american company formation

UNITED STATES of AMERICA (General– 50 States)

(fees quoted are exclusive of VAT)

Requirements:

  • It is a requirement that all US companies have a registered office and a registered agent in the relevant States.
  • A minimum of one Director (equivalent to Members for LLC's) is required in most States. However some of the States require 3 directors, unless there are fewer shareholders.
  • Corporations are not permitted to hold any office in the Company.
  • Proposed name for clearance
  • Names and addresses of Directors
  • The authorized share capital

Time taken to incorporation is a minimum 2 working days depending on the State where incorporation is to take place. Some States might take up to 4 weeks (e.g. California takes 18 days). Fast track incorporation is available in some States at an extra cost.

Fee's
Incorporation of a Company in any one of the 50 US States (including first year maintenance fees)
£750
Thereafter, annual fees:
Registered agents/organizer and registered office

£350 per annum

Optional Service Preparation of Operating Agreement(for LLC)
£200
Annual franchise tax (for LLC) Vary according to State
Annual franchise tax (for inc.) Vary according to State

Maintenance Services

Fees will be charged for additional services performed at our normal rates. Such fees are usually based upon time spent and seniority of staff commensurate with the complexity, urgency and responsibility involved and for work of an unusual or exacting nature. These fees are normally invoiced quarterly in arrears and invoices are payable upon receipt.

PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE ALL CLIENTS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE OUR DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLY WITH THE MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2007.