company
Forming a U.S. company means legally establishing your own legal entity (such as an LLC or C-Corp) in a U.S. state. It can open a U.S. bank account, sign contracts, receive payments and register trademarks — and it's your first step into the U.S. tax and credit systems. For non-U.S. tax residents, a U.S. company lets you operate legitimately as a U.S. entity on Amazon, your own store and other platforms, and put your cash flow and compliance on solid footing. We help you choose a state, prepare the documents, apply for an EIN, and set up a registered agent and address — so your company is on a compliant track from day one.
Who it's for
- Cross-border sellers who want to operate as a U.S. entity on Amazon, their own store and other platforms
- Founders planning a long-term U.S. presence who need a local legal entity
- Sellers who need a U.S. company to open a bank account, register a trademark or connect payment channels
- Non-U.S. tax residents who want to separate personal accounts from business operations
How it works
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Discuss needs and choose a structure
We learn about your business and goals and help you compare LLC vs. C-Corp, and states such as Delaware / Wyoming / Nevada on tax, privacy and annual-maintenance costs, then recommend what fits (the final decision is yours).
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Confirm details and prepare documents
We settle the company name, member/shareholder structure and state of formation, prepare organizational documents (e.g. articles of organization), and run a name check.
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File with the Secretary of State
We file the formation application with your chosen state's Secretary of State and await official documents such as the certificate of formation; timing varies by state.
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Apply for an EIN (federal tax number)
We apply to the IRS for your company's EIN — the federal employer identification number generally needed for filing, opening a bank account and connecting to platforms.
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Set up registered agent and address
We arrange a registered agent (RA) and registered address in the state of formation to receive official and legal documents and meet the state's ongoing compliance requirements.
- Help choosing entity type (LLC / C-Corp) and state, with an explanation of the tax, privacy and cost trade-offs
- Name check + filing with the Secretary of State, with delivery of official formation documents
- EIN (federal tax number) application to the IRS on your behalf
- First-year registered agent (RA) + U.S. registered address service
- Reminders and guidance on ongoing compliance — BOI beneficial-owner reporting, annual reports, franchise tax
- Passport or valid ID of the founders/members/shareholders
- Your proposed company name (2–3 alternatives recommended for the name check)
- Ownership percentages and roles of members/shareholders
- The founder's overseas contact address, email and phone
- A brief description of your planned business (to guide structure and compliance advice)
FAQ
LLC or C-Corp — which suits cross-border sellers?
They differ in structure and tax treatment: an LLC is flexible and taxed on a pass-through basis by default, which suits most small and mid-size sellers; a C-Corp is a separate taxpaying entity, common for projects raising funding or bringing in investors. Which fits depends on your ownership, funding plans and tax arrangements. We advise based on your situation, but the choice is yours — for major tax questions we recommend also consulting a tax professional.
What's the difference between Delaware, Wyoming and Nevada?
States differ in corporate tax, privacy protection, and annual reporting and maintenance costs. Some are known for mature corporate law suited to fundraising; others for no state income tax and stronger privacy. There's no absolute best — only what fits your business — and we'll explain each state's pros and cons for your model.
I'm outside the U.S. and won't travel there — can I still form a company and get an EIN?
Yes, it can all be done remotely — no U.S. visit required. We help prepare documents, file the formation and apply for the EIN. Note that whether and when the EIN is issued is the IRS's decision; we prepare the application correctly and completely but can't promise a specific issuance time.
Are a registered agent and address required?
Yes. U.S. states generally require a company to have a registered agent (RA) and registered address in the state of formation to receive government and legal documents. It's a hard requirement for staying compliant — missing it can get your company flagged as non-compliant or even dissolved — so our service includes the first-year RA and address by default.
What do I need to do each year after the company is formed?
Formation is just the start. Ongoing obligations follow — annual reports, franchise tax in some states, and federal BOI beneficial-owner reporting. The specific items, amounts and timing vary by state and company. We'll explain them and send due-date reminders to help you avoid penalties from oversights.
Interested in U.S. company formation?
Tell us your situation and we'll help you find the right path, list the documents you need, and outline your next step.