USA

The United States is one of the most popular jurisdictions for doing business due to its stable economy, developed legal system and wide opportunities to enter the international market.

Why the US for business?

High reputation of American companies

Access to global markets

Flexible taxation system and the ability to choose a state with favorable tax conditions

Ease of doing business

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Who is this jurisdiction suitable for?

The United States is an ideal place for:

Еntrepreneurs who want to enter the American market
IT companies, startups working with international clients
Investors looking for a stable business environment

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What do you need to know about US business requirements?

01
Local presence requirements
- A physical or virtual office is required as a registered office.
- The company’s shareholders may be non-US residents
- There is no mandatory requirement for a secretary
02
Legal forms of companies
- LLC (Limited Liability Company) is a flexible structure for small and medium-sized businesses. LLC profits are taxed at the level of shareholders through the filing of individual tax returns
- C-Corp (Corporation) – suitable for large companies and startups planning to attract investments. Corporation profits are taxed at the federal level, as well as at the level of shareholders when distributing dividends
- S-Corp – this option is suitable only for US residents
03
Tax conditions
- There is a three-tiered tax system: federal, state and some municipal taxes
- Dividend tax – 30% for non-US residents
- Corporate tax: federal – 21% + state: Wyoming – 0%, Florida – 5.5%, Delaware – 8.7%, Texas – 0%, Nevada – 0%
04
VAT in the USA
- VAT does not exist, there is an analog – sales tax, which is formed at the state level:
- Wyoming – 4%
- Florida -6%
- Delaware – 0%
- Texas – 6.25%
- Nevada – 6.85%
05
Banking services
- Traditional banks require verification of beneficiaries, business model, and sources of funds (KYC and AML). Usually, the personal presence of the director or owner of the company is required for identification
- Payment systems allow opening an account remotely and offer a simplified verification procedure
06
Annual commitments of the company
- Annual financial report
- Annual static report – update of company data (address, agent, managers)

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FAQ

Is it possible to register a company remotely, without a personal visit?

Yes, registration takes place completely remotely.

How long does it take to register a company in the USA?

Company registration takes up to 3 weeks from the date of receipt of the full set of documents.

What documents are required to register a company in the USA?

The list of required documents includes:

3 preferred company names;
description of the areas of work of the future company;
national and foreign passports of each beneficiary, founder and director;
identification code of each beneficiary, founder and director;
confirmation of the registration address of each beneficiary, founder and director (e.g., a utility bill).

Can a citizen of another country open a company in the United States?

Yes. A person of any nationality can start a business in the United States. No citizenship, residency, or residence in the country is required to register a company.

Do I have to file reports if the company does not conduct business?

Thus, even if a company does not conduct business, it must file zero reports.

Do I need a legal address when registering a company in the USA?

Yes, a legal address is required; it can be either a physical address or a virtual address.

Will I be able to get a VAT number after registering my business?

To make sales in the United States, you do not need to obtain a VAT number.
The equivalent of VAT in the United States is a Sales Tax Permit or Sales Tax ID, depending on the state.

USA

What do you need to know about US business requirements?

Local presence requirements

Legal forms of companies

Tax conditions

VAT in the USA

Banking services

Annual commitments of the company

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