How to Open a US company

Download our Free Incorporation Guide and Order Form to set up a Business Corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) in any US State and DC.


This guide and order form is for US Residents only.

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Incorporation is the key step in getting your business started, providing you with the asset protection and stability you need. It is important to follow all the steps of setting up a business, as failure to do so can be held against you in case of litigation.

Business Entity Start-up Checklist:

  • Choose the type of business entity that you want for your new business.
  • Determine who will own the company, and who will invest how much, and what they expect to get in return
  • Determine who will manage the company: for corporations, pick the officers and directors; for LLCs pick the Managers or Members
  • Choose a state of incorporation
  • Choose a name for your company
  • File the incorporation papers
  • Hold the organizational meeting and adopt the bylaws (for corporations); adopt the operating agreement (for LLCs)
  • Obtain a federal tax number (Employer Identification Number). Your company will likely be filing returns and reports to the Federal and/or State government, and must have its own identification number.
  • Open a bank account. You must never mix business and personal money, unless you enjoy IRS audits or having your company called a sham.
  • Obtain any further financing
  • Get a location to work from, lease an office

Every state requires a registered agent to represent the company within that state if the company is incorporated or authorized to do business there. USA Corporate Services Inc. provides registered agent service for all 50 States and the District of Columbia. If you are forming a new company and need a registered agent, we would be pleased to assist you.


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