At ITC (International Trading Center), you can start a company in the United States completely online, even if you are not a resident or citizen. This is a very common process for entrepreneurs around the world, as the US legal system facilitates remote business formation.
The Online Process: Step by Step
Thanks to ITC’s technology, the process of forming a company in the United States has been almost completely digitalized. Here’s how it works:
- Choice of State and Company Type: From your home country, you research and decide in which state and with what structure (LLC or C-Corp) you want to register your business. The most common choices are an LLC in states like Delaware, Wyoming, or Florida, and you can make this choice from your computer.
- Hiring a Registered Agent: This is a legal requirement and is essential for online formation. A registered agent is a person or service with a physical address in the state where your company is registered. This service, which you sign up for online, handles all legal and official correspondence on behalf of your business. It’s the physical link you need.
- Using a business formation platform: This is the key to the process. ITC specializes in business formation for non-residents. Our platform guides you through every step and manages all the paperwork on your behalf. You simply provide them with the necessary information, such as your business name and owner details, and they will:
Verify the availability of the business name.
File the “Articles of Organization” (for an LLC) or the “Articles of Incorporation” (for a C-Corp) with the Secretary of State in the state you chose.
Act as your registered agent.
Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS, which is essential for operating your business.
- Obtaining an EIN (Employer Identification Number): The EIN is like your company’s “social security number” in the United States. If you are a foreigner without a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), the EIN process is done by fax or mail, but our company handles this process for you.
- Opening a bank account: Some US banks and fintechs allow non-residents to open a business bank account 100% online, without having to travel to the United States. To do this, they generally ask for the company’s certificate of formation and the EIN, which the company will provide. ITC offers the service of opening a bank account for your company.
Advantages of doing it online
- Convenience: You can manage the entire process from anywhere in the world.
- Efficiency: Our specialized platform streamlines the process and prevents errors.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Avoids the costs and logistics of a trip to the United States.
- Market Access: Allows you to begin operating in the US market without delay.
ITC’s Reputation
With the Better Business Bureau (BBB), an organization that evaluates businesses in North America, International Trading Center, LLC of Miami has an “A+” rating. This indicates that the company has responded appropriately to customer complaints and operates in accordance with BBB trust standards.
Creating a US business online is common for foreigners to establish a business in the United States. The key is to rely on our specialized services for this type of process for non-residents.
ITC’s US Business Creation Service.
