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LLC or C-Corp? Decide fast

LLC
C-Corp
Ownership / equity
Flexible membership shares, no standard cap table.
Fixed stock classes, option pool, SAFEs—exactly what YC, angels, and VCs understand.
Taxation
Pass-through → profits hit your personal tax return (U.S. & home-country). Foreign founders often get double-taxed.
Entity pays 21 % federal. Dividends taxed again at shareholder level (double tax) but no surprise “worldwide income” on you personally.
Fund-raising
Angels hate K-1 forms; VCs flat-out refuse. Converting later costs $1–3 k + weeks of legal.
“Investor-ready” from day zero. SAFEs, equity rounds, 409A valuations—all native to C-Corp.
Maintenance
Franchise tax: $300 flat. Single Form 1065 + K-1s.
Franchise tax: $400+ (shares method) or $225 (alt. calc). Forms 1120, 5472 if foreign owner. More filings, higher CPA bill.
Founder payroll / visas
Paying yourself as non-resident triggers 30 % withholding drama. L-1/ E-2 visas harder.
You’re a W-2 employee of a U.S. company—cleaner for USCIS, easier for O-1/L-1.
Exit / stock options
Unit transfers messy; ISO options impossible.
QSBS + ISO stock options. Capital-gains friendly after 5 yrs.
Setup speed
1–3 business days.
Same, if you pay for expedited.
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Launch in Delaware. No US address.
Remote LLC & C-Corp setup. Fast.

Form your Delaware company online. Expert-led, secure, and ready in days. Book a free consultation to get started.

Launch in Delaware, remotely

Form your US LLC or C-Corp online. Fast, compliant, and no US address needed.

Delaware: the startup standard

Startup-friendly laws, global trust, and preferred by investors worldwide.

LLC or C-Corp: choose wisely

See which structure fits your goals, taxes, and funding plans.

What’s included

Official docs, EIN, and all essentials. No hidden steps.

Clear, guided process

From consult to delivery—company formed in 2–5 days.

Proven by global founders

100+ companies since 2021. Trusted by clients in 15+ countries.

LLC or C-Corp? Decide fast

See the pros, cons, and key differences between LLCs and C-Corps for non-US founders. Get clarity to choose the right structure for your business.

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Insights
Wrong entity =
burned equity

41% foreign founders incorporate the wrong type of entity (LLC instead of C-Corp) — and later face re-incorporation, investor rejection, or tax issues.

You can’t open a
U.S. bank account without
this one form

67% of international founders don’t submit IRS Form SS-4 properly and get delayed EINs — which blocks bank account access for weeks.

Legal screwups
cost real money

Fixing incorrect incorporation (wrong state or wrong entity) costs between $600–$3,000 in legal fees + days of delays.

Non-Delaware companies = no VC money

9 out of 10 U.S. investors require a Delaware C-Corp.LLC? You're dead to them.
Even SAFE/convertible notes won’t work without it.

FAQs: Delaware company setup

Clear answers for international founders. Learn how to register your U.S. company remotely—no address or SSN needed.

No U.S. address needed?
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You can register fully online. We provide a Delaware registered agent address for all filings.

Can I apply without an SSN?
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Yes. Non-residents can form an LLC or C-Corp without a Social Security Number.

Can I get a U.S. bank account?
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After registration, we help you access remote-friendly U.S. banking options.

Why is Delaware preferred?
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Delaware offers strong legal protection, privacy, and is the top choice for startups and investors.

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What clients say

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“We incorporated our Delaware C‑Corp in 9 days with zero back‑and‑forth. Clear checklist, fixed price, no hidden fees.”
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“Stripe Atlas rejected us. Yaroslav walked us through LLC vs C‑Corp, set expectations on taxes, and we were live in 11 days (LLC + EIN). The process finally made sense.”
Ahmed S.
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“We migrated to a Delaware C‑Corp before applying to YC. He explained what actually matters (cap table, 83(b), RA) and didn’t oversell. Everything was documented and tracked.”
Oleksandr P.
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“We incorporated our Delaware C‑Corp in 9 days with zero back‑and‑forth. Clear checklist, fixed price, no hidden fees.”
Maria k.
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“Stripe Atlas rejected us. Yaroslav walked us through LLC vs C‑Corp, set expectations on taxes, and we were live in 11 days (LLC + EIN). The process finally made sense.”
Ahmed S.
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“We migrated to a Delaware C‑Corp before applying to YC. He explained what actually matters (cap table, 83(b), RA) and didn’t oversell. Everything was documented and tracked.”
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