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The growth market

United States

World's deepest consumer and capital market. Best for selling at scale, raising VC, and accepting card payments at low friction.

United States architectural view
Entity type
LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp
Min. capital
None
Federal corp tax
21% (C-Corp)
State tax
Varies — 0% in WY, 8.7% in DE
Setup time
2–3 weeks
Foreign ownership
100% allowed (LLC, C-Corp)
Common pitfalls

What goes wrong without a partner.

Sales tax nexus across 45+ jurisdictions — easy to mishandle

Form 5472 + 1120 for foreign-owned LLCs — penalties are steep

Banking for non-residents has narrowed — pick the right path

Choose LLC vs C-Corp based on exit goals, not just tax

Ready to land in United States?

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