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Every question before checkout, step by step.
- What is the difference between where you live and where the company operates?Residence is the country you personally live in. Operating location is where the company will actually work from. They are separate questions, and either can be outside the US.
- How to choose a US state for your companyPick any of the 50 states or DC from the US State step. We show you the facts for each state; the choice is yours. Forming outside the state you operate from usually means registering there too.
- What is the difference between an LLC and a C-Corp?An LLC is a flexible structure with pass-through taxation by default and lighter paperwork. A C-Corporation is built for stock ownership, venture capital and employee equity, and pays corporate income tax.
- How to choose and enter your company nameEnter a main name and two alternatives without the ending, then pick the ending from the list. The state confirms availability after your order is placed, trying your names in order.
- How to count your ownersCount every person or company that will own part of the business. You can add up to 10 owners online, and you add their details after checkout.
- What is the registered agent question asking?It asks whether you have a street address in your formation state where someone can accept legal papers during business hours. Either way, our registered agent is included for your first year.
- How saving progress and Start over workBefore checkout, your answers are saved in this browser only. Once you open checkout, your order is saved to your account. Start over clears everything you've entered on this device.
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