US LLC or C-Corp? A founder’s decision guide
Compare the questions that matter when choosing a US company structure from abroad.
Start with your funding plans
If you’re funding the business yourself, list what you need to operate in the next year. If you plan to raise outside capital, ask prospective investors what ownership structure they expect and how they want equity to be issued.
Compare what you’ll manage after formation
Ask your advisers how each structure would affect your ownership records, ongoing filings and tax reporting in the United States and where you live. Compare the work involved for your specific business and owners.
Compare the price for your chosen state
BICTHUB lists US LLC formation from $350 and US C-Corp formation from $499. Select a state to see its package price before you proceed.