Guides to running a U.S. company
Short, plain answers to common questions. General information, not legal or tax advice.
Delaware franchise tax: how it works and what you pay
Delaware charges a yearly tax based on your shares. Use the calculator to see your amount under both methods.
Getting startedWhy a one-person AI business needs a company
AI lets one founder do the work of a team. The business side still needs a legal company.
Choosing a stateWhich state is best if you live outside the U.S.?
Popular states compared in plain words, and when to use your own U.S. state.
TaxesForm 5472 for foreign-owned companies
Who must file it, when it is due, and why a missed form is expensive.
ComplianceAnnual report deadlines
Every state requires a regular report. How the dates work, and what happens if you miss one.
ClosingHow to close a U.S. company correctly
If you stop work, the company still exists. These are the steps to close it.
Getting startedCan a non-U.S. resident form a U.S. corporation?
Yes. What you need, how the EIN works without an SSN, and what you file each year.
CostsHow much does a U.S. corporation cost to form and keep?
State fees, yearly costs and Zovud fees for the five most common states, in one table.
Choosing a structureC corporation or LLC if you live outside the U.S.?
How each is taxed and filed for a foreign owner, and when a corporation is the better fit.
See your company’s deadlines
Choose a state and a formation month. Clients see this calendar in their dashboard, with reminders.
Yearly state rule
Make your business official.
Form your U.S. company. We keep it compliant every year.
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