Attorney-Led Incorporation Intake

Review service tiers, compare states, and confirm compliance before you start the attorney intake.

Included in Every Engagement

State filing fees plus the first year of registered agent service are bundled. Base pricing assumes formation in standard-fee jurisdictions (DE, CA, WY, SC). Premium states (TX, MA, NV, NY, IL, TN) add the delta in state costs.

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BOI reporting — current rules (2025)

Updated March 26, 2025 (FinCEN Interim Final Rule).

Domestic entities (formed under U.S. state law) currently have no BOI filing obligation. Keep your formation approval for your records.

Foreign reporting companies (formed abroad, registering in a state)

  • File your initial BOI report within 30 days of state registration (Apr 25, 2025 catch-up for entities registered before Mar 26, 2025).
  • Report non-U.S. beneficial owners who meet the 25% ownership or substantial-control tests. U.S. persons are not reported under the current rule.
  • Update or correct BOI filings within 30 days of any change.
  • Penalties for willful violations: up to $500/day civil, $10,000 criminal fines, and 2 years imprisonment; further penalties for unauthorized disclosure/misuse.

Official resources & free filing

FinCEN BOI hub File BOI report IFR Q&A Federal Register text 31 CFR 1010.380 31 U.S.C. § 5336 Access & safeguards fact sheet

Non-resident founder checklist

  • Foreign-owned single-member U.S. LLCs file IRS Form 5472 + pro-forma 1120 when related-party transactions occur.
  • Collect the appropriate W-8 form (W-8BEN, W-8BEN-E, or W-8ECI) before making U.S.-source payments.
  • Review BOI access rules to understand how your information is shared and protected.
Form 5472 instructions Form W-8BEN Form W-8BEN-E Form W-8ECI

State & Entity Summary

Chancery Court oversight, predictable case law, fast expedition options (24-hour and same-day).

Limited Liability Company in Delaware

Flexible pass-through entity with contractual freedom for governance and profit splits.

Advantages

  • Member or manager managed structures
  • Single or multi-member without complex formalities
  • Tax flexibility (default partnership/sole prop, elect S- or C-corp)

Considerations

  • Self-employment tax on active income unless planning around it
  • Banks and VC funds often prefer corporations
  • State-level fees (e.g., Delaware $300 tax, California $800 minimum)

Delaware LLCs offer series capabilities and strong contractual flexibility. Budget the $300 annual franchise tax due June 1.

Key Resources

Compliance Preview

Annual report frequency March 1 (annual)
Annual report fee $50 (corp) / $300 (LLC tax)
Estimated franchise tax Minimum $175 or $400

File electronically via My eCorp. Late filings incur a $200 penalty plus 1.5% monthly interest.

Formation Quote

Today $879 Standard formation service: $750 · Delaware state filing fee: $90 · Registered agent (year 1): $129
Standard formation service$750
Delaware state filing fee$90
Registered agent (year 1)$129

Compare Annual Costs

  • DelawareAnnual report fee $50Minimum $175 franchise tax
  • CaliforniaAnnual report fee $25$800 minimum franchise tax
  • New YorkAnnual report fee $9 biennialPublication + LLC filing fee