Rather simple. America has one of the easiest company formation processes in the world. To start a business in the U.S., you will need to go through the following steps:

1. Choose the state for company formation. That choice is crucial, as you will be required to register your company within a specific state’s jurisdiction. It isn’t possible to get registered within the entire country’s jurisdiction, so any business will require following state laws. The most popular states for registration are Delaware, Wyoming, and Florida. However, depending on the nature of your business, another state might be more advantageous. Our experts can assist you in selecting the most suitable state. And you can calculate the registration cost for various states here.
2. Select the legal form of your business. Typically, foreign business owners choose to form either a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a C-Corporation (C-Corp). Each form has its own advantages and disadvantages. The good news is, if you’re unsure, you can start with an LLC and later convert it to a C-Corp, or make an election to treat the LLC as a C-Corp for tax purposes. You can read more about company types here.
3. Come up with a company name. Feel free to use your imagination. But remember that the name should be unique and not misleading.
4. Plan the business launch strategy (optional for small businesses). Company formation in the USA involves the strategic planning of your company’s future activities, including:
   – protection of intellectual property rights;
   – tax planning;
   – office expenses;
   – employee costs;
   – obtaining permits, licenses, etc.
5. Prepare and submit the necessary documents for company registration to the state authorities. This includes filling out and submitting the appropriate paperwork to the Secretary of State. The documents vary based on the state and the type of company. They can be Articles/Certificate of Organization or Articles/Certificate of Incorporation.
6. Arrange internal company documents. It is recommended to formalize the company’s internal structure by creating an operating agreement, bylaws, registers, and other required documents, before actually starting the business. The specific set of documents required will depend on the state and the company’s structure.
7. Obtain a tax identification number for the company. Every U.S. company needs an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for tax purposes.
8. Open a bank account. There are two options for opening a bank account: remotely or in-person with a bank representative. Most banks in the U.S. prefer to have the company representative present, so if you plan to open an account on your own, it is better to plan a trip in advance.