Choose a state and structure
Your customers, operations, ownership, and growth plans help determine the appropriate state and entity type. Popular does not always mean appropriate.
Complete formation and obtain an EIN
After formation documents and a registered agent are in place, the company generally needs an Employer Identification Number for tax and banking purposes.
Prepare for banking and compliance
Banks may request formation documents, identification, an EIN, and business information. Foreign-owned entities can also have specific annual reporting duties.
This article provides general educational information and is not legal or tax advice.