Company registration · United States
Company registration in the United States access to the market, payments and investors
- Support
- from $1 200
- Registration time
- 1-5 days
- Federal corporate income tax
- 21%
An American company opens the door to payment systems, marketplaces and venture money.
The state is chosen by task, and the tax treatment depends on the form you pick.
Registration
from $1 200
Turnkey work by BRIDGES. Government fees and duties appear as a separate line in the estimate at actual rates.
See packages1-5 days
Incorporation in most states
21%
Federal corporate income tax
Payment systems
Access for the business
Who it suitsUSA
Who the United States suits
Working on the company structure- 01Sellers on American marketplaces
- 02SaaS and IT products with US customers
- 03Startups raising venture investment
- 04Agencies and consultancies serving American clients
- 05Businesses that need American payment systems
Does not suit
- You want to avoid reporting: filings here are strict
- There are no American clients or investors at all
- You are counting on anonymity
- There is no budget for an accountant familiar with US rules
Company forms4
Which company to open
The choice between an LLC and a corporation determines how you will be taxed.
- 01Limited Liability Company · LLC
Services, e-commerce, consulting, agencies.
Flexible management and no double taxation.
Members report the income personally, including at home.
- 02C Corporation · C-Corp
Startups raising venture capital.
The standard form for investors and share option plans.
Two levels of tax and heavier administration.
- 03S Corporation · S-Corp
Businesses whose owners are US persons.
One level of tax with corporate form.
Not available to non-resident owners.
- 04Branch · branch of a foreign company
An existing business entering the US market.
No new legal entity is required.
Complex taxation and full liability of the parent.
Packagesfrom $1 200
Three ways to launch
The scope is built from real scenarios. The amount depends on the form and on how much reporting is needed.
01 · 1-2 weeks
Company
from $1 200
A quick start with an American entity
- Choice of state and form for your task
- Incorporation with the state authority
- Registered agent and address for the first year
- Full set of corporate documents
- Federal tax number
02 · 3-8 weeks
Company, account and payments
from $3 200
An operating business with real settlements
- Everything in the Company package
- Bank or payment institution profile and submission
- Connection of payment systems
- Accounting set-up and a reporting schedule
- Support with correspondence
03 · from 4 weeks
Turnkey with reporting
by project
A structure with staff, goods or investors
- Everything in the Company, account and payments package
- Sales tax registrations where a presence arises
- Payroll registration and administration
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Federal and state tax returns
State fees, franchise taxes and payroll contributions appear as separate lines in the quote.
TaxesUSA
Taxes in the United States
Federal tax, state tax and the owner-level position all have to be considered together.
Taxes in the United States
USA
- 1-5 days
- Incorporation in most states
- from $1 200
- BRIDGES fee
- 21%
- Federal corporate income tax
- Payment systems
- Access for the business
- Federal corporate income tax
- A rate of 21% applies to corporations.
- LLC taxation
- By default the profit is taxed at member level; the company itself pays no federal income tax.
- State taxes
- Vary by state: income tax, franchise tax or fixed annual fees.
- Sales tax
- Charged at state level once a presence arises there.
- Withholding on payments abroad
- Certain payments to non-residents are subject to withholding, reduced by treaty where applicable.
- Beneficial ownership reporting
- Under the interim final rule of March 2025, companies formed in the United States are exempt from the federal beneficial ownership report; foreign companies registering to do business still report.
Annual upkeep
- Registered agent
- Annual report or franchise tax
- Federal tax return
- State returns
- Sales tax returns
- Payroll filings
- Bookkeeping
- Bank compliance
State fees, franchise taxes and payroll contributions appear as separate lines in the quote.
Bank
The bank account after incorporation
A classic bank wants a presence; payment institutions work with non-residents remotely.
- 01What the bank looks at
The activity, the customers, expected turnover, the presence in the country and the source of funds.
- 02Which documents are needed
Corporate documents, the tax number, owner identification and a description of the business.
- 03Where the account is opened
With American banks where there is a presence, otherwise with payment institutions serving non-residents.
- 04What we do
We prepare the file, choose the institution and run the submission through to the result.
Most non-resident founders start with a payment institution and move to a bank once there is turnover and a footprint. We plan that path in advance.
Stages1-2 weeks
How the work runs
Timelines are split by who is responsible.
- 01Consultation and structure
Task, form, state, taxes, banking.
One meeting - 02Quote and contract
We fix the scope of work and the amount.
1-2 days - 03Incorporation
Filing with the state authority and issue of the documents.
1-5 days - 04Federal tax number
Application and issue of the number for the company.
1-4 weeks - 05Account and payments
Bank file, submission and connection of payment systems.
The institution sets the timing - 06Reporting set-up
Accounting, registrations and the filing calendar.
1-2 weeks
Result: The outcome is an American company with a tax number, an account, connected payments and a clear reporting schedule.
ComparisonUSA
Delaware, Wyoming or Florida
| Delaware | Wyoming | |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation with investors | the venture standard | lower |
| Annual state costs | higher | low |
| Corporate law | the most developed case law | simple and predictable |
| Privacy | moderate | higher |
| Best form | C-Corp for fundraising | LLC for operations |
| Banking | realistic | realistic |
| Who it suits better | startups with investors | operating businesses and e-commerce |
Delaware is chosen when investors are coming, Wyoming when the priority is cheap and simple upkeep. Florida makes sense when there is a real presence in the state.
TeamBRIDGES
Company team
Questions
Registration questions
Which state should I choose?+
Delaware for venture investment, Wyoming for cheap operating upkeep, and the state of actual presence when you have staff or a warehouse there.
LLC or corporation?+
An LLC suits operating businesses and is taxed at member level. A C-Corp is the standard for raising venture money.
Does an LLC pay federal income tax?+
By default no: the profit is taxed at member level, including for non-resident members.
Can a non-resident own an American company?+
Yes. There are no residency requirements for LLC members or corporate shareholders.
How long does it take to get a federal tax number?+
From a few days to several weeks depending on how the application is filed.
How hard is it to open a bank account?+
A classic bank usually wants a presence; payment institutions work with non-residents remotely.
Do I have to report beneficial owners?+
Under the interim final rule of March 2025, companies formed in the United States are exempt; foreign companies registering to do business still file.
What is sales tax?+
A state-level tax on sales. Registration is required in states where the business has a presence.
Will the company help me get a visa?+
Owning a company is not by itself a basis for a visa; business immigration is a separate process.
What happens if returns are not filed?+
Penalties accrue, the company loses good standing and the bank may close the account.
Do I have to declare the company at home?+
As a rule yes: owning a foreign company creates obligations in your country of residence.
What does upkeep cost?+
Registered agent, state report or franchise tax, accounting and returns. We set it out three years ahead.
A company for your task
Tell us what the company will do: we will check whether the country fits and show the launch and upkeep budget before the contract.
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Company registration
Want a company in the USA?
Write to us, we will set it up. We will choose the form, calculate the launch and the annual upkeep, register the company and help open the account.
