Tell us what business you plan to run, which state you will mainly operate in, whether you have US employees or a warehouse, and whether you plan to raise funding. We help you choose between an LLC and a C-Corp, prepare the filing documents, submit the application to the state, and continue with registered agent service, EIN, internal company documents, annual reports and tax filing referrals.
Costs and processing times vary by state, expedited service and selected items, subject to the quotation and service agreement confirmed by both parties.
What We Do
Forming a US company is more than filing one form. You also need to choose the entity type and state, arrange a registered agent, EIN and internal documents, and understand the annual report and tax duties ahead. Sorting these out early reduces follow-up requests and rework.
Based on where you actually operate, employees, warehouse, costs and funding plans, we help you choose an LLC or C-Corp and file with the state government.
An EIN is the company’s federal tax ID, often required for tax filing, bank accounts, payment tools, hiring or working with other companies.
Most states require an in-state registered agent to receive government notices and legal documents. We also explain what the address can and cannot be used for.
Depending on LLC or C-Corp requirements, we prepare operating agreements, bylaws, initial resolutions and other documents covering members, shareholders and officers.
We list the documents banks, payment providers and marketplaces commonly ask for, and check that company name, address, owners, EIN and business description are consistent.
After formation, companies usually renew the registered agent, file state annual reports, pay state fees and handle federal and state tax filings.
Popular States
The first-year fee is not the only thing to compare. Also consider where the company actually operates, ongoing yearly costs, funding plans, and how banks and platforms treat the address and business records.
COLORADO · CO
$195from / reference
The state Periodic Report fee is currently $25; agent, address and other services are quoted separately.
Ask about Colorado
WYOMING · WY
$350from / reference
The annual License Tax is at least $60, or higher based on assets used in Wyoming.
Ask about Wyoming
DELAWARE · DE
$380from / reference
Delaware LLCs currently pay a $300 annual tax; Corporations file an annual report and compute Franchise Tax.
Ask about DelawarePrices above are reference starting prices for common packages. Whether state fees, expedited fees, registered agent, address, EIN, internal documents, annual reports and tax filings are included is subject to the formal quotation and service agreement.
Choosing an Entity Type
LLCs and C-Corps differ in ownership, management, taxation and fundraising. Choosing purely on the lowest price may mean re-forming the entity or preparing extra documents later.
If the company has an office, employees, warehouse, inventory or ongoing business in a state, focus on that state’s registration and tax requirements.
If you expect investors, employee options or a future listing, a C-Corp usually makes shares, directors and financing documents easier to arrange.
Banks and marketplaces run their own reviews of owners, officers, address, website, business description and transactions. Formation alone does not guarantee approval.
Beyond the first filing fee, budget for agent renewal, state annual reports, state taxes, filings and industry licenses.
| Item | LLC | C-Corp in practice |
|---|---|---|
| Common uses | Cross-border e-commerce, independent sites, consulting, SaaS, trade and small-to-mid businesses | Companies planning fundraising, share issuance, employee options or expansion |
| Owners | Owners are members; most states allow foreign individuals or companies to hold | Owners are shareholders; shares, directors and officers can be set up |
| Management | Managed by members themselves or by appointed managers; flexible internal arrangements | Typically divided among shareholders, directors and officers |
| Federal tax | Taxation depends on the number of members and tax elections | The corporation usually pays income tax; dividends may create shareholder-level tax |
| Fundraising | Suits owner-operated or few-member setups; heavier paperwork with many members or rounds | Better suited to venture capital, employee options and multiple equity rounds |
| Non-US residents | Allowed, but withholding, effective connection and information reporting rules must be assessed separately | Shareholding allowed; non-US tax residents generally cannot be S-Corp shareholders |
The above covers common situations only and is not formal legal or tax advice. The final choice depends on shareholders’ tax residency, income sources, places of operation and funding plans.
Process
We check the company name, address, members and stated purpose before filing, to reduce rework caused by inconsistent information.
Confirm location, business type, owners and funding plans
Compare LLC, C-Corp and yearly costs by state
Confirm availability and suffixes such as LLC or Inc.
Verify members, address, registered agent and company info
Submit the application to the Secretary of State
Apply for the federal tax ID and prepare internal files
Deliver documents and explain annual report and tax timing
Deliverables
Document names vary by state and entity type; the exact list follows the service package you choose.
Articles of Organization, Articles of Incorporation, Certificates or state approval receipts.
The EIN assigned by the IRS and its confirmation letter.
LLC operating agreement, C-Corp bylaws and initial resolutions.
May include member registers, share certificates, initial resolutions or minutes.
Which documents banks, platforms, contracts and future annual reports rely on, and how to store them.
Company phone, website and email, plus bank account and payment tool application support.
Annual Duties
Even with no revenue, a company may still need to file state annual reports, pay annual fees or submit tax returns. What is required depends on the state of formation, where it operates, its tax classification, shareholders and transactions.
File the Annual Report or Periodic Report required by your state and pay any License Tax, Franchise Tax or other state fees.
Depending on LLC members, tax elections, foreign owners or shareholder loans, Forms 1120, 1065, 5472 and more may apply.
Do not mix company and personal money. Keep contracts, invoices, platform records and expense vouchers for future filings or reviews.
With employees, offices, warehouses or ongoing activity outside the formation state, Foreign Qualification, sales tax registration or licenses may be needed.
Under current FinCEN rules, companies newly formed in the US generally no longer need to file BOI reports; companies formed elsewhere that later register in the US may still need to. Rules can change — confirm the latest requirements when filing.
Use Cases
Different businesses need different documents. E-commerce, software, trade and fundraising projects differ in address, banking, payments, sales tax, contracts and licenses.
For Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and independent sites. Plan platform review, payment accounts and sales tax documents before forming.
For subscriptions, online tools, content services and remote consulting. Confirm who signs contracts, how you get paid, and where revenue comes from.
For cross-border purchasing, wholesale, logistics and brand distribution. Arrange based on warehouses, import method, sales tax and where contracts are performed.
For projects bringing in investors, setting up shares or entering the US market. Usually needs fuller shareholder, director, share and resolution documents.
Case gallery
The images below are examples of the kinds of company documents, EIN confirmations and other materials you may receive after registration. Document names and formats vary by state, entity type and service package.
Images are shown for illustration of document types only. They do not imply that a government filing, bank account or platform review will be approved.
Testimonials
The following comments come from client reviews and mainly reflect communication, speed and service experience.
“Communication was smooth. What documents were needed at each step was explained in advance, and the formation documents arrived on time.”
“The team explained state choice and yearly costs clearly, which helped us avoid an early misjudgment.”
“We changed entity type midway, and they promptly rearranged the documents and filing for us.”
Frequently asked
Usually yes. Most states allow non-US residents to form an LLC or hold C-Corp shares. Formation, EIN, banking and tax filing are separate steps with their own requirements.
For e-commerce, consulting, SaaS or small-to-mid businesses, many choose an LLC; for investors, employee options or multiple rounds, a C-Corp is usually more convenient. It depends on shareholder status, tax elections and funding plans.
Not necessarily. With an office, employees, warehouse, inventory or ongoing activity in another state, foreign qualification and local annual report, license, sales tax or income tax rules may apply.
Commonly state filing, registered agent, address, formation documents, EIN and internal documents. Coverage, service terms and renewal prices vary by package — check the quotation and agreement.
It depends on the state and expedited service. Colorado is typically about 1–2 business days. EIN, banking, payment tools and licenses are separate and cannot be timed by the state filing speed.
An EIN is the federal tax ID assigned by the IRS. Even without employees, companies often need an EIN for taxes, bank accounts, payment tools or business cooperation.
The registered agent address mainly receives government notices and legal documents. Banks and platforms may also ask for a real operating address, officer address, website, contracts or other identity and business records.
Usually the agent still needs renewing and state annual reports or fees are still due. Federal and state filing duties depend on tax classification, foreign members, shareholder loans and actual operations. No tax due does not mean no filing.
Under current FinCEN rules, companies newly formed in the US generally no longer need to file BOI reports; companies formed elsewhere that later register in the US may still need to. Confirm the latest rules when filing.
No. Banks, payment providers and platforms review owners, business content, address, website and transaction records themselves. Complete and consistent company records make review easier, but approval cannot be guaranteed.
Refund terms follow the agreement. Government fees already paid, failures caused by client documents or cooperation, and other non-refundable cases should all be confirmed before signing.
Tell us what you plan to sell, which platforms you use, whether you need funding, and whether you have US employees or a warehouse. We will suggest a suitable entity type, state, documents and yearly duties.
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