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Why Set Up a Delaware CompanyDelaware does not have an income tax for corporations that are not actually conducting a business in Delaware. LLCs pay a flat annual fee to the State, and assuming they are not doing business in Delaware are not subject to income tax.
For use overseas, LLCs are a much better vehicle. Business corporations formed anywhere in the 50 States or District of Columbia are subject to Federal income tax, but LLCs composed of a single non-resident member are disregarded for tax purposes, and LLCs with more than one member, all of whom are non-residents, are considered foreign partnerships for federal tax purposes.
Whether a corporation or an LLC, Delaware companies have no residency requirements to be a shareholder/member, and the officers & directors/managers also do not have be residents. However, because it is the owners of the LLC, not the management, that determines the tax status of the company, management and control of the LLC can be handled by US residents, and business conducted by US resident employees, without subjecting the company to US tax, as long as the company does not have US-source income, and does not file a US tax return to take deductions for expenses.
Delaware companies are excellent for:- holding companies (companies that own other companies)
- investment companies
- companies that own trademarks, patents and other intellectual property
- companies that will be operating in several States
Our Delaware expertiseUSA Corporate Services Inc. has over 20 years of experience in the formation of companies for residents and non-residents of the USA. With the help of our strategic partners here in New York City and around the country, we can help your company set up a subsidiary in the United States, quickly and efficiently, so that your firm can get a faster start.
Whether your firm just needs someone to incorporate a company, or needs help with the initial business plan, or arranging legal, accounting, immigration, marketing, public relations and human resources help, or would like a local director/manager who would help the company directly, USA Corporate Services is here to help you prosper in the US market.
As a corporate member of the Asia Offshore Association, USA also has connections and expertise in the Asian corporate market, as well having formed thousands of US and offshore companies on behalf of European, Australasian and Latin American clients.
Services are available in Mandarin, Taiwanese and Spanish, as well as English. Email us at nyc @ usa-corporate.com or call us at +1-212-239-5050 to set up an appointment or to learn more about we can make your American experience easier, faster and more profitable.
Delaware Company Fees for International Use
Delaware International Limited Liability Company (LLC) PackageInternational LLC package includes:
- Name search
- Preparation & filing of Articles of Formation
- Government filing fee
- Government Expedited filing fee
- Preparation of Organizational Minutes and Operating Agreement
- Registered Agent service for 12 Months
- Courier Delivery
Package fee: USD 710.00
Second and subsequent year fees
Registered Service for 12 months: USD 175.00
Delaware Government fee: USD 200.00
Optional Services| Company Secretary Services for 12 Months | USD 250.00 |
| Certified copy of Articles of Organization | USD 220.00 |
| Certificate of Goodstanding | USD 210.00 |
| Apostille added to cost of document | USD 100.00 |
| Apostilled prepared orgn. minutes and by-laws | USD 175.00 |
| International Courier Shipping (depending on location) *Need country of intended use for an apostille |
USD 45.00 to USD 125.00 |
Delaware Corporation FeesInternational Business Corporation Package includes:
- Name search
- Preparation & filing of Certification of Incorporation
- Government filing fee, including county filing fees
- Government Expedited filing fee
- Preparation of Organizational Minutes and Bylaws
- Registered Agent service for 12 Months
- Courier Delivery
Package fee: USD 710.00
Second Year Fees (and after)Registered agent fee (annual: USD 175.00
Delaware Government fee: USD 65.00
Optional Services| Company Secretary Services for 12 Months | USD 250.00 |
| Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation | USD 220.00 |
| Goodstanding certificate | USD 210.00 |
| Apostille added to cost of document | USD 100.00 |
| Prepared organizational minutes and by-laws | USD 75.00 |
| Apostilled prepared organizational minutes and by-laws | USD 175.00 |
| International Courier Shipping(depending on location) | USD 75.00 to USD 125.00 |
Delaware Redomiciliation (Domestication) PackageDelaware allows a foreign company to become a Delaware Corporation or LLC. We highly recommend for our foreign clients to domesticate as an LLC to take advantage of the tax benefits of the LLC.
Package includes:
- Name availability search
- Preparation and filing of the Domestication documents
- Government filing fees
- Government expediting fees
- Preparation and filing of the LLC Articles of Formation
- Government filing fees
- Government expediting fees
- Preparation of the Operating Agreement
- Registered Agent service for 12 months
- Courier Delivery
Package fee: USD 1,100.00
To quickly start the process of domesticating/redomiciliating an existing company to Delaware as an LLC, use our Online Redomiciliation Order Form.
For a complete quote on the cost of a company, or to obtain a list of currently available shelf companies, please contact us at info @ usa-corporate.com