SELECT YOUR BUSINESS JURISDICTION
Select a state to register your company in the U.S.
Every U.S. state offers a unique legal and tax ecosystem for your business. Explore our dynamic catalog to compare official registration costs, annual renewal fees, taxes, and processing times across jurisdictions. Choose the ideal location to form your LLC or corporation and launch it entirely online—without having to travel from your home country.
Where to Start a Business in the United States
Choose a State for Your Business
FOR FOREIGNERS
Most Popular States
Florida
Very popular due to its cultural and geographic proximity to Latin America and its significant economic weight. Unlike Wyoming or New Mexico, it does not offer total anonymity.
State Fees:
New LLC: $125 USD
New Corporation: $79
Wyoming
Low setup and maintenance costs; there is no state income tax, and it offers high privacy by not requiring owners' names to be listed in the public record.
State Fees:
New LLC: $103 USD
New Corporation: $103
Delaware
It boasts the country's most respected commercial legal system; investors and funds place full confidence in it, making it the preferred choice for startups receiving investment.
State Fees:
New LLC: $140 USD
New Corporation: $140
New Mexico
It is the king of low-cost options because there is no annual report fee ($0 state maintenance cost) and it preserves owner anonymity. It rivals Wyoming when anonymity is the goal.
State Fees:
New LLC: $50 USD
New Corporation: $100