A non-resident owner gets the EIN by phone, fax or mail; the steps and IRS times are in Delaware LLC for a non-resident: the EIN without an SSN.
▸ About this service
What this area covers: state-level incorporation in the US
State-level incorporation is one of 4 parts of our “Company Formation” practice. It covers the full cycle from initial scoping to operational launch, run by a single named partner from our US practice.
What it is in the US: an LLC or C-Corp formed under the law of one state: Delaware, Wyoming or Florida.
▸ In detail
How we handle state-level incorporation
The “State-level incorporation” project in the US is structured as a 4-stage process run by a single named partner.
An LLC or C-Corp in Delaware, Wyoming or Florida, an EIN, and a bank file prepared to the requirements of the specific bank.
The same desk that runs state-level incorporation handles your banking, bookkeeping, compliance and — where needed — your wind-down.INNOVA · Operating model
▸ Jurisdiction
Why the United States
The largest market, deep capital, a choice of state (Delaware, Wyoming, Florida), and a straightforward registration process. We use it for operating companies, reaching US investors, and structures built for venture funding.
▸ 01 · Advantage
A reliable regulatory environment
BOI reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act, effective 26.03.2025, is mandatory only for foreign entities registered in the US; US-domestic companies are exempt. You need an EIN before opening an account — don't leave it to the last minute.
▸ 02 · Advantage
Banking ecosystem
A multi-tier system: Mercury / Brex for technology companies, Tier-1 (JPM, BofA, WF) for established businesses. We know which route is realistic for your profile.
▸ 03 · Advantage
Corporate tax 21% federal + state taxes
The real tax position depends on the structure — we model it before registration.
▸ 04 · Advantage
Local execution, one plan
United States · one named partner
▸ Why us
Why INNOVA
What changes for you when INNOVA runs the project. If a company or a second jurisdiction is not needed yet, we will say so plainly.
01
Turnkey, without the extra hassle
One window and one contract: we take the task whole, handle everything on your behalf with our own team and trusted contractors, and you buy the result. From you we need decisions and signatures; we get in touch only when the next step depends on you.
02
We handle banks and regulators
A bank refusal, a registry query, a regulator's request, a stalled deadline: we answer, rework the file and resubmit at no extra charge for our work until the matter is closed.
03
We see it through
The partner who opens your project carries it through to the result, even when the process runs for months, and stays on afterwards: renewals, filings, changes to the structure. Where the law requires a licensed professional, we bring one in and remain answerable to you.
04
A boutique, personally involved
We have worked in international business since 2012. An experienced partner runs your project personally, and unusual structures are our field: where you hear “that can't be done”, we look for the lawful route.
05
Your affairs stay yours
Information about you, your structure, your beneficial owners and your deals reaches neither competitors nor third parties. Banks, registries and regulators receive exactly what the law or the procedure requires, and the contract says so.
06
Faster and more precise
We build the file around the specific bank's and regulator's requirements before filing. Experience means we get the work right straight away, where some firms need three attempts. A partner replies in writing within 24 hours.
▸ Process
How the work is structured
A 4-stage process led by a single named partner — from scoping to the operational hand-over.
01
Scoping
Activity, ownership structure, tax residency and banking needs
▸ Result: Recommendation on entity type and jurisdiction
1 dayStep 1 of 4
02
Structure design
Choice of jurisdiction and entity type for the specific objectives
▸ Result: Name reservation and document filing
2–3 daysStep 2 of 4
03
Filing and registration
Document submission, registration and issuance of certificates
▸ Result: Appointment of directors and shareholders
3–10 daysStep 3 of 4
04
Post-incorporation
Account opening, tax registration and bookkeeping
▸ Result: Registered address and agent
1–2 weeksStep 4 of 4
▸ Information exchange
What we need from you · what you get from us
What we need from you to begin — and what you walk away with. We won't pester you with needless questions: we already have most of the answers.
▸ From you
What we need
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- Proposed company name (1–3 options)required
- Beneficial owner ID + proof of addressall UBOs
- Director and shareholder detailsstructured form
- Description of the intended activity1 page
- Source-of-funds declarationfor KYB
- Power of attorney (for remote handling)notarised
▸ From us
What you receive
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- Certificate of incorporationoriginal
- Memorandum and articles of associationsigned
- Share register + share certificatesissued
- Tax / registration numbersregistered
- Registered-address agreement12 months
- Corporate kit (seals, registers)delivered
▸ Engagement formats
Four ways to work together
We don't quote a fixed price without understanding your situation — cost depends on the complexity of your case. Send a written request or book a paid consultation, then we pick the right format.
M/01
Consultation
A paid 30-minute video consultation with a partner. We discuss your situation, define the project scope, and propose a structure and timeline.
M/02
Written analysis
A written consultation with a full review of the business — tax positioning, structure options, jurisdiction comparison, banking path. Turnaround: 5 business days.
M/03
Operating roadmap
For complex situations — multi-jurisdiction structures, regulated activity, founder relocation. A full plan with stages, dependencies, deliverables and timing.
M/04
Direct execution
You know what you need — we execute. No advisory mark-up and no discovery phase.
▸ About cost The figure above is the lower bound for a typical scope. The exact fee comes in writing once we have scoped the task.
▸ Questionnaire
Fill in the questionnaire
Complete the online questionnaire: a partner studies your case and replies in writing within 24 hours.
Fill in the questionnaire
4 steps · a partner replies in writing within 24 hours.
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▸ What happens next
A partner reads the questionnaire, replies in writing at the email you gave within 24 hours, then a written quote follows. Work starts after you accept it.
▸ FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions we're asked most often. If yours isn't here, a written request is the fastest way to get an answer.
Most “State-level incorporation” projects in the United States run 2–4 weeks start to finish. The fastest stage is document filing; the longest is post-registration onboarding (banking, tax registration). A single named partner runs the project throughout.
From US$ 1,800 · depends on jurisdiction. The lower bound is for clean, standard profiles; the upper bound is for complex ownership structures, multi-jurisdiction projects or regulated activity. A fixed quote follows once we have scoped the task.
In most cases, no. The entire process runs remotely under a notarised power of attorney. A handful of jurisdictions require an in-person visit (typically biometrics for a residence permit) — we plan those as efficiently as possible.
Choose a Delaware C-Corp if you plan to raise US venture capital, issue stock options, or list on an exchange: funds invest only in C-Corps. Choose a Delaware LLC if you grow without outside money, run a services or consulting business, and want pass-through taxation. The filing fee is the same — $110. The difference is elsewhere: a C-Corp carries a higher franchise tax as its share count grows.
A registered agent is a person or company with a physical address in the state of formation who receives legal documents for the company: service of process, state correspondence, annual report reminders. Every LLC and C-Corp must keep one — at all times. A professional service costs $100–$300/year. We advise against a personal address: it lands on the public record and exposes your privacy.
Yes. Delaware imposes no citizenship or residency requirement — not on LLC members, managers, or C-Corp directors and shareholders. One non-resident can be the sole member of an LLC, or the sole director and 100% owner of a C-Corp. The exceptions are regulated industries (broadcast, airline, defense) with federal foreign-ownership limits. For tech and services, there are none.
Usually not — most jurisdictions require a registered address with an agent or office service. We provide it as part of the project for the first 12 months.
Yes. Changes to directors and shareholders are recorded in the register as needed. We handle this as part of ongoing administration.
▸ Jurisdictions
State-level incorporation in other countries
The same service — in every jurisdiction we run. One desk, one standard.
