Start your US company with the right structure, state and tax plan
We start with your business and recommend a structure and a state in writing. Then we coordinate the formation and give you a clear tax and compliance plan for the first year.
- LLC or corporation, suitable states compared
- Taxes and filings clear before you form
- Formation support and a first-year plan
Your structure and tax review is done by Ikhlas Kairgeldy, founder of US Tax Clarity.
Ikhlas is a bookkeeper and US business tax preparer who works with non-resident business owners and eCommerce companies.
US Tax Clarity LLC is a private bookkeeping and tax firm registered in Missouri and is not affiliated with the IRS or state authorities.
What you get
A standard package for one non-resident owner with a straightforward ownership structure.
Structure and state analysis
LLC or corporation, and up to three suitable states compared on ownership, activity, customers, annual costs, state taxes, sales tax where relevant and investment plans.
Written recommendation
Our recommendation and the reasoning behind it, in writing, before you decide anything.
Tax and filing overview
Which federal and state taxes and filings may apply to your structure, and what each of them depends on.
Formation coordination
We review your formation details and coordinate the filing through a specialized formation provider after you approve the structure and the costs.
First-year compliance calendar
The state and federal deadlines that may apply to you, in one document.
Bookkeeping and banking guidance
What to record from the first transaction, how to keep company and personal funds apart, and which account options are realistic for your situation.
Post-formation consultation
Up to 30 minutes on your calendar, your next steps and your questions.
LLC or corporation? Which state?
We do not recommend Wyoming or Delaware to everyone. The right structure and state depend on the factors shown here, and on whether the business has a real presence in a state. Where it helps, we compare up to three states and explain the recommendation in writing.
Taxes and filings: before you form, not after
Formation is only the beginning. A US company can have filing obligations even when little or no tax is due. For example, a single-member LLC owned by a non-US person may need to file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120. We help you understand the likely obligations before you form, instead of discovering them afterwards.
Who does what
US Tax Clarity
- Analyses your situation
- Recommends the structure and state in writing
- Reviews your formation information
- Coordinates the process
- Explains the tax and compliance implications
- Provides the first-year calendar and a consultation
Formation provider
- Submits the formation documents to the state
- Provides registered-agent service where applicable
- Charges its own fee
The state
- Reviews the filing
- Decides whether the company is registered
- Controls the processing time
- Charges the state filing fee
We do not issue government documents and we do not guarantee state decisions or processing times.
You can also file your formation documents yourself on the official website of your chosen state. General guide: SBA - Register your business
How it works
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us about the business, the owners and your country of residence. We confirm the scope and the price.
We analyse structure and state
You receive our written recommendation.
We coordinate the formation
After you approve the structure and the costs, formation goes ahead through the specialized provider.
You get your first-year plan
Compliance calendar, bookkeeping and banking guidance, and a consultation of up to 30 minutes.
We confirm the expected timing before work begins.
Pricing
A standard case: one non-resident owner with a straightforward ownership structure.
More complex ownership structures are quoted separately before work begins.
Chat on WhatsAppState and provider fees depend on the state and the provider. We give you the exact amounts before any work starts.
US Tax Clarity is a private company, not affiliated with the IRS or any state authority.
What happens after formation
Formation is the beginning, not the end. The first three items are part of your plan. Tax filing and bookkeeping are separate services you can add when you need them.
First-year calendar
The state and federal dates that may apply to you, in one document.
Bookkeeping basics
What to record from the first transaction and how to keep funds separate.
Filing deadlines
What to prepare for and when, based on your structure.
Business Tax Filing
A separate service, from $500 per tax year.
Monthly Bookkeeping
A separate service, from $199/month.
Frequently asked questions
Can a non-resident own a US company?
Yes. US citizenship or residency is not required to own an LLC or a corporation. We ask about your country of residence at the start because it affects things like bank-account options.
LLC or corporation, and why not simply Wyoming or Delaware?
No structure or state is right for everyone by default. Formation costs, annual fees, state taxes and sales-tax questions depend on how your business works, and the choice between an LLC and a corporation depends on how the company will be taxed given its owners, activity and investment plans. Where it helps, we compare up to three suitable states and explain the recommendation in writing.
What is included in the $490, and what will I pay extra?
From $490 covers our work for a standard case: the structure and state analysis, the written recommendation, the tax and filing overview, formation coordination, the first-year compliance calendar, bookkeeping and banking guidance, and one consultation of up to 30 minutes. The state filing fee, the formation provider's fee and the registered-agent fee, where applicable, are paid separately. Tax return preparation, monthly bookkeeping, sales tax registration, legal advice, bank applications and licenses are separate services, and more complex ownership structures are quoted before work starts.
Which taxes and filings may apply?
It depends on the structure, the state, the owners and the activity, so there is no single answer. The tax and filing overview lists what may apply to you and under what conditions. For example, a single-member LLC owned by a non-US person may need to file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 even when no tax is due.
How do I get an EIN?
You obtain your EIN yourself. The IRS issues it free of charge. We explain when you will need it and provide a step-by-step video tutorial so you can apply directly to the IRS yourself.
Do you open a bank account or Stripe for me?
No. We explain which account options are realistic for your country of residence and situation, and which documents banks usually ask for. The bank or payment provider makes the final decision, and nobody can guarantee it.
How long does it take?
We confirm the expected timing before work begins. The preparation depends on how quickly you confirm your information, and the state controls how long registration takes. We do not promise government processing times.
Tell us about your business. We'll confirm the scope and the cost.
Message us on WhatsApp. Before work starts you will know the scope, the price and which costs are paid separately.
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