USA Company Incorporation.
A US LLC or C-Corp opens the door to Stripe, US bank accounts, and US-based clients who expect a US entity on the invoice — and none of it requires a visa, a US address, or a flight out. What it does require is a registered agent, an EIN, and a state filing that's easy to get wrong from outside the country, which is where most self-filed applications stall.
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The line between required and not.
You need a US entity if
- You bill US clients and they expect to pay a US company, not one overseas
- You need Stripe, PayPal, Mercury, or a similar US payment processor without workarounds
- You're raising from US investors, who typically require a Delaware C-Corp
- You want a US bank account for a SaaS, e-commerce, or consulting business
- You're building a holding structure for future US operations or an acquisition
You likely don't need one if
- All your clients and revenue stay within India
- You have no need for a US bank account or US payment rails
- An Indian entity already satisfies every client and vendor you work with
- You're only exploring the US market and not yet transacting there
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USA Company Incorporation, answered.
Do I need to visit the US to incorporate a company there?
No. Formation, the registered agent appointment, and the EIN application can all be completed remotely from India. Where the process usually slows down is the bank account — some banks want a video call or a US-linked phone number, which is worth planning for before you file rather than after.
LLC or C-Corp — which should I pick?
An LLC suits a founder billing clients directly and taking profits out as they go, with simpler ongoing paperwork. A C-Corp is generally the right call if you're raising venture funding, plan to issue equity to a US team, or want retained earnings taxed at the corporate level. The right structure depends on how the entity will actually be used, which is worth a short conversation before filing.
What is a registered agent and why is it mandatory?
Every US state requires a registered agent — a party with a physical address in that state who can receive legal and tax notices on the company's behalf. It's mandatory for every LLC and corporation, not optional, and most founders based outside the US use a registered agent service rather than trying to maintain one themselves.
Do I need an ITIN or SSN to get an EIN?
No. Foreign founders without a Social Security Number can still obtain an EIN by filing Form SS-4 with the IRS through the appropriate non-SSN route. It takes longer than the instant online process available to US residents, so it's worth building that lead time into your plans if a bank account is time-sensitive.
What ongoing compliance applies after incorporation?
Most states require an annual report and, depending on the state, a franchise tax — Delaware's franchise tax applies regardless of whether the company traded that year. There's also a US federal tax filing obligation even for a foreign-owned entity with no US-source income, which surprises a lot of first-time founders. Missing either can put the entity out of good standing.
Can I open a US bank account without traveling there?
Several US banks and fintech platforms built for foreign founders — Mercury and Wise Business among them — support fully remote account opening once the entity and EIN are in place. Traditional banks are more likely to require an in-person visit, so the fintech route is usually the faster path if you're not planning US travel soon.
One filing, then a yearly renewal.
The incorporation itself takes days, not weeks. What catches founders out is the annual report and franchise tax deadline that follows — we track it so your US entity stays in good standing.