What is US Incorporation?
US Incorporation means
legally registering a business as a corporation in the United States. It’s a
way to create a separate legal entity for your business — protecting your
personal assets and giving your company official recognition in the US.
Popular entity types:
Benefits of US Incorporation:
1.
Limited
Liability Protection:
Owners’ personal assets (house, car, savings) stay protected from business
debts and lawsuits.
2.
Credibility
& Brand Value:
US-registered companies gain higher trust for international clients, investors,
and banks.
3.
Easy
to Open US Bank Account:
Helps in international transactions and payment gateway access like PayPal,
Stripe (US accounts).
4.
Tax
Planning Benefits:
Certain states like Delaware, Wyoming, Nevada have low or no corporate tax
benefits.
5.
Global
Business Expansion:
Easily sell services/products globally with a US-registered company name.
6.
Easier
to Attract Investors:
US-based corporations are preferred by angel investors and venture capitalists.
Process of US Incorporation:
Step-by-step:
Choose Company
Type:
LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp (most Indians/foreigners go for LLC)
Select a State for Registration:
Popular states — Delaware, Wyoming, Nevada, Florida.
Decide Company Name:
Unique and available in your selected state.
Appoint a Registered Agent:
A local US-based contact address mandatory for legal communication.
File Incorporation Documents:
Submit Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization (for LLC).
Get EIN (Employer Identification Number):
Like a business PAN number from IRS — required for tax and banking.
Apply for US
Business Bank Account:
Open an account physically or digitally through platforms like Mercury, Wise,
or Relay.
Get Business Licenses (if required):
Depending on business
nature and state.
Criteria / Eligibility for US
Incorporation:
Foreigners can register a US company
No US citizenship or residency is required to start an LLC or C-Corp.
Minimum 1 Director/Owner
You can be the sole owner or have partners.
US Registered
Agent Address Required
Must appoint a US-based agent/company to receive official notices.
Unique Company Name
Name should be available in the chosen state’s company registry.
Incorporation is the legal process of registering a business entity (like a Corporation or LLC) in the United States. It gives your business a separate legal identity from its owners, allowing it to enter contracts, open bank accounts, and operate independently.
✅ Access to the global US market ✅ Strong legal protection for owners (Limited Liability) ✅ Easier to open US business bank accounts and payment gateways ✅ Credibility with customers and investors ✅ Tax optimization opportunities ✅ Eligibility for US business visa in some cases
LLC (Limited Liability Company) C-Corporation (C-Corp) S-Corporation (S-Corp) (for US residents only)
Popular states for incorporation: Delaware: Business-friendly laws, privacy, low fees Wyoming: No state tax, low annual fees Nevada: No corporate income tax, privacy protection
Yes, NRIs and foreign nationals can register a US company (LLC or C-Corp) without needing US citizenship or residency.
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