US company registration guide.

The current reference price starts at US$1,200 per company. Each option is priced separately by formation state, entity type and year of formation, and fees do not stack. Older companies are confirmed against currently available entities and the results of document checks.

An LLC or C Corporation can usually be considered. Not having a US SSN/ITIN does not automatically mean that an EIN cannot be requested, but overseas application routes, owner taxation, and industry restrictions must be checked separately; non-resident aliens cannot directly be S Corporation shareholders.

US companies are arranged state by state. For Colorado, allow 1–2 business days as a reference for electronic documents and 2–3 business days for dispatch of paper documents; see the timetable below for other states.

• Factors affecting it: Progress is affected by material completeness, name confirmation, identity verification, and supplemental documents. Electronic documents and mailed paper documents are arranged separately.
• Timing guidance: The following is for company-registration service reference only and excludes EINs, bank-account opening, tax, licences and out-of-state registration. Acquisition of an existing company is confirmed separately through document checks and transfer arrangements. Mailing paper documents does not prove delivery.

Not necessarily. First consider where the business operates, employees, offices or warehouses, customer activity, funding plans and ongoing costs. If the incorporation state differs from the operating state, foreign registration and fees in both locations may still be required.

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STATE SERVICE COVERAGE

Currently available for coordinated registration 13 states

The following 13 states are currently within the company-formation services we can coordinate. The incorporation state should still be selected based on the team, offices, employees, warehouse, and where ongoing business is conducted. Operating in other states may require foreign qualification and bring local tax and maintenance duties.

CO Colorado CA California WY Wyoming DE Delaware NY New York WA Washington State NV Nevada OR Oregon TX Texas MT Montana MI Michigan AK Alaska NH New Hampshire

CO CA WY DE NY WA NV OR TX MT MI AK NH

STATE DECISION CARD · 01

CO

Colorado

Colorado

Applicability and points to note

Colorado supports online filing. Where the team or business is actually based in the state, it can be formed there directly and reports can be filed on schedule.

State corporate tax State corporate income tax

4.4%Simplified presentation based mainly on C-Corp state corporate income tax

Processing difficulty

Lower · 2/5 The online-formation and periodic-reporting route is relatively straightforward.

Reference timing

1–2 business days Electronic version; paper documents are typically mailed in 2–3 working days.

Registration cost

1/5

Annual-review cost

1/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 02

CA

California

California

Applicability and points to note

If the office, employees, or main market are in California, direct formation there may be considered to reduce the need for separate foreign qualification.

State corporate tax General / Financial company

8.84% / 10.84%Generally C-Corps/banks and financial institutions; check the minimum franchise tax separately.

Processing difficulty

High · 4/5 There are extensive initial declarations and ongoing tax obligations

Reference timing

Confirm before processing.Company-registration timing is confirmed according to the plan.

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 03

WY

Wyoming

Wyoming

Applicability and points to note

Wyoming has no traditional state corporate income tax and a relatively straightforward annual-report process; suitability still depends on the actual operating state and account requirements.

State corporate tax State business tax

No traditional corporate income tax Sales, payroll, and tax in the actual operating state may still apply.

Processing difficulty

Lower · 2/5 Standard formation, registered agent, and annual return

Reference timing

About five working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 04

DE

Delaware

Delaware

Applicability and points to note

Delaware has a well-developed corporate-law and governance system and is common for projects planning to bring in investment, set share classes, or use board governance.

State corporate tax C-Corp operating in the state

8.7%Based on income apportioned to Delaware; check franchise tax and gross-receipts tax separately.

Processing difficulty

Medium · 3/5 Share-capital structure and franchise tax affect cost.

Reference timing

7–10 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

5/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 05

NY

New York

New York

Applicability and points to note

If the office, team or continuing business is in New York State, consider incorporating there directly; a New York LLC must also account for its publication requirement.

State corporate tax State corporate tax

6.5% / 7.25%Business Income Base Tax applies according to income scale.

Processing difficulty

High · 5/5 An LLC will usually need six consecutive weeks of publication within 120 days.

Reference timing

About 5–7 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 06

WA

Washington State

Washington

Applicability and points to note

Washington State has no traditional state corporate income tax, but B&Oregon gross-receipts tax is generally calculated by business category; where business is actually conducted in the state, assess this tax obligation as well.

State corporate tax B&Oregon gross-receipts tax

Taxed by business category Usually based on gross receipts rather than net profit; rates vary by activity.

Processing difficulty

Medium · 3/5 Initial Report within 120 days and annual reports

Reference timing

7–10 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

3/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 07

NV

Nevada

Nevada

Applicability and points to note

Nevada has no traditional state corporate income tax, but state business licences, the initial list and higher ongoing costs must also be considered.

State corporate tax State business tax

No traditional corporate income tax Commerce Tax may apply when the threshold is met.

Processing difficulty

High · 4/5 The initial list and state business licence must be handled together.

Reference timing

About 5–7 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

5/5

Annual-review cost

5/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 08

OR

Oregon

Oregon

Applicability and points to note

Oregon allows online business registration; where business is actually conducted in the state, assess state corporate income tax and CAT as well.

State corporate tax State corporate tax

6.6% / 7.6%C-Corp tier reference; check Corporate Activity Tax separately.

Processing difficulty

Lower · 2/5 Standard formation and annual reporting

Reference timing

7–10 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 09

TX

Texas

Texas

Applicability and points to note

If the main market, team, or business is in Texas, local formation may be considered. The state has no traditional corporate income tax, but Franchise Tax filings may still apply.

State corporate tax Franchise Tax

0.375% / 0.75%The 2026–27 no-tax-liability threshold is US$2.65 million; information reporting may still apply.

Processing difficulty

Medium · 3/5 Check Franchise Tax and local licences separately.

Reference timing

Confirm before processing.Company-registration timing is confirmed according to the plan.

Registration cost

4/5

Annual-review cost

3/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 10

MT

Montana

Montana

Applicability and points to note

If the business, team, or assets are actually in Montana, formation and annual reports can follow local procedures.

State corporate tax State corporate income tax

6.75%Simplified display mainly by C-Corp state tax types.

Processing difficulty

Lower · 2/5 Standard formation and annual reporting

Reference timing

Confirm before processing.Company-registration timing is confirmed according to the plan.

Registration cost

3/5

Annual-review cost

2/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 11

MI

Michigan

Michigan

Applicability and points to note

If clients, the team or ongoing operations are in Michigan, local formation may be considered. Business-tax and annual-reporting requirements for different entity types should be checked separately.

State corporate tax State corporate income tax

6.0%Simplified display mainly by C-Corp state tax types.

Processing difficulty

Lower · 2/5 Annual filing dates differ by entity type.

Reference timing

15–20 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

1/5

Annual-review cost

4/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 12

AK

Alaska

Alaska

Applicability and points to note

If the actual business, project or assets are in Alaska, assess its graduated corporate income tax and biennial report when incorporating.

State corporate tax State corporate income tax

0%–9.4%C-Corps are taxed in tiers by taxable income.

Processing difficulty

High · 4/5 Registered-agent restrictions and the six-month Initial Report

Reference timing

5–10 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

3/5

Annual-review cost

3/5

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STATE DECISION CARD · 13

NH

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

Applicability and points to note

If the business is actually in New Hampshire, assess both BPT and BET. The absence of general sales tax does not mean there is no state business tax.

State corporate tax BPT + BET

7.5% + 0.55%Two state business taxes are calculated on different tax bases.

Processing difficulty

Medium · 3/5 The two business taxes and annual report need to be handled together.

Reference timing

10–15 working days Company-registration reference

Registration cost

2/5

Annual-review cost

3/5

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Actual operating location

States where offices, employees, warehouses and ongoing business are located may create local registration and tax obligations.

02

Annual returns and state costs

Annual reports, state fees, franchise taxes, and initial reports have no nationwide standard and should be checked state by state.

03

Financing and governance needs

Investors, share arrangements, and future financing plans may affect the choice of entity and registration state.

04

Out-of-state registration risk

The formation state is not necessarily the operating state; ongoing business in another state may still require Foreign Qualification.

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Northeast Northeast 9 states

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Arizona Arizona AZ · Official entry Colorado Colorado CO · official entry Idaho Idaho ID · Official entry point Montana Montana MT · official entry Nevada Nevada NV · Official entry point New Mexico New Mexico NM · official entry point Utah Utah UT · Official entry Wyoming Wyoming WY · official entry Alaska Alaska AK · Official entry point California California CA · official entry Hawaii Hawaii HI · Official entry point Oregon Oregon OR · official entry point Washington State Washington WA · Official entry

LLCs generally offer flexible management and federal tax classification. A C corporation is a separate taxpayer with a more standardised share and funding structure, and usually more formal governance and filing requirements. Do not choose only on the basis of tax savings. Consider owner identity, funding, profit distribution and the state where the business actually operates.

Not necessarily. A Registered Agent's primary role is to receive government and legal documents and it must be located in the formation state. Whether the agent's address may also be used as the actual business address, mailing address, or bank KYC address must be confirmed separately under the requirements of the state and relevant institutions.

Not necessarily. If a business establishes a substantive operating connection in another state, Foreign Qualification may be required; a particular business may also require a federal, state, county, or city licence or permit. State-level company-formation documents are not a nationwide business licence.

Companies are generally incorporated under the law of a particular state. A popular state is not necessarily suitable for every business; an office, employees or continuing business in another state may also require foreign registration.

• Contracting and operating entity: Use the company to contract with customers, employees, and suppliers, bear business liabilities, and keep personal and company records separate.
• Equity and financing preparation: A Corporation has a more standardised share, director, and officer structure; an LLC can instead design its member and management arrangements around the project.
• Financial and tax records: Keep records of income, expenses, payroll, capital contributions and company resolutions on an ongoing basis to support tax filings and due diligence by banks, investors or regulators.

No. An EIN identifies a business, while an SSN or ITIN is an individual tax identification number. A company normally completes state formation before applying for an EIN. An overseas responsible party without an SSN or ITIN must use the international submission method currently allowed by the IRS; do not assume an instant online application is available.

First separate the project by business purpose, actual operating location, owners and next-stage goals. Then confirm work coordinated by MANPRPOWER LIMITED, matters handled by partner institutions and judgements requiring professional review.

• Confirm the incorporation state and entity type: Based on actual operating location, customer markets, owners, financing plans and management arrangements, list the states and entity types that require comparison.
• Company-formation material preparation: Organise the proposed name, business purpose, ownership and management arrangements, and check that the materials are complete.
• Registered-agent coordination: Confirm registered-agent arrangements under the incorporation state's requirements, including the address and continuing-validity requirements.
• EIN application support: After company formation, prepare or coordinate EIN application materials through the applicable route, with the scope stated separately.
• Internal documents and delivery checklist: Prepare or coordinate internal documents according to the service scope, and list the documents actually received and their uses.
• List post-registration items: Based on the incorporation state and actual operating location, list annual reports, state fees, foreign qualification, licences, tax, and account-application matters.

The above is a preliminary document checklist for registration services. Submit only after the entity and processing route are confirmed; supplementary documents will be notified according to actual review requirements. This page does not collect or store identity documents.

• English company name: Provide the proposed English company name.
• Director and shareholder identity documents: Provide photographs of the directors’ and shareholders’ identity documents; check the corresponding information for LLC members or managers when confirming the entity.
• Mobile number and email address: Provide the relevant person's mobile number and email address.
• State of incorporation and entity: Confirm the registration state and company form, such as an LLC or Corporation.
• KYC information check: Cooperate in verifying identity and business information; the service provider organises and completes the KYC form.
• Business and shareholding arrangements: Describe the actual business, shareholder or member arrangements, and whether an EIN or bank-account opening is also needed.

It cannot be guaranteed. Banks typically examine the EIN, formation documents, ownership information, business activities, and applicable permits, and verify the identity and beneficial owners of applicants as part of their risk review. Acceptance and approval are independently decided by the bank or payment institution.

No. Federal tax is still determined by entity classification and the actual business. State or local obligations may also include sales tax, franchise tax, gross-receipts tax, payroll tax, or licence fees; 'no one type of state income tax' does not mean 'zero tax.'

It is usually necessary to maintain registered agents and file annual or biennial reports, pay state fees or franchise tax, renew license permits, and complete applicable tax returns. Some states also require companies to submit an initial report after establishment; the specific deadline should be included in the maintenance list according to the state and type of entity.

As of August 2026, entities established in the United States and their beneficial owners are currently exempt from BOI reporting; entities established abroad and re-registered to operate in the United States may still be subject to the current rules. BOI rules have changed rapidly, and you should check FinCEN again before submitting.

Maintenance timing depends on a company's federal tax classification and tax year. A calendar year runs from January to December, while some companies may use a fiscal year. The following lists only common cycles; a CPA should confirm specific deadlines based on the owner's status, income sources, state, and tax elections.

• MONTHLY · Every month: organize accounts and supporting vouchers: We recommend checking bank statements, invoices, expenses, payroll and intercompany items monthly, and keeping company accounts, contracts and source documents aligned. A management recommendation, not a universal statutory deadline.
• QUARTERLY · Each quarter or according to the deposit cycle: payroll tax and estimated tax: Where there are employees, Form 941 is usually filed quarterly; actual payroll-tax deposits may be monthly or semiweekly. Applicable companies may also make estimated-tax payments in months 4, 6, 9, and 12 of the tax year. Applicability depends on payroll and estimated tax liability.
• ANNUAL · Every year: federal income-tax filing: As a general rule, a C corporation’s Form 1120 is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the end of its tax year; a Partnership/Form 1065 and an S corporation/Form 1120-S are due on the 15th day of the third month. An LLC must first confirm its federal tax classification.
• STATE · State level: annual reports, state fees and franchise tax: The incorporation state and the state of actual operations may separately require annual or biennial reports, franchise tax, state tax accounts or foreign registration. There is no nationwide standard for dates or calculation methods. Check each item against the incorporation state and actual operating location.

Check the following items one by one against the company's actual business and operating location.

• The incorporation state is not the operating state: Actual operations across states may trigger Foreign Qualification, local taxes, and annual reports.
• Ongoing annual returns and state fees: Most states have annual or biennial reports, franchise tax, or initial reports.
• Retain internal governance documents: An LLC should keep its agreement and member records; a corporation should maintain bylaws, resolutions, and share records.
• An EIN is not a licence: An EIN is a federal tax identification number and cannot replace sector or local licences.
• Independent bank review: Company formation does not mean a bank or payment account will definitely be approved.
• BOI rules need to be reviewed: Current rules exempt entities formed in the United States; foreign registered entities must still be assessed under the latest FinCEN rules.

The following are official reference entry points for the registration routes and ongoing obligations on this page. Before proceeding, check applicable requirements based on the selected entity, jurisdiction, and actual activities.

• Choose a business structure ↗Entity categories and selection factors
• Register your business ↗State registration and business registration
• Employer Identification Number ↗Official EIN guidance
• BOI Reference Materials ↗Current beneficial-ownership filing information
• IRS · Tax Calendars ↗
• IRS · LLC Tax Classification ↗
• FinCEN · MSB Registration ↗
• SEC · Investment Adviser Registration ↗