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- If you plan to hire employees select the state where your employees are based out of
- If you do not have employees select the state where your major customers are based out of
- If you are confused go for Delaware or wyoming
- You can get more details here – https://businesssetup.in/which-state-should-you-register-your-company-in-usa/
Search the name if available
You want to check if the name is available. Suppose you want to incorporate a company in Delaware you can check if the name is available on their website – https://icis.corp.delaware.gov/Ecorp/EntitySearch/NameSearch.aspx
File the incorporation for with the state you want to register in
Basics of incorporating in USA
- The incorporation process is completely online and can be done remotely
- There is no minimum requirement of shareholding or directorship
- There is no minimum requirement of capital
Details and documents required
- Name of proposed company
- Activity of company
- Proposed authorised capital
- Name of Directors and officials of the company
- Passport of foreign individuals
- Details of registered agent and company address in USA
The company can be formed in 4-7 business days. More details about company registration can be found here – https://businesssetup.in/register-company-in-usa/
We can assist you with the complete process.
Apply for EIN
EIN is like PAN in India. It is mandatory to apply for EIN. EIN can be obtained in 4-7 weeks after the company is incorporated by filing form SS4. It can be applied here – https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
Open a Bank Account
There are some banks where you can open a bank account remotely. Documents needed for a bank account are:
- Certificate of registration
- EIN
- Passport of Shareholder
- Address and office address of shareholder
You can open an account here – https://app.mercury.com/onboarding
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost to register a company in USA is generally USD 450 professional fees + Statefiling fees. For example its around USD 150 for Delaware
Yes any one can register a company in USA remotely.
About Rohit Lohade
Rohit Lohade is a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience. He has assisted more than 300 Gobal Companies with India Entry Strategy