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US company registration is the process of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Corporation (C-Corp) at the state level. Delaware and Wyoming are the most popular choices for Indian entrepreneurs.
The United States offers a 21% flat federal corporate tax rate, access to the world's largest consumer market (330M+ people,USD 27T GDP), and a tax treaty (DTAA) with India. No US citizenship or residency is required to own a company. Over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 are incorporated in Delaware ( Delaware Division of Corporations ). Comply Globally has helped 1,080+ Indian entrepreneurs expand across 47+ countries, with extensive US formation experience.
Our Services in the USA
LLC and C-Corp formation, IRS compliance, FEMA advisory, banking, visas, and EXIM across all 50 states from a single point of contact.
We form LLCs and C-Corps in all 50 states, with specialisation in Delaware (C-Corp for VC, $90 filing, then at least $175 franchise tax plus a $50 annual report each year) and Wyoming (LLC for operations, $100 filing + $60/yr report). We handle Articles of Organization/Incorporation, EIN application (Form SS-4), registered agent, Operating Agreement/Bylaws, and state compliance. No US citizenship or residency required. 100% foreign ownership. Formation usually takes 1-5 business days, depending on the state and once your documents are complete. Starting from ₹35,000*. Source: Delaware Division of Corporations, Wyoming Secretary of State.
We handle the US tax side: 21% federal CIT (C-Corp Form 1120), pass-through taxation for LLCs, state income tax (0-13.3%), sales tax nexus in the 45 states (plus DC) that levy a statewide sales tax. CRITICAL: Form 5472 is mandatory for ALL foreign-owned single-member LLCs, even with zero revenue, and non-filing carries a $25,000 penalty per year. We handle Form 1120, Form 5472, state annual reports, sales tax registration, and India-USA DTAA optimisation (dividends 15-25%, interest 10-15%, royalties 10-15%). Source: IRS.
We handle BOTH sides simultaneously: US state formation AND Indian FEMA compliance. Form ODI filing with AD bank, APR by 31 December, FLA to RBI by 15 July, and FTC under Section 90. LLC pass-through treatment creates a specific India-side challenge: the US "disregarded entity" concept doesn't translate directly to Indian tax law. Expert structuring essential. Source: RBI Master Direction on ODI.
IMPORTANT: The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is NOT available for Indian citizens (no India-US E-2 treaty). Practical pathways: L-1 Intra-Company Transfer (requires 1+ year existing Indian operations), O-1 Extraordinary Ability, H-1B (annual lottery), EB-5 Immigrant Investor ($800K-1.05M). We provide honest guidance on which pathway is realistic for your situation. Source: USCIS.
Corporate account opening at Mercury (startup-friendly, remote), Relay, Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or Citi. EIN required (no SSN needed for LLC banking at Mercury/Relay). ICICI Bank, SBI, and Bank of Baroda operate in the US. Traditional Big Four banks typically require in-person visit. Fintech banks (Mercury, Relay) offer fully remote onboarding for foreign-owned LLCs.
Import/export setup, CBP (Customs and Border Protection) compliance, IOR/EOR services, Amazon FBA logistics, 3PL warehousing, and India-US trade facilitation. The US has no national VAT/GST but 45 states plus DC levy a statewide sales tax with complex nexus rules. We handle customs brokerage, HTS classification, and FDA/USDA compliance for regulated products.
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We reply within 4 hours. Wyoming LLC: often filed the same day. Delaware C-Corp: usually 1-3 days, or same day with Delaware's paid expedited service.
Same-day LLC formation availableWe prepare Form 5472 with the pro forma 1120 every year and track the filing date for you. The IRS penalty for not filing is $25,000.
4.7★ on Trustpilot · Form 5472 filed every yearOne contact for IRS + state + Indian FEMA. No juggling US accountants and Indian compliance separately.
Single Point of Management · 47+ countriesTransparent pricing. Wyoming LLC from ₹35,000*. Delaware C-Corp from ₹45,000*. All-inclusive packages.
Setting up our entity in the US was seamless with Comply Globally. They handled every detail with care.
Pankaj Kansal
Director, Kansal DelFlo Inc, USA
Tax Framework
The US federal corporate tax rate is a flat 21%, with state taxes adding 0-13.3% depending on the state
According to the IRS, the US federal corporate income tax rate is a flat 21% for C-Corporations (Form 1120). LLCs are treated as "pass-through" entities, so income flows to the owner's personal tax return. For foreign-owned single-member LLCs, the entity is a "disregarded entity" for US tax but still subject to reporting obligations (Form 5472 mandatory, $25,000 penalty for non-filing). State income taxes range from 0% (Wyoming, Nevada, Texas, Florida, South Dakota) to 13.3% (California). Delaware charges franchise tax but does not tax income earned outside Delaware. There is no national VAT/GST, but 45 states plus DC impose a statewide sales tax (combined rates up to about 10.25%). India-USA DTAA: dividends 15% (for 10%+ holding) / 25% (others), interest 10-15%, royalties 10-15%.
Sources: IRS · State tax authorities · India-USA DTAA 1989 (amended 2006) · Updated April 2026
| Factor | 🏔️ LLC (Wyoming) | 🏛️ C-Corp (Delaware) |
|---|---|---|
Best For | Operations, e-commerce, services, consulting | VC fundraising, issuing shares, going public |
Taxation | Pass-through (no entity-level tax for non-ECI income) | 21% federal + state CIT; double taxation on dividends |
VC / Investor Preference | Limited — VCs prefer C-Corp | Standard — all VCs expect Delaware C-Corp |
Formation Cost | $100 (Wyoming) | $90 (Delaware) + $300/yr franchise tax |
Annual Cost | $60 (Wyoming annual report) | $300–450+ (Delaware franchise tax) |
Form 5472 Required | Yes (single-member foreign-owned) | Yes (foreign-owned) |
India Tax Treatment | Complex — "disregarded" status doesn't translate | Simpler — treated as separate entity in India |
Equity / Shares | Membership interests (less flexible) | Shares, stock options, ESOP, SAFEs, convertible notes |
| Factor | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇨🇦 Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CIT Rate | 21% fed + 0–13.3% state | 17% | 25% | 23–31% combined |
VAT / GST | No national (state sales tax) | 9% | 20% | 5–15% GST/HST |
Capital Gains | 21% corp / 0–20% individual | 0% | Up to 25% | 2/3 inclusion |
DTAA Div WHT | 15–25% | 10–15% | 10% | 15–25% |
Immigration | Very difficult (no E-2 for India) | EP / EntrePass | Innovator Visa | Express Entry / Start-Up Visa |
Market Size | 330M / $27T GDP (#1) | 5.9M | 67M | 40M |
Indian Community | 4.4M+ | 400K+ | 1.8M+ | 1.8M+ |
Free Compliance Calendar
Most US companies run a calendar tax year. We'll prepare a calendar covering Form 1120 + 5472 (pro-forma 1120 for LLCs), state annual reports and franchise tax, payroll, sales tax, and FEMA: APR by 31 Dec, FLA by 15 July.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The choice depends on your primary goal. For VC fundraising and issuing equity: Delaware C-Corporation is the universal standard. All US venture capitalists expect it, and over two-thirds of the Fortune 500 are Delaware corporations. For operating businesses (e-commerce, consulting, services, trading) without external investors: Wyoming LLC offers lower costs ($100 formation + $60/year), pass-through taxation, and strong privacy. Key consideration for Indian owners: LLC "disregarded entity" status creates complications with Indian tax treatment, so C-Corp is simpler from an India-side perspective. Comply Globally advises based on your specific business model and fundraising plans. Source: Delaware Division of Corporations, IRS.
Form 5472 is an IRS information return that must be filed by every US corporation and single-member LLC that has a 25%+ foreign owner AND reportable transactions with related foreign parties. For Indian-owned entities, "reportable transactions" include even basic items like capital contributions, loans, and payments for services. Filing is mandatory even with zero revenue. The penalty for failure to file is USD 25,000 per form per year, and the IRS actively enforces this. Form 5472 is filed with Form 1120 (for corporations) or a pro-forma Form 1120 (for disregarded entity LLCs). Due date: April 15 (6-month extension available via Form 7004). Source: IRS Form 5472 instructions, IRC §6038A.
It depends on the visa category. CRITICAL: The E-2 Treaty Investor Visa is NOT available for Indian citizens because India has no E-2 treaty with the US. Practical pathways: (1) L-1 Intra-Company Transfer: requires an existing Indian company that has been operating for 1+ year; you transfer to the US subsidiary as executive/manager (L-1A) or specialised knowledge worker (L-1B). (2) O-1 Extraordinary Ability: for individuals with demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their field. (3) EB-5 Immigrant Investor: permanent residency through investment of USD 800K (TEA) or USD 1.05M. (4) H-1B: employer-sponsored, subject to annual lottery (cap ~85,000/year). Source: USCIS.
Wyoming LLC: $100 formation + $60/year annual report + registered agent $100-200/year = approximately USD 260-360 first year (₹22,000-30,000). Delaware C-Corp: $90 formation + $175 minimum franchise tax and $50 annual report + registered agent $100-200/year = approximately USD 415-515 first year (₹35,000-43,000). Additional costs: EIN application (free but may need ITIN), Form 5472/1120 preparation ($300-1,500/year), virtual office/mailing address ($100-300/year), and accounting ($500-2,000/year). Comply Globally's all-inclusive Wyoming LLC package starts from ₹35,000*; Delaware C-Corp from ₹45,000*.
Delaware if: you plan to raise VC/PE investment (investors expect Delaware C-Corp), you want a specialist business court (the Court of Chancery hears corporate disputes), or you need prestige for investor/client credibility. Wyoming if: you want lower running costs ($60/year vs at least $225/year for a Delaware corporation or $400/year for a Delaware LLC), you're running an operating business without external investors, you want strong privacy (no public disclosure of members), or you want zero state income tax. Both states have no residency requirements for owners or directors. Comply Globally forms companies in both states and recommends based on your specific goals.
Under RBI's Master Direction on ODI, file Form ODI with your Authorised Dealer bank. Automatic route applies if investment is within 400% of net worth. Annual compliance: APR by 31 December, FLA to RBI by 15 July, Schedule FA in Indian tax return. A key India-side challenge: if you own a single-member US LLC, the IRS treats it as a "disregarded entity", but Indian tax law may treat it as a separate entity. This mismatch can create complications in FTC (Foreign Tax Credit) claims under Section 90. C-Corp treatment is cleaner from the India side. Expert structuring at the outset is essential. Source: RBI.
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