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Delaware C-Corps, LLCs and the federal EIN — the right US vehicle formed remotely, with the registrations and records investors and the IRS expect.
C-Corp or LLC, Delaware or home state — the choice drives your tax, your fundraising and your filing burden. We form the right US vehicle for non-resident founders, obtain the EIN, and set up the registrations and records so the entity is investable and compliant from incorporation, all handled remotely.
C-Corp or LLC and state chosen for tax, investors and exit.
Formation, registered agent and organisational documents.
Federal Employer Identification Number obtained for non-residents.
Founder shares, par value and an investable cap table.
State and franchise registrations as required.
Bylaws, resolutions and the first compliance calendar.
We fix entity type, state and equity.
We incorporate and appoint a registered agent.
We obtain the EIN for the entity.
We set up records, registrations and the calendar.
We form the US entity your investor, your bank and the IRS will each accept — with the EIN and records done right the first time.
| Filing | C-corporation | Foreign-owned single-member LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Federal return | Form 1120, with Form 5472 if 25% foreign-owned | Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 |
| Delaware | Annual report and franchise tax by 1 March | Annual LLC tax of USD 300 by 1 June |
| India | Annual Performance Report by 31 December; Schedule FA in the owner’s return | Same |
The penalty for a missed Form 5472 is USD 25,000. See Form 5472 for Indian-owned US LLCs and US LLC for Indian residents.
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