United States company formation and documents
Registration in the United States is specific to the selected state and entity type. WeCorp handles the formation application, company records and EIN arrangements, with documents matched to the LLC or C Corporation structure. The package and separately charged bank-account services are set out below.
United States formation services
- Company-name checking, state filing documents and arrangements to pay government registration fees.
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) application.
- A standard operating agreement, first board minutes, applicable Statement of Information and a banking board resolution.
- A company kit with metal seal, share certificates, director/member registers and share-transfer records.
- Consultation on incorporation and continuing compliance.
Bank-account opening services are charged separately.
United States formation process
- Prepare market research and a business plan.
- Choose the state and operating location.
- Compare entity forms such as C Corporation and LLC.
- Confirm the name and any relevant trademark, DBA or domain arrangements.
- Arrange a registered agent and file with the state.
- Apply for an EIN and applicable state tax identifiers.
- Obtain the licences and permits required for the activity.
- Arrange banking separately.
Application documents
- Proposed name, state, business plan, ownership and entity form.
- Corporate shareholder incorporation documents, constitution, member/director records and ownership structure; Hong Kong companies also supply business registration, the annual return and Significant Controllers Register.
- Offshore corporate shareholders provide a certificate of incumbency issued within the last six months. A more complex company structure also requires an ownership chart.
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Offshore company formation
Offshore companies can form part of a cross-border trading, investment or ownership structure. The jurisdiction and company type need to suit the intended activities, ownership and place of management, with continuing record-keeping and filing obligations considered from the outset.
Contact WeCorp
Enquiries about company formation, company secretary, accounting, tax filing and virtual office services are welcome by telephone, WhatsApp or email. Telephone: +852 3892 5618. WhatsApp: +852 6679 7440.
Frequently asked questions
How is an LLC or C Corporation selected?
The choice depends on ownership, management, business activities and investment plans. Registration documents are prepared for the selected company form.
Is bank-account opening included in the formation package?
The package includes the applicable banking resolution. Bank-account opening services are charged separately and include preliminary application follow-up.
What administration follows after incorporation?
The company maintains its records and registered-agent arrangements and completes the applicable state and federal filings for its company form and business activities.
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