Everything about forming your LLC or Corporation in the U.S.

No. You can form your LLC or Corporation in the U.S. without living here and without being a citizen or resident. Everything is fully online, with Spanish-speaking advisors: we handle the filing with the state and the EIN, which is included in every package. See LLC Formation and Corporations.

It depends on the state: each one has its own approval times, which is why we don't promise a fixed number of days. After that, the EIN application is filed with the IRS, which can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on the application method. We keep you posted by email and WhatsApp. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form SS-4.

Because each state charges its own filing fee, and that fee is already included in our packages. Choose your state in Plans and Pricing to see the exact price of the 3 packages (Corporations have their own price table). Packages are a one-time payment.

An LLC is simpler and more flexible; by default, its profits pass through to the owners' taxes. A Corporation has shareholders, directors and officers, is more formal, and a C-Corp pays its own taxes. In the free initial consultation we explain your options; for taxes, consult an accountant.

No. To form an LLC or a Corporation, you don't need an SSN or ITIN. Your company's EIN can also be obtained without them: without an SSN or ITIN it can't be requested online, but it can with Form SS-4, and we handle it for you (it's included in every package; see how to get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN). If you also need an ITIN, we handle that too. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form SS-4.

Yes. Most states require an Annual Report or payment with its own fee, and the Registered Agent is renewed every year. If you formed your company with us, starting in the 2nd year you can sign up for the Annual Compliance Plan: it includes the Annual Report with the state filing fee and the state's fixed annual tax or fee, the Registered Agent and domain renewals, and reminders (taxes based on sales or profits and late fees are paid separately). We talk it over with you before charging you, and it doesn't renew automatically. If your company was formed by another provider, you can order the Annual Report as an individual service.

The initial consultation is free. Request it on our Contact page, message us on WhatsApp or call us at +1 (385) 410-4660, or email info@incnnovasolutions.com. We're available Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Yes. Forming an LLC or Corporation in the U.S. doesn't require citizenship or residency. We ask for the members' information (for a Corporation, that of the shareholders, directors and officers) and a valid ID for each of them, such as a passport. We handle the filing with the state and the EIN.

Not by itself. Forming an LLC or a Corporation doesn't give you a visa, residency or work authorization in the U.S. Some visas, such as the E-2 treaty investor visa, have their own requirements: for example, being a national of a country with which the U.S. maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation, and investing a substantial amount of capital in a real business. We are not attorneys: for your immigration case, consult an immigration attorney. Source: USCIS, E-2 Treaty Investors.

It depends on where you'll operate, your clients and each state's costs. If you form the company in one state and operate in another, you'll usually need to register it in that other state as well. In the free initial consultation we review your case and explain your options. We work in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. See our coverage.

There's no single cheapest state for everyone. Each state charges its own fee to form a company, and that fee is already included in our packages: choose your state in Plans and Pricing to see the exact price. Annual charges also count, such as the Annual Report or an annual tax, and if you'll operate in another state, you'll usually need to register your company there as well. See what each state requires in the state table and compare them with us in the free initial consultation.

For an LLC: your company name (plus one or two alternates), the state, the name, address and ownership percentage of each member, and a valid ID (passport). For a Corporation: the name (plus alternates), the state, the authorized shares, the shareholders (name, address and percentage of shares), the directors and officers (President, Secretary and Treasurer) and each person's passport.

It's a limited liability company (LLC). As a general rule, it separates your personal assets from the business's debts, and it's flexible in how it's managed and taxed. It's a very popular option for people who are just starting out. See LLC Formation.

That, as a general rule, if the company has debts or is sued, it answers with the company's assets and not with your personal assets (your home, your car, your savings). To keep that protection, it's key not to mix your personal finances with the business's.

Yes. Both an LLC and a Corporation can have a single owner (an LLC with one owner is called a “single-member LLC”). However, we don't recommend a single-member LLC: it offers less protection against lawsuits. In Florida, for example, if you are sued personally and lose, a judge can order the sale of your membership interest and you would no longer be a member of your company (Fla. Stat. § 605.0503). We suggest having at least one more member.

Yes. An LLC can have members from other countries. Each member's percentage and responsibilities are set out clearly in the Operating Agreement (in English). A Corporation (C-Corp) can also have shareholders from other countries; an S-Corp can't have nonresident alien shareholders. Members from other countries may be subject to special tax rules: review this with an accountant. See LLC Formation.

Yes. We form LLCs and Corporations in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., fully online, with Spanish-speaking advisors. The price depends on the state, and the state filing fee is already included in the packages. Timelines also depend on each state. See 50-State Coverage.

Yes, some do. New York requires LLCs to publish a notice in 2 newspapers for 6 weeks, within 120 days, or the LLC is suspended. Arizona (outside Maricopa and Pima counties) and Nebraska also require it, and Georgia and Pennsylvania require it for Corporations. Each newspaper sets its own cost. Check your state in the state table. That publication isn't included in our packages or in the Annual Plan: it's paid separately. Source (New York): New York Department of State.

We explain your options for the state, the type of company (LLC or Corporation) and the package, so you can choose. Please note that we are not a law firm or an accounting firm: for legal or tax advice, we recommend a licensed professional. Request it on our Contact page.

It's a company with shareholders, a board of directors and a more formal structure. It pays its own federal income taxes on its profits (a flat 21% rate), and shareholders pay taxes again when they receive dividends. It's the usual choice when you're looking to raise capital from investors. See Corporations. Source: IRS, Publication 542.

It's not a type of company but a tax classification that some LLCs and Corporations can elect. It has strict requirements: for example, its owners must be U.S. citizens or residents, and there can't be more than 100 of them. If you qualify, Form 2553 is included in all our packages. It's best to evaluate it with an accountant. Source: IRS, S corporations.

It happens with a C-Corp: the company pays tax on its profits, and then the shareholders pay again when they receive dividends. An LLC usually avoids this because profits “pass through” to its owners.

It depends on your business activity, your co-owners and your plans. An LLC is usually simpler; a Corporation is usually preferred if you're looking for investors. We'll talk it over in your free initial consultation. We are not attorneys or accountants: for the tax side, rely on an accountant.

Yes. Depending on the state's rules, an LLC can convert into a Corporation. It can also ask the IRS to treat it as a corporation for tax purposes (Form 8832) or as an S-Corp (Form 2553); note that an S-Corp can't have nonresident owners. Ask us and review the tax side with an accountant. Sources: IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and IRS, S corporations.

Yes, both can hire employees once they have an EIN and complete the state's labor and payroll registrations.

It's the person or company with a physical address in the state that receives your company's legal documents and official notices. It's included for the first year in all our packages, in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Starting in the second year, you can renew it with the Annual Compliance Plan or order it separately in individual services (1 year: $180). We scan anything that arrives for your company and send it to you by email, with a WhatsApp notice. More in what a Registered Agent is.

It depends on each state's rules. In Florida, for example, an LLC's Registered Agent can be an individual who resides in Florida (with a business address at the registered office) or an authorized entity (Fla. Stat. § 605.0113). If you don't live in the state where you form your company, you need someone with an address in that state: our Registered Agent is included for the first year in every package. More in what a Registered Agent is.

It's your company's federal tax identification number with the IRS. You need it to file taxes, hire employees and, usually, to open the business bank account. It's included in all our packages, and we also obtain it separately in individual services (price: $150). The IRS doesn't charge for the EIN: our price is for preparing and filing it for you (Form SS-4). See how to get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN. Source: IRS, Get an employer identification number.

Yes, we also handle the ITIN application. It's the taxpayer identification number the IRS issues to people who need one for federal tax purposes and aren't eligible for a Social Security number (SSN); you apply with Form W-7. You don't need it to form your LLC or Corporation. Ask us about the ITIN in the free initial consultation. Source: IRS, ITIN.

They're the internal documents that define how your company is run: members or shareholders, percentages, decisions and responsibilities. The Operating Agreement is for an LLC and the Bylaws are for a Corporation. They come with the Standard and Premium packages, or separately in individual services (price: $130). They are delivered in English only.

Yes. Everything is done online, with Spanish-speaking advisors and no need to travel. We assist you by email, phone and WhatsApp. Note: your company documents, such as the Operating Agreement or the Bylaws, are in English. Have questions? Write to us.

It's the official document filed with the state to form the company: Articles of Organization for an LLC and Articles of Incorporation for a Corporation. Some states call it something else (in Texas, for example, “Certificate of Formation”). Once the state approves it, your company legally exists; the timing depends on each state.

It depends on the state. Each state has a business registry that can be searched, and each one decides what information it shows. In Texas, for example, the Comptroller's website shows the officers and directors listed on the Public Information Report, while the ownership information on the Ownership Information Report is confidential. In the free initial consultation we tell you what your state requires. Source: Texas Comptroller, PIR and OIR.

Each state has a database of registered companies. Your name must be available and follow the state's rules, such as including “LLC” or “Inc.”/“Corp.” That's why we ask for your name and 1 or 2 alternates, in case the first one isn't available.

Not entirely. Forming the company only prevents another company from being formed with the same name in that state; it doesn't give you trademark rights. To protect your brand nationwide, you need a trademark registration with the USPTO, the federal office, which is a separate filing.

A DBA (“Doing Business As”) is an assumed business name that's different from your company's legal name. For example, “Tacos Don Pepe LLC” can operate as “Don Pepe Express.” It's registered separately, with the state or the county, depending on the state. We handle it separately in individual services, state filing fee included (price: $200).

It depends on your activity and on the city, county and state where you operate. Many activities—construction, beauty services, food, transportation—require specific licenses in addition to forming the company.

It depends on how it's taxed and where your income comes from. By default, an LLC doesn't pay federal income tax as a company: with a single owner, the profits go on the owner's tax return; with several members, it files Form 1065 and each member reports their share. Some states do charge their own taxes or fees to LLCs, and if you're a nonresident there are special rules. Review this with an accountant. Source: IRS, Limited Liability Company (LLC).

If it's a single-member LLC owned by a non-U.S. person and, during the year, it had transactions with its owner or another related party (for example, contributions, withdrawals or payment of formation expenses), it must file Form 5472 with the IRS along with a pro forma Form 1120, even if it had no income. The penalty for not filing is $25,000. Depending on the state, an Annual Report may also be due. Review this with an accountant. Source: IRS, Instructions for Form 5472.

It's the tax on sales that most states charge. If you sell products or certain services, you may need to register with the state, collect it from your customers and file it periodically.

It's a tax some states charge companies for existing or doing business in the state. Not every state has one, each one calculates it differently, and it isn't the state filing fee to form the company. In Texas, for example, the franchise tax is imposed on entities formed in Texas or doing business there; in California, every LLC organized or doing business in the state pays an annual tax of $800 (the first year's tax isn't included in our formation packages: it's paid separately). See what your state requires in the state table. If you sign up for the Annual Plan, your state's fixed annual tax or fee is included (such as California's $800); taxes based on sales or profits, such as the Texas franchise tax, are paid separately. We confirm the price before charging you. For your case, consult an accountant. Sources: Texas Comptroller, franchise tax and California FTB, LLC.

It's a report filed with FinCEN about a company's beneficial owners. Since 2025, and permanently since August 2026, companies formed in the U.S. no longer have to file it, even if their owners are foreign. It only applies to companies formed in another country that registered to do business in the U.S. Source: FinCEN, Beneficial Ownership Information.

It's highly recommended. An accountant helps you comply with federal and state filings, avoid penalties and choose the tax classification that suits you best. Please note that we are not accountants and do not provide accounting advice.

In general, the ordinary and necessary expenses of the business: tools, software, advertising, professional services and others. Always keep invoices and receipts, and review specific cases with your accountant.

The IRS and the state can charge penalties and interest, and the state can mark your company as not in good standing or even dissolve it. Keeping a calendar of deadlines is key. If you formed your company with us, starting in the 2nd year the Annual Compliance Plan files your Annual Report and sends you deadline reminders by email and WhatsApp. Late fees for filing late, in any state, aren't included in our prices: they're paid separately. In Florida, for example, filing the Annual Report after May 1 carries a $400 late fee (for LLCs and for-profit Corporations); and if the state dissolves your company, we can reinstate it for an additional fee. See Florida Annual Report. Your tax returns are not included: for that, we recommend an accountant.

We give you the documents banks usually ask for, such as your company's formation documents and the EIN. In addition, the Standard and Premium packages include a Lili business account (Latin America only); account approval depends on Lili. See the details in Plans and Pricing or ask us about your case.

Because it protects your limited liability, makes accounting easier and gives a professional image. Mixing personal and company money is one of the most common mistakes people make when starting out.

Usually: the formation documents (Articles), the EIN, the Operating Agreement (or the Bylaws for a corporation) and the owners' IDs. Each bank has its own requirements. If you're missing the EIN or the Operating Agreement (or the Bylaws), you can order them in Individual Services.

Some banks and financial platforms let non-U.S. owners open accounts online; others require you to go in person. Requirements vary by institution.

Generally yes, but approval depends on each platform. They usually ask for the company's legal name, the EIN and a bank account in the business's name, and they verify the owners' identity. Check their requirements before signing up.

By paying on time, using accounts and cards in the company's name, and registering it with business credit bureaus, such as Dun & Bradstreet (D-U-N-S number). Business credit is built over time.

The package you choose, with the state filing fee already included, plus the EIN and the Registered Agent for the first year. State charges in the following years, such as the Annual Report, are paid separately or through the Annual Compliance Plan (starting in the 2nd year). See the details in Plans and Pricing.

No. The state filing fee to form your company is already included in the price. The following are paid separately: renewals you accept when the included period ends, additional services you order, corrections due to errors in the information you give us, the newspaper publication some states require, late fees, and annual state charges (or the Annual Compliance Plan, starting in the 2nd year, which already includes the state filing fee and the state's fixed annual tax or fee; taxes based on sales or profits are paid separately). In California, the $800 annual LLC tax for the first year isn't included in the package either: it's paid separately. See the details in Plans and Pricing.

It depends on the state. The usual costs are the state's Annual Report fee, the Registered Agent starting in the 2nd year, and accounting. It's a good idea to budget for it from the start. If you formed your company with us, starting in the 2nd year the Annual Compliance Plan covers the Annual Report (state filing fee and the state's fixed annual tax or fee included), the Registered Agent and domain renewals, and deadline reminders. The price varies by state.

Fixed prices. EIN: $150; Registered Agent (1 year): $180; Operating Agreement or Bylaws: $130; Additional Legal Document: $80; DBA: $200; Virtual Address: $80/month or $900/year; Basic Website: $400. Company formation alone and the Annual Report depend on the state and the type of company. If there's a state filing fee, it's included. More in Individual Services.

Choose your service in Individual Services and pay by card on the “Your order” page: payment is secure and processed by Stripe. If you prefer PayPal, Zelle, bank transfer, Apple Pay or Google Pay, you arrange it with an advisor on WhatsApp. After payment, you fill in your company details. The Annual Plan is different: it isn't paid on the website; we talk it over with you first.

Yes. If a filing has to be corrected or refiled because the information you gave us was incomplete or inaccurate, there's an additional charge. That's why we ask you to review your information carefully before sending it and to review the documents we send you.

By credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), you pay online on the “Your order” page; card payments are processed by Stripe. PayPal, Zelle, bank transfer, Apple Pay or Google Pay: you arrange those payments with an advisor on WhatsApp.

Yes, within 3 days after your payment. Submit a formal request by phone call or WhatsApp at +1 (385) 410-4660. After that period, we begin the filing with the state and refunds are no longer available. This applies to all services, and the money is returned to the original payment method. More in Refunds.

No. The Registered Agent, the annual virtual address and the Annual Plan last 12 months and don't renew automatically: we'll notify you before they expire, and they renew only if you agree. The same goes for your package's hosting, domain and email: when they expire, they renew at their cost only if you want.

Let us know at least 15 days before your next billing date. If the notice arrives less than 15 days in advance, the following month will be charged. If you chose the annual plan, it lasts 12 months and doesn't renew automatically. More in Terms and Conditions.

It depends on the package. Standard includes your website's hosting and domain for 1 year. Premium includes hosting for 1 year and the domain and business email (you@yourcompany.com) for 2 years. Basic doesn't come with a website or domain, but you can order the Basic Website as an individual service, with first-year hosting and domain. When it expires, you renew the domain at a cost only if you want, for example with the Annual Compliance Plan, which includes the domain renewal. See the details in Plans and Pricing.

Only in the Premium package: it includes your business email (you@yourcompany.com) and your domain for 2 years. When they expire, you renew them at a cost only if you want. The Basic and Standard packages don't include business email; Standard does include your website's hosting and domain for 1 year. Compare them in Plans and Pricing.

An entrepreneur has the idea and drives it forward; a business owner turns it into a formal company, with structure, processes, organized finances and a team. Forming your company is the first step in that change.

When you already have clients or are about to sign contracts, accept card payments, hire people, or you want to protect your personal assets. Formalizing early opens doors with clients, banks and business partners. If you have questions, the initial consultation is free.

Because it builds trust: a logo, consistent colors, a website and an email with your domain make your business look serious from the first contact. The Standard and Premium packages include a logo, color palette and Basic Website; Premium adds a complete brand identity, business cards and business email. See the plans and pricing.

It's recommended. Social media platforms aren't yours; your website is. That's where you bring together your information, your services and your contact details, and it can show up on Google when people search for you. The Basic Website comes with the Standard package (with hosting and domain for 1 year) and the Premium package (with hosting for 1 year and domain for 2 years) or as an individual service (price: $400).

In an LLC, usually through withdrawals of profits (“owner's draw”); in a Corporation, with a salary through payroll. The best approach depends on how your company is taxed: review it with your accountant.

You need the EIN, to register with the state for payroll, to verify with Form I-9 that the person can legally work, to ask them for Form W-4, to report the new hire to the state and to withhold taxes. Review it with your accountant. The EIN comes with all our packages or as an individual service.

You direct an employee (schedules and how they work): you withhold taxes and give them Form W-2. A contractor works independently: you don't withhold taxes and, if you pay them $2,000 or more in the year (2026 amount), you report it on Form 1099-NEC. Misclassifying them can lead to penalties. Review it with your accountant. Source: IRS, Instructions for Forms 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC.

It's a document that explains what you sell, to whom, how much it costs to operate and how you'll grow. It helps you make decisions, and banks and investors ask for it.

Many businesses need it. General liability insurance protects your company against claims from customers or third parties, and some activities or contracts require it.

With organized finances, a clear brand, an online presence, processes that don't depend only on you, and measurable goals. Growing means going from doing everything yourself to building a system.

You usually need to register your company in that state as a “foreign entity” (foreign qualification; here “foreign” means formed in another state) and have a Registered Agent there. Each state defines what counts as doing business within its borders. Ask us about your case; we also offer the Registered Agent as an individual service.

Yes. In an LLC, the Operating Agreement is updated; in a Corporation, the stock ledger. Depending on the state, the change is also reported to the state. In addition, how your company is taxed by the IRS may change: review it with your accountant. Ask us about your case.

It's your company's “up to date” status with the state: annual reports filed and fees paid. Banks and clients may ask for it as proof that your company is active. If you formed your company with us, our Annual Compliance Plan (starting in the 2nd year) files your Annual Report; you can also order it as an individual service.

You file a dissolution with the state and settle any pending obligations, such as final tax returns. Closing it properly prevents future charges and penalties.

Yes, even if you formed it with another provider. We separately handle the EIN, the Registered Agent, the Annual Report, the DBA, the Operating Agreement or Bylaws, legal documents, the Virtual Address, the Basic Website or just the formation filing. See the list in Individual Services.

It's a plan to keep your company in good standing starting in the second year. It includes the Registered Agent and domain renewals, the Annual Report filing with the state and deadline reminders by email and WhatsApp. It also includes the state filing fee and the state's fixed annual tax or fee (for example, in California, the $800 annual LLC tax and the $20 Statement of Information). Taxes based on your company's sales or profits (such as the Texas franchise tax), the newspaper publication some states require and late fees are paid separately. Learn more in Annual Plan.

No. The Annual Plan is only for those who formed their company with Incnnova, starting in the second year. But you can order what you need separately, such as the Registered Agent or the Annual Report, in Individual Services.

When your company reaches its first year, we'll reach out to you. Before charging you, we talk with you to review your domain and the access your state requires, and we confirm the price. This plan isn't paid directly on the website, and each year it renews only if you agree.