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The first step is to decide in which state you want your business to be incorporated. Next, which legal entity type you want within that state. There are benefits to each choice and we've laid out some information below to help you decide. The most common option is an LLC incorporated in Delaware.
LLC. A limited liability company is an organizational business structures in the United States that helps business owners separate their personal liabilities from the business liabilities.
C-Corporation. A corporation is an independent entity for tax purposes. Corporations generally pay corporate taxes on their own profits, and their shareholders pay personal income on the capital distributed to them.
Delaware. The gold standard for startups planning to raise funding from angel investors and venture capital firms. Most Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware.
Wyoming. Great state for smaller, privately controlled companies. Extremely low cost, very manageable, and flexible as your company grows.
Once we receive your application, we start the process by submitting your forms to the relevant state and federal agencies. We'll follow up with you and track the progress daily to ensure you get your application processed as fast as possible. Depending on how quickly the state agencies process the registration, you should receive your paperwork back in as little as a week.
Form 8821. Signing Form 8821 authorizes our dedicated compliance team to manage your federal tax registration on your behalf - so your US company is set up correctly from day one.
Form SS-4. We file IRS Form SS-4 on your behalf to register your new US company with the federal government - a required step to hire, file taxes, and open US bank accounts.
We've got you covered. Our full integration with digital banking partners makes the application process completely automated so you won't have to worry about anything.
Bank account is subject to the approval of our partners.
Your federal tax ID number identifies your US company for government filings, banking, and compliance - everything you need to operate legally in the United States. As an IRS-authorized service provider, Firstbase handles your federal registration quickly and accurately - no accountant or attorney required. No US residency, Social Security Number, or ITIN required. Firstbase is built for international founders starting a US company from anywhere in the world.
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We prepare a set of essential legal documents after incorporation. Post-Incorporation documents provide clear and necessary information about company owners, operations, and other vital details about the company once incorporation has been completed. All of the documents will be prepared with standard terms used by top startups.
To stay compliant, you’ll need a U.S. registered agent. Use Firstbase Agent (from $299/yr).
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To stay compliant, you’ll need a U.S. business address. Provide your own address or alternatively Use Firstbase Mailroom (from $35/mo).
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With your business entity created and set up, you'll have access to exclusive rewards and perks available only to Firstbase customers. It's a full menu of software and services that accelerate company growth to give you a major competitive advantage in your industry.
Start, grow, and manage your business. We're with you each step of the way.