In America, company incorporation takes place at the state level (not the federal level) for both foreign nationals and US citizens. The process will differ from state to state but is generally comprised of two steps:

1. Applying to register in that specific state.
2. Establishing a registered agent with a valid, physical address in the selected state.

Easy Corp Ltd serves as your registered agent authorized to receive legal documents on behalf of your business during standard business hours.

To form a company as an LLC or corporation, formation documents must be filed with the appropriate state agency, which is most often the Secretary of State. You are also required to pay mandatory filing fees.

A corporation’s formation document is typically referenced as the articles of incorporation or certificate of incorporation, depending on the state. The articles of organization or certificate of organization are standard names for LLC formation documents. Formation paperwork is used to advise the state and the public of specific details relating to the company. Formation documents serve as a formal record of reference to the corporation’s or LLC’s existence. LLCs and corporations must supply specific details in their formation documents. The mandatory disclosures vary minimally by state.

US residents will likely need a federal tax identification number (EIN) to start their business. This process requires a social security number. For foreign businesses, an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) may be used instead of a social security number. The internal revenue service (IRS) issues these tax processing numbers to individuals who are required to pay US taxes but are not eligible for a social security number. Residents and non resident aliens as well as foreign nationals fall into this category.