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Incorporate your business in the United States

  • Get started sooner – Fast-tracked US incorporation so you're set up and operating without delays.
  • Compliant and reliable – Incorporation that meets federal and state-level requirements, handled correctly from day one.
  • Expert support – Guidance designed for international companies establishing a US subsidiary or entity.

Set up a subsidiary in the world's largest economy, with speed, compliance, and expert support – all in one platform.

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Benefits

Why choose Commenda for your US incorporation?

Designed for global business integration

We help structure your US entity to align with your global operations – whether you're setting up a Delaware C Corporation for investor readiness or an LLC for operational flexibility. Cross-border tax efficiency and intercompany agreements are built into our approach from the start.

Get expert support for entity and tax setup

From guided EIN application to state tax enrollment and payroll setup, we manage every step through the platform in coordination with US legal and accounting professionals.

Stay compliant, all year round

We support your business with full compliance services, including annual state filings, federal 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

A C Corporation is the most widely used structure for foreign-owned US businesses. It offers strong liability protection, is eligible for venture capital investment, and is recognized globally by banks, investors, and partners. Delaware is the most common state of incorporation due to its business-friendly legal framework and established case law.

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

Highlights

  • 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
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For your business

What we offer

  • World-map illustration showing Commenda entities across multiple countries

    Incorporate and structure entities across 70+ countries

    Guided incorporation workflows with built-in compliance checks – from choosing the right entity type to completing the paperwork.

  • Commenda document management UI showing audit-ready status and a compliance timeline

    Save time with automated document management

    Commenda automates data collection, document generation, and filing – so your team does more with fewer hours.

  • Commenda tax filings UI showing VAT and GST returns across jurisdictions

    Automate your indirect tax calculations and filings

    Commenda automatically calculates the correct tax for every transaction and handles filings with minimal manual effort.

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G2 Reviews

Rated by the teams using it

Scores from finance and legal leads handling compliance globally.

  • Entity Management

    9.6

    #1 Ranked

    Set up your entity and keep it in good standing. Filings, records, and renewals tracked in one place.

  • Corporate Tax & Compliance

    9.1

    Top Rated

    Every tax deadline on one calendar. Corporate returns and statutory filings handled without the back-and-forth.

  • Sales Tax & VAT/GST

    9.4

    Commenda Leads

    Register for VAT, GST, and sales tax in every country you operate in, and manage it all in one place.

From the field

What finance leaders are saying

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TRX
“The platform works exactly the way I need it to. I have one team member who manages all of our exemption certificates, and that functionality has been particularly efficient for us. It allows him to handle everything seamlessly, making the handoff significantly easier.”
Matt Preston, CPA

Financial Controller, TRX

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.

  1. Onboarding

    Your details submitted once. Entity name checked, documents collected, filings kicked off. No back-and-forth.

  2. Entity Confirmed

    Incorporation done. Formation documents, company number, and registered address live in your Commenda dashboard.

  3. Next Up

    Tax ID obtained, VAT enrollment filed, banking guidance underway. Compliance calendar set for your jurisdiction.

  4. Open For Business

    You’re operational in a new market. Without a single trip to a government office.

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.

Join hundreds of international businesses that expanded to the US with Commenda managing every step.