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300+ US entities registered
For Indian founders going global

USA,
incorporated.

Register your LLC or Delaware C-Corp from India — fully remote, no visa, no SSN, no travel. We've already registered 300+ US entities for Indian founders, with the same CA-led team handling the FEMA and RBI reporting most incorporation services never mention.

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Forming the US company is easy.
Staying compliant is where founders trip.

Most Indian founders can form an LLC online in a weekend. Almost none realize what's due every year after.

A foreign-owned US LLC or C-Corp has federal filing obligations (Form 5472 + pro forma 1120) even with zero income — miss it, and the IRS penalty starts at $25,000, not a typo. On the India side, funding a US entity triggers FEMA reporting under RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, capped at $250,000/year, with separate ODI filing obligations most incorporation-only services never mention.

You don't need a US filing agent and a separate Indian CA working in silos. You need one team that owns both sides.

Form 5472 late/missed penalty
Applies even with zero revenue, per form, per year
$25k
RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme cap
Annual limit on funding a foreign entity per resident individual
$250k
Structures Indian founders must choose between
LLC pass-through vs. Delaware C-Corp — wrong pick is costly to reverse
2

Form it. Maintain it.
One accountable team.

US filing agent expertise and Indian CA expertise, under one roof — so nothing falls in the gap between the two countries.

i.

Form It

Structure selection, state selection, filing, EIN, and bank account setup — done remotely, without a US visit.

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ii.

Maintain It

The ongoing US and India filings that keep your entity in good standing on both sides of the border.

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LLC or C-Corp?
Depends what you're building.

The two structures Indian founders choose between — and they serve different goals.

LLC — simplicity

Best for bootstrapped businesses, freelancers, agencies, and e-commerce sellers who don't plan to raise US venture capital.

  • Pass-through taxation, no entity-level federal tax
  • Lower ongoing formalities — no mandatory board meetings
  • Cheaper to form and run in most states
  • Investors generally won't invest directly into an LLC

Delaware C-Corp — fundability

Best for VC-fundable startups, companies planning to raise from US investors, or issue ESOPs.

  • Standard structure US VCs and accelerators expect
  • Supports stock issuance, ESOPs, and QSBS tax benefits
  • Subject to corporate tax; potential double taxation on dividends
  • More formalities: board resolutions, annual meetings

Delaware, Wyoming,
or somewhere else?

You don't have to incorporate where you live or operate. Here's how the popular choices compare.

StateBest forWhy founders pick it
DelawareC-Corps raising VCStandard for US-funded startups; investors and lawyers already know the paperwork
WyomingBootstrapped LLCsLow fees, minimal reporting — rarely used for VC-track startups
New MexicoCost-sensitive LLCsAmong the lowest filing fees of any state
FloridaOperating businessesNo state income tax; useful if you'll have a physical/economic presence there

Incorporated in the US,
fully remote.

From discovery call to a compliant, running US entity.

01

Discovery call

We review your business model and goals to recommend LLC vs. C-Corp and the right state.

02

Structure & state

Final decision on entity type and state of incorporation, based on your funding and tax goals.

03

Filing

Articles of Organization/Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State, registered agent appointed.

04

EIN application

We obtain your Employer Identification Number from the IRS as a non-resident applicant.

05

Bank account

Guided setup with remote-friendly providers like Mercury or Relay.

06

Compliance calendar

Form 5472, state annual report, and FEMA/RBI reporting deadlines set up from day one.

Already registered 300+ US entities for Indian founders — not a new service, just a new front door.

BusinessSetup.in has spent over a decade in cross-border compliance — official legal partner to Startup India (DPIIT), CIIE at IIM Ahmedabad, and T-Hub. Over 1,200 clients later, 300+ of those engagements have been US entity registrations for Indian founders specifically.

We're not a US-only filing agent guessing at Indian compliance, and we're not an Indian CA firm outsourcing your US paperwork to a stranger. It's one team, accountable for both sides — and we explain all of it in Hindi or English, whichever gets you to a clear decision faster.

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300+
US entities registered
1,200+
Clients served overall
2
Countries' compliance, one team
45+
In-house specialists

Fixed fees.
No surprises.

Transparent pricing, not "talk to us." Everything you need to form and run your US entity, priced clearly up front.

One-time

Full Setup

Everything to form your US company and start operating

$800 + government fees · one-time
  • Full company formation & filing
  • 1 year registered agent included
  • EIN application (non-resident)
  • Mercury bank account setup
  • Not included: virtual office (available as add-on)
Start your setup

Need a virtual US office address? Available as an add-on — ask us on your consultation call.

Costs more than a US-only filing agent? That's because it isn't one. A US-only agent stops at Form 5472 — we also cover FEMA/RBI reporting on the India side, so nothing falls in the gap between the two countries.

Go deeper on
the decisions that matter.

Free, detailed guides on the four questions every Indian founder asks before registering a US company.

Structure

LLC vs. C-Corp for Indian Founders

Which structure fits your goals — and why the "simple" choice isn't always the right one for founders planning to raise funding.

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Location

Best State to Register a US Company

Delaware, Wyoming, or your nexus state? A clear decision rule, not just a list of options.

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Tax ID

EIN for Non-Residents

How Indian founders apply for a US EIN without an SSN, and what to expect on processing time.

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Compliance

Compliances for Your US Entity

The annual US and India filings that keep your entity in good standing — and what happens if you miss them.

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—— Let's talk ——

Ready to register
your US company?

Book a free consultation. We'll recommend the right structure and state, walk you through the timeline, and give you a clear, fixed quote.

No commitment required
Senior CA on every call
Fully remote, no US visit needed