Form a US LLC · Startups
Your startup in the United States.
Raising funds, welcoming investors, granting equity: structure matters. We explain the difference between an LLC and a C-Corp and form your LLC when it is the right option.
- LLC vs C-Corp explained simply
- Delaware, Wyoming or another state
- EIN and bank application
- Operating Agreement for multiple members
The right structure
Most venture capital funds ask for a C-Corp; an LLC often suits bootstrapped projects.
Several members
Operating Agreement drafted for ownership and decision-making.
A solid foundation
Documents, EIN and banking ready for your first customers.
The steps with ClicGlow
You describe your project
An online form of about 10 minutes: business, members, state you have in mind and plan.
We form the LLC
Name check, filing of the Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and registered agent appointment.
We apply for the EIN
Form SS-4 prepared and sent to the IRS, with no SSN or ITIN.
You prepare the bank account
A complete file for your business account application. The decision belongs to the bank.
You stay compliant
Annual report, registered agent, Form 5472: your deadlines are tracked.
LLC or C-Corp: the questions to ask
- Are you planning a venture capital round?
- Do you want to grant stock options?
- Will profits be reinvested or distributed?
- How many members, and in which countries?
Our services focus on LLCs. If your project needs a C-Corp, talk to our team.
Frequently asked questions: Startups
Do investors accept an LLC?
Rarely for venture capital, which usually requires a Delaware C-Corp. An LLC can suit a bootstrapped or profitable-from-day-one project.
Can an LLC become a C-Corp?
Yes, through a tax election (Form 8832) or a legal conversion. The consequences should be reviewed with a professional.
Why Delaware?
Every US investor knows its corporate law and its Court of Chancery. It is, however, more expensive to maintain.
Your gateway to doing business in the US.
Form your LLC with clear, step-by-step guidance.
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