US INCORPORATION FOR FOREIGN OWNERS
HOW TO INCORPORATE
- What should I do before I incorporate?
Step 1– There are different types of entities such as General Corporation, Closed Corporation, Non-Stock Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership. So, the first step includes choosing the type of business entity suitable for your business.
Step 2– The second step is to choose the business formation package that’s most suitable to your business needs. The package includes all state filing fees, registered agent fees and shipping costs. In addition, please note there are no hidden fe
Step 3– After choosing the package, the next step is to select the name and the suffix that describes the type of business entity. The common suffixes include Incorporated (Inc.), Corporation (Corp.), or Company (Co.). For LLCs, the only allowable endings are LLC, L.L.C., or Limited Liability Company. You should avoid words such as “bank,” insurance,” “trust,” “university,” or “college” in the name of your company.
- Where should I incorporate?
You can incorporate your business anywhere. It is not required that you initiate your business in the state where your business is physically located or from where you conduct most or all of your business.
- How do I get help with incorporating a business in Florida or other states?
- Who should I contact to apply for a federal tax ID number?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also known as Federal Tax identification Number. We will help you obtain an EIN number [as part of our package price / at a reasonable price]. You can order it at the same time as the new formation package.
- How do I become an S-corporation?
- Where should I open my bank account?
BEFORE FORMING YOUR COMPANY
>>CHOOSE A COMPANY NAME-
- Factors to Consider When Naming Your Business
Many businesses start out as freelancers, solo operations, or partnerships. In such cases, sometimes the name of the business doesn’t support building brand awareness or presenting a professional image.
Here are some points to consider as you choose a name:
- How will your name look?
- Brainstorm a list of names.
- Which words describe your business?
- What connotations does it evoke?
- Does it reflect your business philosophy and culture?
- Is the name unique?
At this point, you probably already have few in mind. Highlight the words that are most accurate to your vision. Choose a name that is meaningful and broad. Coined names are more interesting than generic words. Your goal is to end up with an interesting word or combination of words encompassing entire image.
Test your name
After narrowing down three or four names that are expressive and reflect your business, you should consider checking the uniqueness of the name. You can arrive at a final decision by doing consumer research. Choosing a name is the first step towards building a strong company identity that will last as long as you are in business.
>> CHOOSE A BUSINESS ENTITY TYPE-
>> UNDERSTANDING REGISTERED AGENTS-
- Why do you need registered agent?
- What happens if there is no registered agent?
BUSINESS ENTITIES
The United States of America offers different types of business entities to choose from. Selecting the right type of company for your new business helps in maximizing the chances of financial and operational success. We provide a detailed comparison about the options available with all the information you need to learn about limited partnerships, LLCs, general and exempt corporations. For more information, check the below points:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Non-Profit Corporation (INC)
- Delaware Corporation 101
- General Corporation (INC)
- Limited Partnership (LP)
- Close Corporation(INC)
- S-Corporation (INC)
- Compare Business Entities(INC)
MAINTAINING A BUSINESS
- Compliance
- Annual Reports
- Business Licenses & Permits
- Bylaws & Operating Agreements
- Business Coaching
- Compliance Watch
- Registered Agent Service
- Corporate & LLC Kits
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certified Copies
- Stock & Membership Certificates
- Written Consent
- IRS Filings
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- S Corporation Election –Form 2553
- Nonprofit 501(C) Status
- LLC Tax Status Election (Form 8832)
- Other Filings
- Register a Business Name
- Register in Additional States
- E-Filing
- Amendments
- Entity Conversion
- Dissolution
- Reinstatement