Can a non-resident open a US, Delaware, company?

[MeilissaB]

What is the name of your state? I'm in Canada but the corporation will be in the DE.

Hi all,

I'd like to open a US branch of my online business to better serve US customers. I've looked into it and it looks like Delaware companies are the most popular since Delaware has the best corporate laws.

I've also noticed that there is a TON of places online where you can register ("buy") incorporation online. How credible are these online places?

Also, how can a foreign citizen (I'm from Canada) get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) a.k.a. Federal Tax Identification Number so that I can accept payments and employ people? I have no intention of living in the US. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

Melissa

 

[owelesstax.com]

I'd like to open a US branch of my online business to better serve US customers. I've looked into it and it looks like Delaware companies are the most popular since Delaware has the best corporate laws.

Delaware has the best corporate laws. . . if you plan on being a Fortune 500 company. Delaware has written their statutes to focus on publicly traded corporations. You really need to determine in which state you intend to "take Payments and employ people". that is the state in which you should plan on filing.

I've also noticed that there is a TON of places online where you can register ("buy") incorporation online. How credible are these online places?

If all you want is a corporation filed in a state, you can do it yourself. Contact eh Secretary of State there and ask for a filing packet. Most states require that you have a resident agent (someone within the state to receive legal service) you may need to contract that out.