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U.S. COMPANY FORMATION & MAINTENANCE

US company formation, 50-state navigation, account opening and annual accounting and tax

First determine the entity and tax classification, then handle operating-state registration, bank review and annual maintenance; company formation does not mean that financial activities are authorised.

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唐上永(唐生)

唐上永(唐生)

Rengangyongsheng (Hong Kong) Limited · Business Manager

Research current through:2026-11-04

FORMATION IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

Overview and reading notes

US companies are generally formed under state law, and LLCs and Corporations differ in governance, tax and maintenance. Foreign shareholders may use many ordinary business entity structures, but non-resident foreign individuals or foreign companies generally do not qualify as S Corporation shareholders. The state of formation may differ from the state of actual operation. EIN, bank account opening, state tax registration, annual reports and industry licences must be handled separately. This topic explains the full lifecycle using SBA, IRS, FinCEN and state government materials, and provides official portals for all 50 states; it does not promise account opening, tax benefits or financial licence approval.

Regulatory authority
State business registration authorities; federal taxation is administered by the IRS and BOI by FinCEN; industry activities are separately regulated by the relevant federal and state regulators
Scope of business
Ordinary business LLC and Corporation formation; registration for foreign entities doing business in the US; 50-state registration navigation; EIN; business accounts; accounting; and federal and state annual tax matters. Financial activities are covered only by guidance on licensing boundaries, not as an exhaustive list of all detailed licences in each state.
Capital and finance
There is no nationally uniform minimum paid-in capital for company formation. A Corporation’s authorised share capital, par value and consideration for issuance are determined under state law and its formation documents; financial-sector net capital, surety bonds and segregation of customer funds are separate requirements and cannot be replaced by ordinary registered capital.
Processing time information
There is no nationwide uniform commitment to completion for state registration, EIN, bank account opening or industry licensing. The IRS SS-4 instructions' usual processing times of approximately 4 business days by fax and approximately 4 weeks by mail are official general processing guidelines, not guarantees; state expedited processing covers only specified registration matters.

Company formation is not a financial licence. Actual operating, tax and financial business obligations must be assessed separately in light of the business location and nature of the business.

01 | Nature of company formation and financial business boundaries

美国公司注册首先是州法下的实体设立或经营资格登记,并不是一张由联邦政府统一颁发的营业或金融牌照。Articles of Organization通常用于LLC,Articles或Certificate of Incorporation用于Corporation。地方经营许可、税务登记与行业许可可能另行需要;不能因为州登记系统接受一个业务名称,就认定该名称所描述的金融活动已经获准开展。依据:SBA公司注册与许可指引。[1]

应严格区分实体注册、业务监管登记或牌照,以及证券发行注册豁免。FinCEN MSB登记属于银行保密法框架下的登记,名单列示不是政府推荐、合法性认证或背书,也不替代适用州Money Transmitter License。证券型代币发行通常被称为STO,但并没有覆盖发行、交易、经纪、投资顾问与托管的一张STO牌照;若构成证券,发行要完成注册或满足适用豁免,参与机构再分别判断自身监管资格。[25] [29]

  • 先画清客户所在地、合同主体、资产持有人、资金流和收入来源,再确定经营州及所需许可。
  • 普通企业账户不能自动用作客户托管、代收代付、证券结算或吸收公众存款账户。

02 | Choosing between an LLC, Corporation and foreign-entity registration

LLC是州法组织形式,成员可以是一人或多人。IRS说明多数州允许自然人、公司、其他LLC及外国实体作为成员,但银行和保险等特殊行业可能不允许使用普通LLC或适用专门规则。美国单成员LLC默认通常在所得税上与所有人不分开,多成员LLC默认通常按合伙处理;有效税务选择可改变分类,因此不能把LLC等同于免税公司。[3]

普通Corporation通常按C Corporation纳税,适合需要规范股票发行、董事会治理或外部投资的结构。S Corporation是联邦税务选择,不是另外一种金融牌照;须符合允许股东、最多100名股东和单一股票类别等条件。非居民外国个人、公司及合伙企业不得作为S Corp股东,某些金融机构及保险公司也不具资格。外国国籍与美国税务非居民身份并非同一个判断,应由税务顾问根据实际身份分析。[4]

美国州法中的foreign qualification常指在另一州成立的企业赴本州经营,并不只指外国国家的公司。香港公司直接在某州登记与香港股东新设美国LLC是不同路径;前者还涉及外国公司美国经营、联邦税务及BOI分析,后者通常是美国设立实体。已有美国公司跨州经营也可能需要Certificate of Authority和原注册州Good Standing证明。[1] [6]

  • 单成员LLC与多成员LLC的联邦申报方式应在设立前确定。
  • S Corp资格不能通过挂名美国股东掩盖真实所有权来规避。

03 | Benefits of registration and matters not guaranteed

独立实体可以明确合同主体、股权关系和经营资产归属,并在满足州法及治理要求时提供有限责任保护。公司可以用自身名称签约、开立账户及雇佣人员;Corporation还能以合规股票发行安排融资。有限责任并非绝对保护,个人担保、欺诈、资金混同或其他适用法律仍可能产生个人责任,不宜把成立证书当作隔绝全部风险的工具。[1]

注册本身不保证银行开户、商户收单、贷款、移民或工作资格,也不保证获得任何政府补贴、税收优惠或行业牌照。银行与支付服务商会另行审核实益人、实际业务和风险;即使公司在某州不缴某一种税,仍可能存在联邦税、经营州税、销售税和年度固定维护成本。

04 | Eligibility: restrictions foreign founders should screen for first

普通LLC多数州允许外国人或外国实体参与,但本专题不将其表述为所有行业、所有州均无条件开放。名称可用性、实体后缀、设立人权限、registered agent和组织文件须按所选州核实;专业服务公司、银行、信托、保险及其他受监管实体可能有特殊股东、执业人员和章程限制。[1] [3]

外国创办人应同时分析美国税务居民身份、居住地税务、在美实际经营及受制裁相关风险。拥有公司或EIN本身不授予赴美工作资格。若计划聘用美国人员、设立办公室或收购有敏感业务的实体,应在交易与招募前分别取得税务、劳动和适用投资审查意见,不以代理注册地址代替这些分析。

  • 确认实际业务是否能够使用普通LLC或Corporation。
  • 确认股东类型是否影响S Corp或其他税务选择。

05 | Shareholders, directors, controllers and BOI

LLC应在Operating Agreement中明确成员出资、利润分配、管理权、签字权限和退出机制;Corporation应保存股东名册、股票发行记录、Bylaws以及董事和高级人员决议。州登记表可能只公开部分人员信息,不公开股东并不等于可以不向银行、税务机关或行业监管披露真实控制结构。[1] [12] [13]

按本专题2026-11-04复核的FinCEN官网,美国法律下设立的实体已被豁免CTA的BOI申报要求,无论其股东是否来自海外。该豁免先见于2025-03-26公布的临时最终规则,FinCEN及财政部2026-08-11公告说明最终规则于2026-08-14生效并保留豁免。因此,不能继续照搬SBA参考页内旧BOI普遍申报文字,也不能将香港股东持有的美国LLC误称为外国报告公司。[6] [7]

按外国国家法律设立、再通过文件在美国州或部落辖区登记经营的非豁免实体仍可能属于报告公司。FinCEN现行页面说明,2025-03-26及以后登记的此类公司通常在收到登记生效通知后30个日历日内初报;对外国个人实益人仍有申报义务,而美国个人有相应豁免。BOI不是每年重复提交的年报,变更与更正另按适用规则判断。银行CDD、IRS Form 5472及州或行业披露不会因CTA豁免而自动取消。[6] [7]

  • 保留逐层股权图,列明最终自然人、表决权、控制协议及资金来源。
  • BOI状态需按实体设立法律而非仅按股东国籍判断。

06 | Governance personnel, compliance staff and examinations are not one universal national requirement

普通LLC或Corporation设立不存在全国统一的金融合规负责人考试。LLC可按文件采用成员管理或经理管理,Corporation则按州法安排董事及高级人员。记账、报税、劳动及合同合规仍要明确责任人;若经营金融业务,反洗钱负责人、首席合规人员、个人资格和考试要求应按具体行业另行设计,不能购买一个普通公司的成立文件后直接开展受监管活动。[1]

NFA类别按实际衍生品业务区分。FCM可接受支持客户订单的资金或资产;IB引介或接受订单但不接受支持订单的客户资金。CTA提供有偿商品交易建议,CPO经营汇集资金进行相关交易的商品池,RFED作为相关零售场外外汇交易对手,Swap Dealer涉及掉期做市或经销。Notice Registration另用于受限的security futures交叉登记情形,非美国机构豁免也有特定边界。个人AP负责招揽或监督,Floor Broker与Floor Trader区分为他人交易及自营,Principal认定看职位、股权及实际控制;Principal身份不等于AP业务资格。各类别的登记、会员、人员审查、考试及持续要求并不相同。[28]

证券投资顾问RIA按Regulatory Assets Under Management及业务类型决定SEC或州监管,不按公司注册资本决定。一般达到1亿美元但不足1.1亿美元存在可选SEC注册缓冲;达到1.1亿美元通常须转向SEC,已经SEC注册的顾问一般不因下降至1亿美元以下立即退出,低于9000万美元才触发一般退出门槛。具体过渡期限按Form ADV年度更新与规则203A-1判断,另有注册基金、BDC、多州、外国主要营业地及其他例外或豁免。2025年官方CFR出版条文与2026年SEC说明共同支持此框架;州监管或行业资料的简化说法不能取代适用规则。[26] [27] [30]

  • 将公司治理人员与监管要求的注册个人、考试资格、合规负责人分别列入人员计划。
  • MSB、RIA、NFA类别和证券发行豁免互不自动替代。

07 | Capital, share capital and proof of source of funds

普通商业实体没有全国统一的最低实缴资本数字。LLC出资与成员权益应写入治理文件;Corporation应区分授权发行股数、已发行股数、面值和实际出资。部分州费用或特许税受股本结构影响,不能以象征性授权股本宣传所有州费用固定,也不能把授权股数当作已经到账的资金。[1] [15]

股东注资、股东借款、关联方代付和客户收入应分别记账并保留汇款凭证、协议及资金来源材料。银行会按风险审核来源与用途;受监管金融业务可能另需净资产、保证金、保险或资金隔离。公司账户内有钱不代表能够将客户资产与自有资本混在一起计算。外国全资单成员LLC的设立出资、提款等交易还可能触发Form 5472的信息申报。[8] [12]

08 | Registered agent, mailing address and actual business address

Registered agent负责代收官方文书及诉讼文件,通常须位于设立或登记州并满足当地送达规则。其地址并不自然成为企业实际办公室、银行认可的主要营业地或行业监管要求的实质经营场所;代理续费也不是租赁办公室或银行开户服务。[1]

银行CIP对法人要求主要营业地、本地办公室或其他实际地点,并可按风险要求额外信息。SS-4也区分邮寄地址和实际街道地址,实际地址栏不能填写邮政信箱。远程经营并非必须虚构美国办公室,应如实解释管理团队所在地、工作方式、客户及合同;银行是否接受境外主要经营地点或共享办公地址,由其政策和实际审查决定。[5] [12]

  • 分别记录注册地址、送达地址、税务邮寄地址及真实办公地点。
  • 不得制作虚假租约、员工资料或美国实质经营证明以促成开户。

09 | Prepare formation, EIN and account-opening documents in separate layers

州设立材料通常包含名称、实体形式、业务目的或范围、地址、registered agent、设立人或授权签字人,以及适用的董事、经理或授权股数资料。具体字段和需要公开的信息按州和形式核实。Operating Agreement、Bylaws及初始决议即使不全部向州提交,也应真实签署并保存,以支撑账户权限和内部治理。[1]

外国股东涉及法人时,应准备母公司登记证书、董事或授权决议、完整股权链及最终自然人资料,并按接收机构要求提供翻译、认证或其他核验文件。EIN使用SS-4及有效第三方授权;开户另需要成立证明、EIN确认、实益人身份证明、地址、银行签字授权、业务说明、网站或合同和预计交易资料。银行资料清单不是所有机构统一模板,补件要求可能随风险而变化。[5] [12] [13]

  • 实体文件:成立证书、章程、治理协议、股东或成员名册及签字决议。
  • 业务文件:资金来源、客户与供应商合同、资金流图及预期交易国家与金额。
  • 税务文件:EIN、税务分类记录、年度申报计划及适用W-8或W-9资料。

10 | Complete steps from preparation to commencing business

第一步,明确业务范围和资金流,列出实际办公室、员工、库存和客户涉及的州;先做行业许可与税务连接分析,再选择设立州。仅比较州注册费不足以决定结构,设立后在另一州实际经营可能增加第二套登记和维护成本。[1]

第二步,确定LLC或Corporation、股东类型及联邦税务分类,查名称并判断是否需要DBA。商标、实体名称与域名保护相互独立,州名称获准并不解决全国商标权。第三步,委任合格registered agent,完成州设立文件、缴费并保留已生效的证书和州档案号。[1]

第四步,落实治理文件、股权或成员出资、董事或经理及银行授权,向IRS申请EIN;按实际经营安排完成其他州foreign qualification、州税务或雇主账户及地方许可。若使用某一税务选择,须另核实选择表格和生效期限,不能假设州设立即自动完成IRS选择。[1] [3] [4] [5]

第五步,向适配业务的银行提交独立开户申请,如实答复客户尽调;同时建立会计账簿、支付审批和税务日历。第六步,完成适用金融或其他行业许可及人员资格后,才在许可范围内启动相关业务。最后持续核对注册代理、州报告、税务预缴和申报,不把首次注册的服务结案当作公司生命周期结束。

11 | EIN and foreign applicants without an SSN

EIN是联邦雇主识别号,不是金融牌照,也不是股东个人的SSN或ITIN。IRS直接申请免费;代理整理材料所收费用应与政府收费分开。SS-4负责人一般必须是最终拥有、控制或实际掌控实体资金的自然人,不能因为代理人有美国税号就把代理人虚填为实际负责人。[5]

在线EIN申请须符合美国所在地和有效纳税识别号等条件;只有州注册地址并不自动满足实际经营地判断。负责人没有且不具申请SSN或ITIN资格时,SS-4说明允许按规定在相关栏填foreign或N/A,仍须真实完成其余信息。符合条件的国际申请人可按IRS说明使用电话,或使用适用传真及邮寄渠道;并非所有外国股东的美国实体均可不经资格判断使用国际电话路径。[5]

同一实体不要用多个渠道重复申请。取得EIN后应保存IRS确认文件,核对法定名称与地址;名称、地址或负责人变化应按IRS规则维护。收购和结构变化是否需要新EIN取决于实际交易与实体形式,不能一律认为出售股票就必须换号,或一律认为旧号可无限沿用。

12 | Processing time and costs: distinguish government fees from service fees

美国50州没有统一的公司设立、年度报告或加急费,也没有注册、EIN、银行账户和金融许可一并完成的官方时间承诺。州加急通常仅适用于特定登记审查,银行独立尽调和监管补件不在其范围。SBA所说多数普通企业注册总费低于300美元是概括性说明,并非所有实体及州的标准报价;涉及公告、认证、跨州登记或股本计费时成本可能不同。[1]

IRS SS-4说明传真一般约4个工作日收到EIN,邮寄约4周,并建议提前4至5周准备。这是官网通常处理指引而不是保证,材料缺漏、核验与积压可能改变实际时间。没有统一官定承诺的州和银行事项应写明以当时审理和银行政策为准;本专题不提供未注明依据的商业办理估时。[5]

预算至少分开州申请与加急费、registered agent续费、治理文件及认证翻译、银行费用、会计报税、年度州维护和适用行业许可成本。任何报价都应说明适用实体、州、年度、是否含税及代缴范围,后续跨州业务和外国股东附表不能默认包含在普通零业务报税服务中。

13 | Business bank accounts: state registration eligibility does not mean a bank will accept you

应按业务性质选择商业银行、商户服务及支付安排,明确账户开户人、账户所有人、存款机构和实际资金流。开户银行一般核实公司合法存在、EIN、授权签字人、实际地址与实益人。一般法人CDD包括直接或间接拥有25%或以上权益的自然人以及一名具有重大管理责任的控制人,但存在法定排除或例外,银行风险政策亦可要求更完整股权资料。[12] [13]

外国控制、跨境交易、虚拟资产、汇款或证券业务往往需要解释商业目的、牌照、客户来源和资金来源。远程开户、必须面谈、接受哪些国家股东、最低存款或处理天数不是一套全国法规保证,应向拟申请机构获取当前政策。金融科技平台的账户服务还需确认对应银行及账户结构,不能把平台展示的余额自动描述成该平台自己提供的银行存款保障。

开户后应按批准的用途交易,保存合同和收付款依据,及时更新所有权、签字人、地址及经营变化。银行可能持续审查、限制或结束关系;不存在通过一次开户审查就永久免于补件的权利。公司款与个人款分开,有利于会计和治理,但单独开账户并不能修复虚假业务说明或未获许可的经营行为。

14 | Annual accounting: record transactions from the first contribution

会计记录应从股东出资、设立费和注册代理费开始,而不是从第一笔销售开始。需要将收入、退款、费用、库存、固定资产、贷款、资本投入及分配分别记录,逐月核对银行及支付账户。跨币种、跨州销售和关联方交易应保存原币金额、日期、汇率依据和合同,不能只把年末账户余额交给报税人员。

州年度报告、所得税申报和经审计财务报表是不同文件。普通私人企业并不因为成立就有一项全国统一的年度审计义务,但银行、投资人、合同或金融监管可要求额外财务报告和审计。聘用人员后还需安排工资税、雇主申报及信息申报;若将人员分类为承包商,应依据实际工作关系判断,而不是只看合同标题。[9] [10]

  • 建立月度银行核对、关联方往来台账及年度结账责任表。
  • 保存电子申报回执、邮寄或传真证据、缴税凭证和适用延期文件。

15 | Form 1120, 1065 and owner-level filings

C Corporation通常使用Form 1120申报联邦公司所得税;一般在税年结束后第四个月15日到期,日历年公司通常对应次年4月15日,周末、法定假日、灾害延期或特殊财政年应依当年IRS说明核实。标准联邦公司税率通常为21%,但州税、股息预扣及适用特别税制可能另行发生,不能将21%说成股东和公司合计税负。[9] [11]

默认合伙税务分类的多成员美国LLC通常提交Form 1065并向伙伴提供Schedule K-1;一般期限为税年结束后第三个月15日,日历年通常为次年3月15日,非工作日等情况另核实。合伙通常将项目分配给伙伴申报,并不等于没有美国税。IRS普通国内合伙例外要求既无收入也无产生扣除或抵免的支出,特定实体另有规则,因此有支出而零收入不能简单认定无需1065。[3] [10]

单成员LLC默认不分开计税时,所得税应回到所有人的适用规则;外国所有人需分析美国来源收入及与美国经营有效关联收入,可能涉及1040-NR或1120-F等所有人层面的申报。外国所有人持有美国单成员LLC还须另看5472信息申报。Form 7004等延期通常只是延长申报时间,并不自动延迟税款缴付,应在原期限前估算并支付应纳税款。[8] [9]

16 | Foreign shareholders, Form 5472 and pro forma 1120

Form 5472不是所有美国公司无条件每年提交的表格。应判断实体是否属于报告公司,例如25%外国持股美国公司或外国全资美国disregarded entity,并核对是否存在可报告关联交易及例外。外国全资美国单成员LLC在这些有限信息申报目的下被视为独立公司,设立、出资、提款、解散及与外国所有人的其他交易可能需要报告;无营业收入不代表没有这些交易。[8]

外国全资美国DE需要申报时,应将Form 5472附在pro forma Form 1120后,并按1120期限及适用延期提交,使用IRS对该类实体规定的专用传真或邮寄渠道;IRS现行说明不允许该类DE电子提交5472。Pro forma 1120是为履行信息申报配套要求,不意味着该LLC已经选择C Corporation所得税分类,也不替代所有人实际应提交的所得税申报。[8]

IRS说明,不按规定及时提交5472或不保存所要求记录的基本罚款为25000美元;通知后90天仍未改正,可能对持续失败按每30日或不足30日期间再加25000美元。应从第一笔关联交易建立台账并留存提交证据,不能用零利润、账户未启用或没有收到IRS提醒作为不核实义务的理由。具体罚款、例外及救济应按事实取得专业意见。[8]

17 | Withholding tax on payments to foreign partners, dividends and other payments

合伙有与美国经营有效关联的应税收入,并分配给外国伙伴时,第1446(a)条可能要求预扣,即使没有实际现金分配也不能仅凭未提款判断免除。IRS当前说明通常对非公司外国伙伴适用37%、公司外国伙伴适用21%的相关最高税率,并涉及8804、8805和8813;预扣税不是最终有效税率,伙伴仍须按自身申报确定税额并在适用时申请抵免。[11]

向外国人支付美国来源的某些股息、利息、特许权使用费或其他FDAP收入,应另按Chapter 3、适用法定例外和税收协定分析,通常基准预扣为30%,并可能涉及1042及1042-S。不能把合伙ECTI预扣、股息预扣和销售收入用同一税率处理,也不能仅凭外国地址认定所有收入免税。W-8身份及协定资格应按收款人实际身份核实。[11]

外国伙伴转让合伙权益还可能适用第1446(f)条,原则上相关受让人按处置金额amount realized的10%预扣,存在例外及其他具体条件;它不是按会计利润统一收取10%的交易税。因此出售LLC权益前,应先确定税务分类、有效关联收益和预扣文件,不宜等到交易完成后才安排税务处理。[11]

18 | State taxes, sales tax and how to use the 50-state guide

设立州不是唯一可能征税的州。办公室、雇员、库存、州来源收入和经济连接可能分别影响经营登记、所得或特许税、销售使用税和雇主税账户。Foreign qualification的法律判断与税务nexus不是一条完全相同的测试;未在某州注册并不自动表示不欠该州税,注册了某州也不代表该州已经处理全部税务。[1] [18]

Sales tax通常关注销售到客户所在地的产品或服务是否应税、实体或经济连接及平台代收安排,不以公司盈利与否作为唯一判断。Texas官方远程卖家资料举例说明,前12个日历月总Texas revenue低于500000美元有相关safe harbor;超过后有许可及代收时间规则。该数字仅适用于该州相应远程卖家规则,不能复制成其他州门槛;平台代收也不一概取消所有其他登记或留存义务。[17]

州固定维护差异也很明显。2026-11-04访问的Delaware两个公司局页面均显示LLC、LP和GP年度税为400美元,前一年度税于6月1日到期,且该类实体无公司局年度报告要求;旧搜索摘要仍出现300美元,不用于本页现行数字。Corporation则有不同报告与计税规则。California FTB页面说明适用LLC通常有800美元年度税及按California income计算的额外LLC fee,2021至2023的特定首年豁免不能直接用于2026新设公司。适用税年及例外均须在付款前复核。[14] [15] [16]

下方50州入口用于找到官方登记机关和提交路径,不是50州费用、年度截止日及税务门槛已经逐项完成独立审计的清单。未给出具体金额或期限的州,须按本州、实体形式及申报年度提交前核实。年度报告可能是年度、双年度或其他安排,也可能某类实体不需要;不可用一个全国统一年审日期替代。[2] [18]

19 | Acquiring an existing company and change of control

收购现成公司应区分股权收购、资产收购和合并,先核实Good Standing、税务欠款、诉讼、债务、银行账户条件、实际股权链及未履行申报。历史成立日期并不证明公司清洁、银行关系可转移或行业许可可继承。收购之后要按州法完成治理及适用登记修改,并通知银行更新实际控制人和签字权限。

若目标持有金融资格,控制权变更、业务范围扩展、人员变动或顾问合同转让可能触发事先批准、通知、重新登记或客户同意,须查相应许可条款,不能宣传买壳便能无审批取得牌照。EIN和联邦税务后果另依实体与交易方式判断;合伙权益交易还可能有1446(f)预扣,外国全资DE相关交易需复核5472,CTA BOI则先按美国设立或外国设立类别判断。[6] [8] [11]

  • 交割前明确监管批准、银行接受及税务文件是否属于先决条件。
  • 将旧账、历史申报回执及会计记录的交付写入交易文件。

20 | Ongoing reporting, annual reviews and operational maintenance

公司每年需要做的是一组独立事项,而不是购买一张统一年审证。持续维护registered agent,按州法提交适用的年度或周期报告、缴纳固定税费,更新经理、董事、地址和其他登记信息;同时办理联邦与州所得税、预缴、工资税及销售税申报。每一州和每一种实体应建立自己的截止日,停业或没有收入不一定终止费用。[1] [14] [16]

银行和行业监管维护亦独立存在。账户资料须保持真实,金融牌照或登记若适用,可能还需监管报告、人员培训、持续资格、保证金及反洗钱制度。公司Good Standing不证明IRS申报已经完成,税务回执也不证明金融经营许可有效;应分别保存州状态、税务和行业监管证据。

Delaware官方页面现行LLC、LP和GP年度税与Corporation报告不能混用。Corporation一般年度报告及特许税于3月1日到期,普通非豁免年度报告费50美元;授权股数计税法最低175美元,假定面值资本法最低400美元,最终税额随结构变化而不同。对未核实的其他州金额与日期,本专题明确要求提交前查官方表格与费用表,不猜测年审价格。[14] [15]

21 | Ceasing operations, dissolution and final-period taxes

不再营业、关闭网站或银行没有交易,都不自动等同公司依法终止。应安排股东或成员决议、结清债务、处置资产与分配资金,按州法办理dissolution、cancellation或外州经营撤销,并处理适用的地方税务和行业资格。Registered agent不续费可能造成送达及状态问题,不是正确注销方法。

最后年度仍要判断所得税、5472、工资税、销售税及其他信息申报,保留最终报表与缴税记录。California FTB说明适用LLC年度税可能持续到正式取消,关闭业务须同时处理州登记及税务文件;其他州终止条件不同。银行账户应在结清税款、退款和未完成收付款安排后按实际需要关闭,注销不能用来抹去历史欠税或客户义务。[8] [9] [16]

22 | Scope of services, professional explanation and usage notes

仁港永胜(香港)有限公司拟定;唐上永(唐生)业务经理专业讲解。服务沟通可从业务分类、州与实体结构、材料协调、设立和维护日历开始,再按实际情况衔接美国律师、税务专业人员及银行。具体接受范围和费用以正式服务约定为准;不得将资料准备服务表述成监管背书或银行保证开户。

本页是一般实务资料,不是针对个别客户的美国法律、投资或税务结论。已注明监管事实的来源为官方机构,而非本公司独立发现;官方规则、收费和表格可能更新,提交前应再次核实。拟议规则只有完成适用程序并按生效安排实施后才可当作现行要求;本页不把未核实的未来政策当作既定规则。美国金融监管类别远多于公司设立,本专题的边界提示不是穷尽所有州、地方及细分业务许可的目录。

  • 拒绝保证开户、零税负、无需申报或一张牌照覆盖全美国金融业务的宣传。
  • 先确认业务事实,再确定规则和报价;交易或客户所在地变化后重新评估。

STATE-BY-STATE DIRECTORY

Company Formation and Maintenance Across All US States

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AL

Alabama

Alabama

Official Alabama navigation: Alabama Secretary of State. This entry point is compiled based on the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to business navigation or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for the formation of a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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AK

Alaska

Alaska

Official Alaska navigation: Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. This entry point is compiled based on the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to business navigation or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for the formation of a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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AZ

Arizona

Arizona

Arizona official guide: Arizona Corporation Commission. Formation of LLCs and Corporations is handled by the Corporation Commission; the Secretary of State's trade name service does not automatically replace entity formation. Specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been verified here individually. Before filing, check current state forms and fee schedules; do not apply figures from other states.

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AR

Arkansas

Arkansas

Official Arkansas navigation: Arkansas Secretary of State. This entry point is compiled based on the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to business navigation or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for the formation of a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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CA

California

California

Official California navigation: California Secretary of State. This link is compiled from the official SBA state directory and may lead first to a business navigation page or a migration page for an older system. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for entity formation. The specific filing fee, expedited processing fee, required document fields, and processing time for this state have not been verified individually here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before submitting; do not apply figures from other states.

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CO

Colorado

Colorado

Colorado official navigation: Colorado Secretary of State. This portal is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migration page for an older system. Follow the state's official instructions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. Specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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CT

Connecticut

Connecticut

Connecticut official portal: Connecticut Business Services. The current state registration page requires a name, physical street address, email address, NAICS and contact person; follow the current Business.CT.gov guidance rather than using the old CONCORD link. The specific state filing fee, expedited fee, information fields and processing time have not been individually verified here; check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing. Do not apply figures from other states.

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DE

Delaware

Delaware

Delaware official navigation: Delaware Division of Corporations. First determine the entity type, registered agent and authorised shares. LLCs and Corporations follow different filing and maintenance pathways, and choosing a state of registration does not exempt a business from registration in states where it operates. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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FL

Florida

Florida

Florida official navigation: Florida Department of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official directions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for entity formation. The state's specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; figures from other states are not applied.

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GA

Georgia

Georgia

Georgia official navigation: Georgia Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official directions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for entity formation. The state's specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; figures from other states are not applied.

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HI

Hawaii

Hawaii

Official Hawaii navigation: Hawai‘i Business Express. This entry is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific application fees, expedited fees, form fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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ID

Idaho

Idaho

Idaho official navigation: Idaho Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migration page for an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for formation of a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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IL

Illinois

Illinois

Illinois official navigation: Illinois Secretary of State Business Services. This department provides formation, registration and status services for LLCs, Corporations, LPs and LLPs; Illinois tax registration does not replace entity formation by the Secretary of State. The state's specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; figures from other states are not applied.

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IN

Indiana

Indiana

Official Indiana navigation: State of Indiana. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migrated page from an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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IA

Iowa

Iowa

Iowa official navigation: Iowa Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for forming a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields, and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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KS

Kansas

Kansas

Official Kansas navigation: Kansas Business Center. This entry is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific application fees, expedited fees, form fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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KY

Kentucky

Kentucky

Kentucky official navigation: Kentucky Business One Stop. Use the official HTTPS portal that has been accessed to proceed to business and tax procedures; confirm legal-entity formation and tax accounts separately. There is no promise that a single operation completes all licensing procedures. The specific application fees, expedited processing fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before submission, current state forms and fee schedules must be checked; figures from other states must not be applied.

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LA

Louisiana

Louisiana

Official Louisiana navigation: Louisiana Secretary of State. This entry point is compiled based on the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migration page for an older system. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax registration or name registration for entity formation. The specific application fees, expedited processing fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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ME

Maine

Maine

Maine official navigation: Maine Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account registration or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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MD

Maryland

Maryland

Maryland official navigation: Maryland Business Express. The state's official portal lists registration, federal tax identification numbers, state taxes, and business licences as separate steps. Use the portal to access the current entity registration system; general business resources are not proof of formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields, and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; figures from other states are not applicable.

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MA

Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Massachusetts official navigation: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Corporations Division. Use the Corporations Division to access entity formation, annual maintenance, and fee schedules; general state business information does not replace formal corporate documents. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields, and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; figures from other states are not applicable.

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MI

Michigan

Michigan

Michigan official navigation: Michigan LARA Corporations Division. The website states that the MiBusiness Registry Portal launched on 2025-06-23 and supports formation, searches and certificate applications; use the current LARA portal rather than a business advisory website. Specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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MN

Minnesota

Minnesota

Minnesota official navigation: Minnesota Secretary of State. This portal is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake opening a tax account or registering a name for forming a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing periods for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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MS

Mississippi

Mississippi

Mississippi official navigation: Mississippi BOSS (Business One Stop Shop). This entry has been compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state's official directions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. Specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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MO

Missouri

Missouri

Missouri official navigation: Missouri Secretary of State Corporations Unit. The official Corporations Unit handles the formation and maintenance of domestic and foreign business entities in the state, including LLCs, Corporations and LPs; use its current HTTPS portal. Specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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MT

Montana

Montana

Montana official navigation: Montana Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for forming a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields, and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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NE

Nebraska

Nebraska

Nebraska official guide: Nebraska Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business guide or a page about migration from an old system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. The state’s specific application fees, expedited processing fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedules; do not apply figures from another state.

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NV

Nevada

Nevada

Nevada official guide: Nevada Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business guide or a page about migration from an old system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. The state’s specific application fees, expedited processing fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedules; do not apply figures from another state. Separately verify entity formation, applicable personnel listings, and State Business License requirements and fees; do not describe payment of any one item as the total formation cost.

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NH

New Hampshire

New Hampshire

New Hampshire official navigation: New Hampshire Quick Start. This portal is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake opening a tax account or registering a name for forming a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing periods for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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NJ

New Jersey

New Jersey

New Jersey official navigation: State of New Jersey Business Portal. This portal is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake opening a tax account or registering a name for forming a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing periods for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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NM

New Mexico

New Mexico

New Mexico official navigation: New Mexico Secretary of State Business Services. The official website states that all business filings have moved to the online system at enterprise.sos.nm.gov and paper business applications are no longer accepted. Access the new platform through the current Secretary of State page; do not use the old portal.sos.state.nm.us. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing periods for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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NY

New York State

New York

Official New York State navigation: New York Department of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migration page for an old system. Follow the state's official directions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for formation of a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, material fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state. If using an LLC, additionally verify any publication or other post-formation requirements under applicable state law; do not assume online filing completes all subsequent obligations. This entry does not estimate publication costs or deadlines.

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NC

North Carolina

North Carolina

Official North Carolina navigation: State of North Carolina. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migrated page from an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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ND

North Dakota

North Dakota

Official North Dakota navigation: North Dakota Secretary of State. The official steps include selecting an entity, choosing a name and registered agent, and filing through FirstStop. Names containing bank, banking, trust and similar terms require regulatory approval under the applicable rules; ordinary name clearance does not grant authority to operate a bank or trust. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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OH

Ohio

Ohio

Ohio official navigation: Ohio Secretary of State. Use the current Secretary of State business services page for formation and maintenance, replacing the obsolete sos.state.oh.us URL. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before submitting, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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OK

Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma official navigation: Oklahoma Secretary of State. This entry point is compiled from the official SBA state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state's official instructions to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before submitting, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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OR

Oregon

Oregon

Oregon official navigation: Oregon Secretary of State Business Registry. Use the Business Registry entry point following the official redirect and select formation or business registration in the system. The online platform requires a supported browser and cookies. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before submitting, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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PA

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania official navigation: Pennsylvania Department of State. This entry has been compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state's official directions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. Specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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RI

Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Rhode Island official navigation: Rhode Island Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account registration or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific application fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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SC

South Carolina

South Carolina

Official South Carolina navigation: South Carolina Business One Stop (SCBOS). This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migrated page from an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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SD

South Dakota

South Dakota

Official South Dakota navigation: South Dakota Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migrated page from an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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TN

Tennessee

Tennessee

Official Tennessee navigation: Tennessee Secretary of State Business Services. Use the current Secretary of State business-services page to access forms, guides and online services, replacing the old TNBEAR deep link that showed a certificate error during this visit. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, form fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Check current state forms and fee schedules before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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TX

Texas

Texas

Texas official portal: Texas Secretary of State. This portal has been compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business portal or a page about migration from an old system. Follow the state's official instructions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for entity formation. The specific state filing fee, expedited fee, information fields and processing time have not been individually verified here; check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing. Do not apply figures from other states.

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UT

Utah

Utah

Utah official navigation: Utah Department of Commerce. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migration page for an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for formation of a legal entity. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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VT

Vermont

Vermont

Vermont official navigation: Vermont Secretary of State Business Services. Use the current Business Filings section for new formations, foreign entity registrations, amendments and terminations. To maintain Good Standing, keep applicable annual or biennial filings, agent, address and principal personnel information up to date. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before submitting, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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VA

Virginia

Virginia

Virginia official portal: Virginia State Corporation Commission. This portal has been compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business portal or a page about migration from an old system. Follow the state's official instructions to select an LLC, Corporation or registration of an existing entity in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for entity formation. The specific state filing fee, expedited fee, information fields and processing time have not been individually verified here; check the current state forms and fee schedule before filing. Do not apply figures from other states.

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WA

Washington

Washington

Official Washington navigation: Washington Secretary of State. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a migrated page from an older system. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account setup or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific filing fees, expedited fees, document fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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WV

West Virginia

West Virginia

West Virginia official navigation: West Virginia One Stop Business Portal. This entry is compiled from the SBA’s official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or an old-system migration page. Follow the state’s official guidance to select an LLC, Corporation, or existing entity registering to do business in the state; do not mistake tax account opening or name registration for forming a legal entity. The specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields, and processing times for this state have not been verified individually here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from other states.

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WI

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin official navigation: Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions Corporation Bureau. The DFI Corporation Bureau is the actual entity-registration authority for LLCs, Corporations, LPs, LLPs and foreign entities. Its website states that it is a registry and cannot certify that business operations are lawful; registration does not replace industry licensing. Specific application fees, expedited fees, filing fields and processing times for this state have not been individually verified here. Check current state forms and fee schedules before filing; do not apply figures from other states.

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WY

Wyoming

Wyoming

Official Wyoming navigation: Wyoming Secretary of State. This entry point is compiled from the SBA's official state directory and may first lead to a business navigation page or a legacy-system migration page. Follow the state's official instructions to select an LLC, Corporation or an existing entity registering in the state; do not mistake a tax account opening or name registration for legal entity formation. The specific state filing fees, expedited fees, form fields and processing times have not been individually verified here. Before filing, check the current state forms and fee schedule; do not apply figures from another state.

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Business classification and entry requirements by category

Single-member LLC

A limited liability entity under state law; its sole member may be a foreign individual or entity meeting state-law requirements. By default, it is generally treated as a DE for federal income tax purposes. After formation, governance, EIN, operating-state and account arrangements should be completed. For a wholly foreign-owned US DE, 5472 should also be checked separately. This is neither a tax exemption nor a financial authorisation.

Capital requirements
No nationally uniform minimum paid-in capital; determine it according to the Operating Agreement, state law and business needs.
Personnel and qualifications
One member; management may be by members or managers as permitted by state law and the agreement. The actual persons exercising control and bank signatories must be genuine.
Ongoing maintenance
State periodic reports and fixed taxes follow local rules; owners' income tax and, where applicable, 5472 with an attached pro forma 1120 must be addressed, while payroll and sales taxes require separate assessment.

Multi-member LLC

Applicable to structures for jointly owning an ordinary commercial business, with member governance and distributions set out in an agreement. The default federal tax treatment is generally partnership taxation, though a corporate classification may be elected in accordance with law. Foreign members require analysis of partnership withholding and tax on exit transactions.

Capital requirements
No nationally uniform threshold; record each member’s actual contributions, capital account and rights to profit distributions.
Personnel and qualifications
At least two members; management and signing authority are governed by the agreement and state law. Records of foreign members' identities must be retained.
Ongoing maintenance
Default partnership classification generally involves 1065 and K-1; ECTI for foreign partners may involve 8804, 8805, and 8813. State maintenance requirements and other business taxes are separate.

C Corporation

A Corporation under state law is generally taxed as a C corporation and can provide for shares, a board of directors and investor rights. Complete formation and governance first, then separately handle EIN, offering compliance, account opening and industry licences. Stock financing must be registered or qualify for an applicable offering exemption.

Capital requirements
Authorised share count, par value, actual issuance and contributions are determined by state law and the documents; state fees and franchise taxes may be affected by the capital structure.
Personnel and qualifications
Verify the number of shareholders, directors and senior officers and any conditions on holding multiple roles according to the specific state and business; do not promote a nationwide one-person model.
Ongoing maintenance
Generally, 1120, corporate governance and periodic state reports; separately verify 5472 for related-party transactions involving foreign ownership, and analyse withholding on dividend payments separately.

S Corporation tax election

Not a separate state financial licence, but a corporate tax election available if IRS conditions are met. It must be signed by shareholders who are permitted to make the applicable election; foreign companies or non-resident alien individual shareholders are ineligible, and changes in eligibility may affect continued validity.

Capital requirements
There is no uniform minimum capital arising from choosing S tax status; generally, there is only one class of stock, and the equity structure must meet IRS requirements.
Personnel and qualifications
A maximum of 100 permitted shareholders; no corporate, partnership or non-resident foreign individual shareholders. Some financial and insurance entities are excluded.
Ongoing maintenance
Generally, 1120-S, shareholder K-1 and ongoing eligibility checks; state S corporation treatment may differ, and payroll and other business taxes require separate assessment.

Foreign entity qualification

Qualifying to do business in another state for an existing entity; this is not buying a nationwide licence again. In US state law, “foreign” may simply mean an entity formed in another state. A foreign-country entity registering directly in the US requires separate analysis of BOI, US business operations and foreign-company tax matters.

Capital requirements
Generally, no separate new share capital is established; verify registration fees, certificates, agents and applicable industry funding requirements by state.
Personnel and qualifications
The actual shareholders, directors or managers of the original entity, and a registered agent in the state; filing information as required by that state's forms.
Ongoing maintenance
Maintenance may be required both in the original formation jurisdiction and the state of operation; tax nexus, state reports and local permits are separate matters, and BOI for foreign reporting companies requires a separate assessment.

LP, LLP, and nonprofit entities

Governance, liability, and professional practice restrictions for LPs and LLPs depend on state law; forming a nonprofit does not automatically qualify it for IRS tax-exempt status. After making a selection, tax classification, governance, bank review, and actual business licences are still required; a nonprofit or partnership name cannot be used to avoid financial regulation.

Capital requirements
Contributions, liability, and the use of nonprofit assets are governed by state law and the organisation’s documents; there is no nationally uniform funding threshold applicable to this topic.
Personnel and qualifications
LP distinguishes between general and limited partners; verify LLP eligibility and professional requirements under state law. Arrangements for nonprofit directors and conflicts of interest should be made separately.
Ongoing maintenance
Applicable state reports, federal tax or tax-exempt information filings and other business taxes. Applying for tax-exempt status and meeting its ongoing requirements are not automatic results of ordinary company formation.

Frequently asked questions

Can an individual or company in Hong Kong establish a US LLC?

The IRS states that most states allow foreign individuals and foreign entities to become LLC members, and many states also allow single-member LLCs; however, professional services, banking, insurance, and other regulated industries are subject to special restrictions. Verify the requirements for the specific state and business; the fact that an ordinary entity can be formed must not be treated as meaning that it can conduct a financial business.[3]

Does an LLC not have to pay US taxes?

No. An LLC's state-law form differs from its federal tax classification. A single-member LLC generally defaults to DE classification, and a multi-member LLC generally defaults to partnership classification; corporate classification may also be elected. Whether tax is payable and who files depend on the owner's status, income sources, effectively connected business activities and state tax nexus. Even with zero tax due, 5472, state reports and fixed annual taxes may still apply.[3] [8]

Why can't foreign shareholders simply elect S Corporation status?

S Corp is a tax election subject to eligibility requirements. Shareholders cannot be non-resident alien individuals, corporations or partnerships; there are generally at most 100 shareholders and only one class of stock. Nationality is not directly equivalent to tax residency, but a foreign corporate shareholder cannot become an eligible shareholder merely by using a US address; eligibility must be assessed under IRS rules.[4]

Can I apply for an EIN without an SSN or ITIN?

It may be possible, but online channels may not be available. For a responsible party who neither has nor is eligible to apply for an SSN or ITIN, SS-4 permits entry of foreign or N/A in accordance with its instructions, and applicable fax, mail or international telephone channels may be used subject to eligibility. An agent with a US tax identification number must not be falsely entered as the ultimate responsible party.[5]

Can a registered agent address be used directly as a bank business address?

This cannot be guaranteed. An agent address is for receiving legal documents; bank CIP focuses on the principal place of business, a local office or another physical location, and may also require a lease, business information or beneficial owner addresses. Disclose the actual operating location truthfully; the bank independently determines whether it is acceptable.[1] [12]

In 2026, do US LLCs owned by foreign persons still have to report BOI?

According to the current FinCEN page reviewed on 2026-11-04, entities formed in the United States are exempt from CTA BOI reporting, regardless of foreign ownership. Non-exempt entities formed under the laws of a foreign country and registered in the United States are a separate category and may still need to report foreign individual beneficial owners. The BOI exemption does not eliminate bank KYC or IRS5472 requirements. [6] [7]

Can a US single-member LLC with no income forgo filing 5472?

Revenue alone is not sufficient for assessment. A wholly foreign-owned US DE should analyse reportable related-party transactions such as contributions, withdrawals, formation and dissolution. Where filing is required, 5472 must be accompanied by pro forma1120 and submitted using the designated method and within the deadline. The IRS basic non-compliance penalty is US$25000, and continuing additional penalties may apply.[8]

Are 1120 and 1065 the same tax return?

No. A C Corporation generally uses 1120; a multi-member LLC classified by default as a partnership generally uses 1065 and provides K-1 to its partners. Single-member LLCs and their owners have different treatment. For a calendar year, 1120 is generally due on 4-15 of the following year and 1065 on 3-15 of the following year. Special tax years and deadline extensions should be verified against the relevant year's IRS instructions.[9] [10]

Does extending the tax filing deadline also extend the time to pay tax?

Generally, no. Form7004 and similar forms generally extend the filing time, but tax must still be paid under applicable rules by the original, unextended due date. Estimated payments, withholding for foreign partners and state taxes have their own calendars; an income tax filing extension does not permit all payments to stop.[9] [11]

After registering in Delaware, do you only need to maintain the Delaware registration?

Not necessarily. If there is an actual office, employees, inventory or applicable economic nexus in another state, foreign qualification, state tax, sales tax and employer registration may be required. Both the state of formation and states of operation may impose ongoing obligations; Delaware LLC annual tax does not replace taxes in the state of operation. [1] [14] [18]

Does company formation necessarily result in approval for a bank account?

No. Banks independently review the company, beneficial owners, address, source of funds and actual business activities. Foreign shareholders, cross-border activity, payments, securities and virtual asset businesses may be subject to more detailed review. Eligibility for remote account opening, minimum deposits and processing times are determined by the specific institution; this page does not guarantee approval. [12] [13]

Can I immediately start providing remittance services by buying an existing company with MSB registration?

This cannot be determined from that alone. FinCEN registration is not government endorsement and does not replace state MTLs or other applicable obligations. The actual business, compliance history, change of control, bank acceptance and relevant regulatory conditions must also be reviewed. Acquiring a company does not itself bypass licence approval.[25]

Is sales tax only required if you have an office in the United States?

Not necessarily. State economic nexus rules may impose collection obligations on remote sales even without a physical presence. Determine this by reference to the state of sale, goods or services, transaction data and platform collection. Texas's $500,000 related safe harbor is only an example of that state's rules, not a uniform threshold across the 50 states. [17]

If the company has stopped operating, does stopping payment of agent fees mean it has been dissolved?

No. Termination under state law or withdrawal from another state must be completed, and final tax filings and customer and banking arrangements must be addressed. Fixed maintenance taxes may continue until formal cancellation, and historical arrears and filing obligations do not automatically disappear when the agent's services lapse. [9] [16]

Regulatory and official source citations

The following links are reference materials cited in this guide. Before proceeding, verify the relevant official website for specific statutory matters, current forms and applicable requirements.

Regulatory and official sources

The numbering corresponds to citations in the text. Please check current official forms and rules before proceeding.

  1. [1] SBA | Register your business and related formation, licensing and account-opening guidance
  2. [2] SBA | Official state business registration lookup directory
  3. [3] IRS | Limited Liability Company: members and federal classification
  4. [4] IRS | S corporations eligibility and filing
  5. [5] IRS | Instructions for Form SS-4: EIN responsible party and application methods
  6. [6] FinCEN | Beneficial Ownership Information: current rules and exemptions
  7. [7] U.S. Treasury | 2026-08-11 BOI final rule announcement, effective 2026-08-14
  8. [8] IRS | Instructions for Form 5472: foreign-owned DE, pro forma 1120, and penalties
  9. [9] IRS | Instructions for Form 1120: corporate income tax and deadlines
  10. [10] IRS | Instructions for Form 1065: partnership filing and deadlines
  11. [11] IRS | Partnership withholding: foreign partners and withholding on transfers
  12. [12] FFIEC | Customer Identification Program: Legal Entity Physical Address and Verification
  13. [13] FFIEC|Beneficial Ownership Requirements for Legal Entity Customers
  14. [14] Current official Delaware page on annual taxes for LLCs, LPs, and GPs
  15. [15] Delaware Division of Corporations | Annual Report and Tax Information
  16. [16] California FTB | LLC annual tax, fee and termination rules
  17. [17] Texas Comptroller | Remote Seller Sales Tax and Economic Nexus
  18. [18] IRS | State government websites: state tax and business navigation
  19. [19] Michigan LARA | Corporations Division and MiBusiness Registry
  20. [20] Arizona Corporation Commission | Actual authority for entity registration
  21. [21] Illinois Secretary of State | Business Services corporate registration
  22. [22] Connecticut | Current state portal: Register Your Business
  23. [23] Maryland Business Express|Start Your Business
  24. [24] Massachusetts|Corporations Division
  25. [25] FinCEN | MSB Registration Web site: the list does not constitute government endorsement
  26. [26] SEC | Investment Advisers: RAUM and state/SEC regulation and exceptions
  27. [27] GovInfo | 2025 official CFR provision 17 CFR 275.203A-1: registration and withdrawal buffers
  28. [28] NFA | Who Has to Register: firm, individual and Principal categories
  29. [29] SEC | Offering Pathways: Securities Offering Registration and Exemptions
  30. [30] SEC Division of Investment Management | Mid-Sized Advisers FAQ: principal office and place of business and state examination exception
  31. [31] Alabama | Official business registration navigation entry point (based on the SBA state directory)
  32. [32] Alaska | Official business registration navigation entry point (based on the SBA state directory)
  33. [33] Arkansas | Official business registration navigation entry point (based on the SBA state directory)
  34. [34] California | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  35. [35] Colorado | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  36. [36] Delaware | Official Business Registration Navigation (based on the SBA state directory)
  37. [37] Florida | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  38. [38] Georgia | Official business registration navigation entry (based on the SBA state directory)
  39. [39] Hawaii | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  40. [40] Idaho | Official Business Registration Navigation (based on the SBA state directory)
  41. [41] Indiana | Official Business Registration Navigation Portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  42. [42] Iowa | Official Business Registration Navigation Portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  43. [43] Kansas | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  44. [44] Louisiana | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  45. [45] Maine | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  46. [46] Minnesota | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  47. [47] Mississippi | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  48. [48] Montana | Official Business Registration Navigation Portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  49. [49] Nebraska | Official Business Registration Guide (based on the SBA state directory)
  50. [50] Nevada | Official Business Registration Guide (based on the SBA state directory)
  51. [51] New Hampshire | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  52. [52] New Jersey | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
  53. [53] New York State | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
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  55. [55] Oklahoma | Official business registration navigation portal (based on the SBA state directory)
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