United States Company Registration
The United States is the world's largest economy, with a mature commercial environment and a comprehensive legal system. Registering a US company — whether an LLC or INC — allows 100% foreign ownership with full equity control. With no mandatory minimum capital requirement (as low as $1 in most states), the registration process can be completed in as little as 3 business days. A US company unlocks access to US banking, Stripe, PayPal, and the North American market.
Key Advantages of a United States Company
100% Foreign Ownership
US LLCs and corporations permit 100% foreign ownership, with no restrictions on the nationality of members, shareholders, or directors.
Access to US Banking & Payment Processors
A US company unlocks access to US business bank accounts, Stripe, PayPal, Amazon Seller Central, and other US-based payment and e-commerce platforms.
Brand Credibility
A US-incorporated company carries significant brand credibility in global markets, leveraging the reputation of the world's largest economy.
Flexible State Selection
Companies can choose their state of incorporation. Delaware is preferred for its flexible corporate law and investor familiarity; Wyoming and Nevada offer zero state income tax.
No Minimum Capital
Most US states have no mandatory minimum capital requirement. A US LLC or corporation can be formed with as little as $1 in capital.
Access to US Capital Markets
A US corporation (INC) is the standard vehicle for companies seeking to list on NYSE or NASDAQ, providing access to the world's deepest capital markets.
Who Uses a United States Company?
E-Commerce & Amazon/Shopify Sellers
A US LLC or INC is required to sell on Amazon US, access Stripe payments, and operate a US-based e-commerce business. Echo Olesen Global can assist with the full setup including EIN application.
Technology & SaaS Companies
US incorporation is the standard for technology startups seeking US venture capital investment. Delaware C-Corps are the preferred structure for VC-backed companies.
Cross-Border Trade & Import/Export
A US company facilitates import/export operations, US customs clearance, and access to the North American market for international trading businesses.
US Capital Market Listing
Companies seeking to list on NYSE or NASDAQ typically use a Delaware or Cayman Islands holding structure. Echo Olesen Global can assist with the pre-listing incorporation.
Registration Process
Free Consultation
We assess your business goals and recommend the optimal US company structure (LLC vs. INC) and state of incorporation (Delaware, Wyoming, or other).
Name Search & Reservation
We check company name availability with the Secretary of State and reserve your preferred name.
Document Preparation & Filing
We prepare the Articles of Organization (LLC) or Articles of Incorporation (INC), Operating Agreement/Bylaws, and file with the Secretary of State.
EIN & Banking
We assist with IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) application and advise on US corporate bank account opening options for non-resident directors.
Real Clients. Real Results.
How Echo Olesen Global helped international businesses establish their United States company and achieve their offshore goals.
PineconeAI, a Tel Aviv-based artificial intelligence startup developing a natural language processing API for enterprise customers, had secured term sheets from two US-based venture capital firms. Both VCs required the company to redomicile as a Delaware C-Corp before closing the investment, as Delaware C-Corps are the standard vehicle for US VC investment and provide the preferred share structures (Series A preferred, SAFE notes) used by US VCs.
PineconeAI needed to incorporate a Delaware C-Corp, issue founder shares and options under a US-standard equity incentive plan (ESOP), prepare a SAFE note for the bridge round, and complete the redomicile from Israel within 6 weeks, to meet the VC closing deadline. The founding team was entirely Israel-based and had no prior experience with US corporate law.
Echo Olesen Global incorporated PineconeAI Inc. as a Delaware C-Corp, structured the founder share issuance and ESOP, prepared the SAFE note documentation, and coordinated with the client's US corporate attorney to complete the redomicile from Israel. The Delaware C-Corp was fully operational with a US EIN and a Mercury bank account within 4 weeks, and the VC round closed on schedule.
GreenLeaf Botanicals, a Sydney-based organic wellness brand with a strong Australian e-commerce presence, identified the US as its primary international expansion market. The brand needed a US LLC to open an Amazon US Seller Central account, access Stripe payments, and operate a US-based Shopify store. The founders chose Wyoming as the state of incorporation for its zero state income tax and strong LLC privacy protections.
GreenLeaf needed to incorporate a Wyoming LLC, obtain a US EIN from the IRS, open a US corporate bank account (as non-resident Australian directors), and complete Amazon US Seller Central and Shopify merchant onboarding — all within 8 weeks, to align with the US holiday shopping season launch.
Echo Olesen Global incorporated GreenLeaf Botanicals LLC in Wyoming, obtained the US EIN from the IRS for the non-resident Australian directors, facilitated a US corporate bank account opening at Mercury, and managed the Amazon US Seller Central and Shopify merchant onboarding documentation. The full setup was completed in 6 weeks, and GreenLeaf launched its US storefronts ahead of the holiday season.
United States Company FAQs
Common questions about registering a United States company