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Practical answers for founders building in the US and beyond
147 answers and country guides across 9 topics, plus 9 service pages — every NYBACS resource in one place.
US Company Formation Questions for Non-Resident Founders
LLC vs C-Corp, state choice, articles, EIN and formation documents for non-US founders. · 14 answers
Can you form a US company from abroad, and which entity fits?
Choosing the state of formation
Company names and articles filed with the state
- Should You Avoid Periods in a US Company Name Because IRS EIN Applications Do Not Allow Periods?
- What Is the Difference Between Articles of Incorporation and Articles of Organization?
- Can You Customize US Articles of Incorporation or Organization?
- Will Shareholder, Director, Member or Officer Names Appear in US Articles of Incorporation or Organization?
Governance and share structure after filing
US Tax and IRS Compliance Questions for Foreign-Owned Companies
Form 5472, pro forma 1120, 1065, 1120, extensions, deadlines and state tax filings. · 14 answers
Which federal return does your company file?
Form 5472 and owner-to-company transactions
Deadlines, extensions and missed filings
Federal versus state tax obligations
Tax records and deductible costs
US Accounting and Bookkeeping Questions for Foreign-Owned Companies
Books from day one, reconciliations, payouts, financial statements and VCFO. · 18 answers
Setting up the books correctly from day one
Owner, personal and intercompany money
Monthly close, reconciliation and cleanup
Financial statements and management reporting
US Audit Readiness and Assurance Questions
Audit schedules, documents, revenue recognition, auditor coordination and data rooms. · 13 answers
Do you need an audit, and when should you start preparing?
Preparing books, schedules and documents
Working alongside the independent auditor
Fundraising and investor diligence
US Annual Compliance and State Filing Questions
Delaware franchise tax, annual reports, good standing, foreign qualification and nexus. · 17 answers
Delaware annual filings and franchise tax
Operating in states other than where you formed
Good standing, missed filings and reinstatement
Sales tax, payroll and business licences
Registered agents and ownership reporting
US Banking, Treasury and Founder Operations Questions
US business accounts for non-residents, KYC documents and payment processor onboarding. · 10 answers
Getting banked and accepting payments
KYC and the documents banks ask for
Addresses, phone numbers and operational details
Global Expansion and Cross-Border Business Questions
Subsidiaries, branches, apostilles, document comparisons and cross-border compliance. · 13 answers
Choosing a jurisdiction and entity type
- What Should Founders Know Before Choosing a Global Incorporation Jurisdiction?
- US LLC, C-Corp, UK Ltd, UAE FZCO, India Private Limited or Singapore Pte Ltd: Which Entity Type Fits Global Founders?
- How Do US, UK, UAE, Singapore and India Company Formation Timelines Compare?
- How Should Global Founders Compare Cost Versus Compliance Risk?
Structuring an international presence
Expanding into the United States from abroad
Corporate documents, apostilles and incumbency
- What Documents Are Usually Needed to Open a Foreign Subsidiary?
- What Documents Do You Receive After Forming a Company in the US Compared With the UK, UAE, India, Singapore, France, Germany and the Netherlands?
- What Is an Apostille and When Is It Needed for Company Documents?
- What Is a Certificate of Incumbency and When Is It Needed?
US Work Visa and Founder Mobility Questions
L-1A/L-1B, new-office petitions, qualifying relationships and evidence readiness. · 12 answers
L-1 basics and eligibility
New US offices, startups and company formation
Global Incorporation Guides: How to Set Up a Company Abroad
How to incorporate in the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, EU, GCC and Asia-Pacific markets. · 36 guides
North America
Europe
- United Kingdom — how to incorporate a company in United KingdomPrivate Limited Company (Ltd)
- Ireland — how to incorporate a company in IrelandPrivate Company Limited by Shares (LTD)
- Netherlands — how to incorporate a company in NetherlandsBesloten Vennootschap (BV)
- Germany — how to incorporate a company in GermanyGmbH or UG
- France — how to incorporate a company in FranceSAS or SARL
- Switzerland — how to incorporate a company in SwitzerlandGmbH or AG
- Luxembourg — how to incorporate a company in LuxembourgSARL or SA
- Estonia — how to incorporate a company in EstoniaOÜ Private Limited Company
- Malta — how to incorporate a company in MaltaPrivate Limited Liability Company
- Cyprus — how to incorporate a company in CyprusPrivate Limited Company
- Portugal — how to incorporate a company in PortugalLda or SA
- Spain — how to incorporate a company in SpainSociedad Limitada (SL)
- Italy — how to incorporate a company in ItalySRL or SRLS
- Poland — how to incorporate a company in PolandSp. z o.o.
- Czech Republic — how to incorporate a company in Czech Republics.r.o.
- Turkey — how to incorporate a company in TurkeyLimited Şirket or Anonim Şirket
Middle East (GCC)
- United Arab Emirates — how to incorporate a company in United Arab EmiratesMainland LLC, Free Zone Company, Branch or Establishment
- Saudi Arabia — how to incorporate a company in Saudi ArabiaLimited Liability Company or Branch
- Qatar — how to incorporate a company in QatarLLC or Branch/Representative Office
- Bahrain — how to incorporate a company in BahrainWLL or Branch
- Oman — how to incorporate a company in OmanLLC or Branch
Asia-Pacific
- Singapore — how to incorporate a company in SingaporePrivate Limited Company (Pte Ltd)
- Hong Kong — how to incorporate a company in Hong KongPrivate Company Limited by Shares
- India — how to incorporate a company in IndiaPrivate Limited Company, LLP or Branch/Liaison/Project Office
- Australia — how to incorporate a company in AustraliaProprietary Limited Company (Pty Ltd)
- New Zealand — how to incorporate a company in New ZealandLimited Company
- Malaysia — how to incorporate a company in MalaysiaSdn Bhd
- Thailand — how to incorporate a company in ThailandThai Limited Company or BOI-supported structure
- Indonesia — how to incorporate a company in IndonesiaPT PMA Foreign Investment Company
- Vietnam — how to incorporate a company in VietnamForeign-Invested Enterprise / LLC / JSC
- Philippines — how to incorporate a company in PhilippinesDomestic Corporation or Branch/Representative Office
- Japan — how to incorporate a company in JapanKabushiki Kaisha (KK) or Godo Kaisha (GK)
- South Korea — how to incorporate a company in South KoreaYuhan Hoesa / Chusik Hoesa or Branch
- China — how to incorporate a company in ChinaWholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE), JV or Representative Office
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- US Company Formation for Non-Residents
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- US Accounting and Bookkeeping Services for Foreign-Owned Companies
- US Audit Readiness and Financial Statement Support
- US Annual Compliance and State Filing Services
- US Business Bank Account and KYC Support for Non-Residents
- Virtual CFO Services for US Startups and SMEs
- US L-1 Visa Business Support for Founders, Executives and Key Employees
- Global Company Incorporation and Market Entry Services
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