A US C-Corporation, set up to raise and grow
A C-Corporation issues shares, pays corporate tax on its profits and is the structure most US investors expect. We prepare and file your incorporation and the documents that follow.
- Issues shares to owners
- Delaware or any other state
When a corporation makes more sense
A C-Corporation is taxed separately from its owners. It files Form 1120 and pays federal corporate income tax on its profits, currently at a flat 21%. Shareholders are taxed again on dividends they receive.
Founders usually choose a C-Corp when they plan to raise venture capital, issue stock options or bring in many shareholders. For a small online business, an LLC is often simpler.
- Owners
- Shareholders, who can live anywhere
- Run by
- A board of directors and officers
- Rules
- Bylaws adopted by the board
- Federal return
- Form 1120 every year
- Foreign owners
- 25% foreign-owned corporations also file Form 5472
From name check to first shares
Name check
We confirm the corporate name is available.
Registered agent
We arrange an agent in your chosen state.
Certificate filed
We file the Certificate of Incorporation.
Bylaws and shares
We prepare bylaws and initial share issuance documents.
EIN
We help you apply for the corporation’s EIN.
Ongoing duties to plan for
State franchise tax and reports
Delaware and most states require a yearly report and tax payment.
Form 1120
The corporation’s federal return, due by the 15th day of the 4th month after year-end.
Board records
Keep minutes and resolutions for major decisions.
S-Corp limits
Non-resident aliens can’t own S-Corp shares, so foreign-owned corporations stay C-Corps.
What you need for C-Corporation
Prepare these before you apply. Exact requirements depend on your situation, and we confirm them with you.
Documents
- Passport copy for each director and officer
- Passport copy for each shareholder with 25% or more
Information you’ll provide
- Corporate name and alternatives
- State of incorporation
- Number and type of authorised shares
- Directors and officers
- Shareholders and their shares
- Business activity
- Authorised share structure can affect state franchise tax in some states, including Delaware.
- Upload documents securely in your client portal or send them to us on WhatsApp.
Planning to raise investment?
Tell us about your company and we’ll explain whether a C-Corp fits.