We handle your state filing and EIN remotely. Your plan includes your first year of registered agent service, and we’ll help you open a US business bank account at no extra charge.
You send us your details. We handle the paperwork and guide you from forming your US LLC to setting up banking and keeping up with annual filings.
We prepare and file your formation paperwork with your chosen state. If you choose Wyoming, your LLC becomes active as soon as we file it online.
We specialize in getting EINs for non-US founders, including those without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare Form SS-4 for you to review and sign, then file it with the IRS. You’re listed as the responsible party. Startup and Business plans include Express EIN, with turnaround of 10–12 business days.
As soon as your EIN is issued, we help you open a US business bank account at no extra charge. Startup and Business plans also include guidance on Stripe and PayPal.
Explore over $500,000 worth of partner perks, including software discounts and cloud credits. Pick the offers that fit your business.
Get reminders before state deadlines. When you renew, we handle your annual state filing and continue your registered agent service.
Receive over $500,000 in rewards and perks from our partner network. Anything under the sun to get your new business off to a good launch!
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StartFleet came recommended to us by a trusted friend and they completely exceeded our expectations. The team at StartFleet was very professional and helped us set up our company and bank accounts in just a week.
I had already formed a US LLC when I found StartFleet.io. I try to open a business account on mercury but it reject me. So Joe from StartFleet.io helped me to open a bank account for my business. He suggested how to word the business activity description on my company website. As a result, I got my account opened in one week. I'm very satisfied and would recommend StartFleet to anyone who needs help with his/her LLC.
By far the best legal services you can get in the US for non-US residents. Support team works pretty fast and they are very reliable. I bought many services from them and will definitely continue to do so.
I used Startfleet to set up a Wyoming company in 2022 - everything went very smoothly, no drama, no pain, in fact it was amazingly easy.
A year later and it was time to renew, got concerned as I figured I'd be dealing with government agencies - but no, once again, super-easy, barely an inconvenience.
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Everyone on the team seems to have their own area of expertise and they are always willing to help where needed. They have given us sage advice and concrete steps for our US branch strategy. I am very excited about our new tax structure.
A lot of support. Great knowledge and very kind people eager to help.
I created my US LLC with startfleet.io after writing to different other providers.
Startfleet.io was an amazing experience as they helped with everything and answered all my long questions precisely and very fast.
They have a lot of added value, specially for me as a Non-US Resident.Dont look further, go with Startfleet, you wont regret it :-)
Excellent customer support at every single stage. Available at any time you want. Knowledgeable & very helpful. They want you to succeed. One is likely to be a repeat customer thanks to the staff. Hats off Joe & Nima!
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StartFleet came recommended to us by a trusted friend and they completely exceeded our expectations. The team at StartFleet was very professional and helped us set up our company and bank accounts in just a week.
I finally got a US Amazon Seller Account through StartFleet, after struggling for two years in my own country. Everything went smoothly with them. They took care of the incorporation process and offered a lot of free perks that saved me so much money in the long run.
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Everyone on the team seems to have their own area of expertise and they are always willing to help where needed. They have given us sage advice and concrete steps for our US branch strategy. I am very excited about our new tax structure.
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We specialize in US company formation for non-US founders. We handle your state filing and EIN, include your first year of registered agent service, and help you open a US business bank account at no extra charge.
We primarily assist customers in registering their businesses in Wyoming, Delaware, and Florida. If you wish, we can also help you form your company in the other 47 United States; please get in touch with us at hello@startfleet.io.
US Residents
If you are a US resident, your best bet is to register in the state where you live and work, rather than Wyoming or Delaware, where you do not operate in. If, on the other hand, you want to prepare your startup for Angel and VC investments, we recommend that you incorporate your company as a corporation in Delaware and foreign qualify the business in the state where you conduct business. Normally, this refers to the state where the founders are located and is often the home of one of the founders.
Non-US Residents
If you are a Non-US resident and do not have any US residents on your team, your best option is to either incorporate in Delaware or Wyoming. If you plan to raise funds from angel investors or venture capitalists, you will need to incorporate a Corporation in Delaware instead of Wyoming.
In an ideal world, we would want to offer service to everyone. Citizens of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, unfortunately, cannot form a legal company in the United States. We will continue to update this list as things change, so please check back frequently.
Yes. We include US business bank account opening support at no extra charge with every formation plan. Once your EIN is issued, we guide you through the banking application with our partner financial platforms (Mercury and Relay), which provide FDIC pass-through insurance up to $250,000 through their FDIC-member partner banks. Account approval is subject to the provider's standard KYC review.
If you need bank accounts from major banks such as JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citibank or other major banks, please contact us at hello@startfleet.io. We work with several major banks, but it depends on many factors, such as the industry you are in, your initial deposit, and whether you are able to travel to the United States.
Yes, your bank accounts include debit cards, which can be physical or virtual. From the online banking panel, you can choose to issue physical or virtual debit cards to yourself and your employees.
Yes. We help non-US founders form US LLCs and C corporations remotely. You can send us your details and sign your paperwork online.
Access to U.S.-based customers, venture capital, tax benefits, banks, accelerators, payment providers and lines of credit are among the benefits of starting a business in the United States. American customers also have a high level of comfort purchasing digital and physical products from U.S.-based companies.
There are few factors to consider, but in general, you will choose between being a tax efficient LLC or investor-friendly C Corporation (Inc.). If you plan to raise funding soon, a C Corporation is a good option; otherwise, register as an LLC for a simpler structure, reduced paperwork and potentially not paying U.S. federal taxes. Recommended Reading: LLC vs. C-Corp
A foreign-owned single-member US LLC is taxed by default as a disregarded entity. If you are a non-US resident with no physical presence, employees, or dependent agents in the US and no Effectively Connected Income (ECI), you generally owe $0 in US federal income tax on foreign-sourced business income. However, every foreign-owned single-member LLC must file IRS Form 5472 and a pro-forma Form 1120 every year it has a reportable transaction (including initial formation funding or paying service fees), even with $0 revenue. The IRS penalty for failing to file Form 5472 is $25,000 per form. If you form a US C Corporation instead, it pays a flat 21% US federal corporate income tax.
Wyoming and Delaware are the top choices for non-US founders. Wyoming is best for most online businesses, ecommerce sellers, SaaS products, and agencies because of its $100 state filing fee, $60 annual report fee, strong owner privacy, and zero state income tax. Delaware ($160 state formation fee with 24-hour expedited filing; $400 annual franchise tax due June 1) is the standard when you form a Delaware C Corporation to raise venture capital. New Mexico ($50 state filing fee, $0 annual report) is the lowest-cost budget option.
Absolutely! US LLCs and C Corporations have a very flexible structure that is ideal for global companies, startups, freelancers, agencies, and digital nomads.
Access to U.S.-based customers, venture capital, tax benefits, banks, accelerators, payment providers and lines of credit are among the benefits of starting a business in the United States. American customers also have a high level of comfort purchasing digital and physical products from U.S.-based companies.
There are few factors to consider, but in general, you will choose between being a tax efficient LLC or investor-friendly C Corporation (Inc.). If you plan to raise funding soon, a C Corporation is a good option; otherwise, register as an LLC for a simpler structure, reduced paperwork and potentially not paying U.S. federal taxes.
In general, if the members of a US LLC are foreigners and the entity does not have any US-connected income, the company will not be subject to US federal taxation. Even if you sell to customers in the US, simply selling products or services through your US company does not subject you to US federal taxes. However, if you incorporate a US C Corporation, you will be subjected to 21% federal income tax.
Delaware and Wyoming are the top two choices for non-US founders all over the world. Delaware's business laws provide the strongest protection for businesses and are commonly preferred by VCs and angel investors, whereas Wyoming is known for its low annual fees, anonymity and simplicity. If you have compelling reasons to incorporate in a state other than Delaware or Wyoming, we can still assist you because we serve all 50 states.
Generally, if you are a Non-US Person if:
Substantial Presence Test calculation is a bit complicated, but general rule of thumb is, if you don't stay in the US for more than 120 days per year, you are safe.
