US C-Corporation for Non-Residents: The 2026 Guide to Setting Up an Inc
How foreign founders set up a US C-Corporation (Inc): when to choose it over an LLC, Delaware vs Wyoming, shares, directors, taxes, banking and annual compliance.
LLC or Inc: Which Type of US Company Should a Non-Resident Choose?
LLC vs C-Corporation for foreign founders, compared on taxes, paperwork, investors, banking and exit plans, with clear recommendations by business type.
Incorporating in Delaware: Why Startups and Investors Prefer It
Why most US startups are Delaware C-Corporations, what it means for foreign founders, the real costs and franchise tax, and when Delaware is overkill for your business.
Raising Investment as a Foreign Founder With a US Corporation
Why investors want a Delaware C-Corp, how foreign founders prepare for fundraising, the "flip" for existing companies, SAFEs and priced rounds, and the documents and compliance investors check first.
Setting Up a US Subsidiary for Your Foreign Company
Expanding your company into the USA? Subsidiary vs branch, LLC vs Inc for a corporate parent, banking, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing basics and annual compliance.
US Corporate Tax for Foreign Owners: The 21% Rate Explained
How the 21% US federal corporate tax works for foreign-owned C-Corporations: taxable profit, state taxes, dividend withholding, treaties, and legitimate ways to manage the overall burden.
Delaware Franchise Tax Explained for Foreign-Owned Companies
Delaware franchise tax and annual report basics for LLCs and corporations owned from abroad: amounts, the two calculation methods, deadlines, penalties and how to avoid surprise bills.
Converting Your US LLC to a C-Corporation: When and Why
Started with an LLC and now raising investment? When foreign founders should convert an LLC to a C-Corp, the three ways to do it, tax and EIN consequences, and what to plan for.
Authorised Shares and Par Value: A Simple Guide for Foreign Founders
How many shares should your US corporation authorise? What par value means, how both affect Delaware franchise tax, and investor-friendly share setups for startups.
Paying Dividends From a US Corporation to a Foreign Owner
How dividends from a US C-Corporation to non-resident shareholders are taxed: 30% withholding, treaty rates, the forms involved, alternatives to dividends, and planning tips.
Directors, Officers and Shareholders: Roles in a US Corporation
Who does what in a US corporation? Directors, officers and shareholders explained for foreign founders, whether you need a US resident, and the corporate records banks and investors expect.
Wyoming Corporation vs Delaware Corporation for Foreign Founders
Compare Wyoming and Delaware corporations on cost, privacy, investor appeal, franchise tax and compliance, and find out which suits your non-resident business.
Stock Options for Your Team: ESOPs in a US Corporation With Global Staff
How US corporations grant stock options to employees and contractors abroad: option pools, vesting, exercise prices, founder vesting, country-by-country tax and the records to keep.
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