Global Incorporation
Incorporate your business in the United States
Incorporate subsidiaries in 70+ countries, track every obligation, and manage every document and replaces the scattered system that holds your current setup together.
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Benefits
Why choose Commenda for your US incorporation?
Designed for global business integration
We help structure your entity to align with your global operations – whether you need a corporation built for investor readiness or a more flexible structure for day-to-day operations. Cross-border tax efficiency and intercompany agreements are built into our approach from the start.
Get expert support for entity and tax setup
From entity formation to tax registration and payroll setup, we manage every step through the platform in coordination with local legal and accounting professionals.
Stay compliant, all year round
We support your business with full compliance services, including annual filings, corporate tax returns, and registered agent maintenance – so your entity stays in good standing across every jurisdiction you operate in.
Entity types
Choose the right business structure for your company
C Corporation (Inc.)
A C Corporation is the most widely used structure for foreign-owned US businesses, offering strong liability protection and eligibility for venture capital investment. Delaware is the most common state of incorporation for its business-friendly legal framework.
Benefits
- Shareholders' liability is limited to their investment in the corporation
- Preferred structure for raising capital from US and international investors
- Continuous existence – ownership changes don't affect corporate continuity
- Recognized and trusted by banks, customers, and financial institutions worldwide
- Potential tax advantages through deferred compensation and expense structuring
Key considerations
- Must file annual federal corporate tax returns (Form 1120) and applicable state returns
- Subject to double taxation at the corporate and shareholder level – though this is often manageable for early-stage foreign-owned entities
- Requires a registered agent in the state of incorporation
- Must maintain corporate records, annual minutes, and comply with state filing requirements
Product Suite
One platform.
Every jurisdiction. No gaps.
Built for finance teams running international operations without a dedicated compliance function. This is the infrastructure you should have had from day one.
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Entity Management
Formation, maintenance, and oversight for subsidiaries across 70+ countries.
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Global Indirect Tax
VAT, GST, and sales tax obligations tracked, filed, and confirmed.
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Transfer Pricing
Intercompany policy, documentation, and filing - built to OECD standards.
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Tax & Accounting
Consolidated financial reporting and local corporate tax filings. One audit trail.
G2 Reviews
Rated by the teams using it
Scores from finance and legal leads handling compliance globally.
Entity Management
#1 Ranked9.6/ 10Set up your entity and keep it in good standing. Filings, records, and renewals tracked in one place.
Corporate Tax & Compliance
Top Rated9.1/ 10Every tax deadline on one calendar. Corporate returns and statutory filings handled without the back-and-forth.
Sales Tax & VAT/GST
Commenda Leads9.4/ 10Register for VAT, GST, and sales tax in every country you operate in, and manage it all in one place.
Global businesses move without friction
Learn how Commenda helped businesses across the globe
As TRX scaled nationwide, Commenda simplified sales tax compliance while reducing cost and risk.
30+
countries powered by a right-sized compliance footprint
6 weeks
from kickoff to go-live
On-time
monthly filings across every applicable U.S. state
TRX modernized its nationwide U.S. sales tax compliance in 6 weeks with Commenda
As TRX scaled nationwide, Commenda simplified sales tax compliance while reducing cost and risk.
Read the case study30+
countries powered by a right-sized compliance footprint
6 weeks
from kickoff to go-live
On-time
monthly filings across every applicable U.S. state
CloudSEK needed a partner to handle U.S. incorporation, compliance, and tax – all at once. Commenda delivered a seamless experience from day one.
Read the case study100%
of purchase orders validated for tax compliance before invoicing
10+ hrs/month
saved on cross-border compliance coordination and vendor management
Avea Life needed to unify multi-entity books across countries. Commenda consolidated everything into one platform.
Read the case study5 entities
consolidated onto one financial back office
100%
of D2C revenue preserved through migration
Zero churn
no disruption to active subscribers
As Storii expanded from the UK to the US, managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions became increasingly complex.
Read the case study<4 weeks
from first consultation to fully operational global compliance setup
20+ hrs/month
saved on global compliance, bookkeeping, and tax coordination
Commenda by the numbers
- 70+
- Countries covered globally
- 1–3 days
- Typical time to incorporate
- 100%
- Foreign ownership supported
- 1
- Platform for every filing
Timeline
From kickoff to open for business
Incorporating in a new country means unfamiliar filings, local requirements, and moving parts across multiple vendors.
We handle all of it so you don't have to.
Frequently asked questions
The US offers access to the world's largest consumer market, a deep pool of venture capital and institutional investors, globally recognized legal frameworks, and unmatched brand credibility. For technology, e-commerce, SaaS, and professional services companies, a US entity is often a prerequisite for US enterprise sales, banking relationships, and investor conversations. Foreign nationals can fully own a US corporation or LLC with no citizenship or residency requirement.
Delaware is the most popular choice for foreign-owned businesses – it has the most developed business law in the US, a specialized Court of Chancery for corporate disputes, and is the default expectation of most US investors and accelerators. For businesses with significant operations or employees in a specific state, incorporating or qualifying to do business locally may also be required. Commenda helps you choose the right structure and state for your situation.
Commenda manages the entire incorporation process – from choosing between a C Corporation and LLC, to selecting the right state, to coordinating your registered agent, guided EIN application, and banking setup. We work with US legal and accounting professionals so your entity is correctly established from day one, without the back-and-forth of managing multiple vendors.
Most US incorporations are completed within 1–3 business days after receiving your documentation – often faster for Delaware entities. Commenda coordinates state filings, registered agent setup, and post-incorporation steps to get you operational as quickly as possible.
Yes – every US corporation and LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in its state of incorporation. This agent receives official government and legal correspondence on behalf of your entity. Commenda provides registered agent services as part of the incorporation package, so you don't need a US address of your own to get started.
Ongoing obligations vary by state and entity type, but typically include annual state filings, franchise tax payments, federal corporate tax returns (Form 1120 for C Corps), and any applicable state and local tax filings. Foreign-owned entities may also have additional IRS disclosure requirements. Commenda's managed compliance service keeps you on track with every deadline – so your entity stays in good standing and you avoid penalties.
Yes – there are no citizenship or residency requirements to own a US C Corporation or LLC. Foreign nationals and foreign entities can be 100% owners. Certain regulated industries (defense, broadcasting, aviation) have foreign ownership restrictions, but these are sector-specific exceptions. Commenda's team helps you navigate FDI and ownership structure considerations for your industry.
Ready to incorporate in the US?
Form the entity. Never worry about managing it again. Tell us where you're expanding and we'll scope it, confirm the requirements, and handle the rest, usually within 24 hours.
Commenda is a private compliance platform, not a government agency. We prepare and file your incorporation paperwork on your behalf; government fees are separate from our service fees.
