Incorporation

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US C-Corp Taxation

Delaware
California
Wyoming
Texas
Franchise Tax
$450
$800
$0
$0
Federal Corporate Income Tax
21%
Employer Taxes
8,25%
Skala does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This table has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.
Delaware
Franchise Tax
$450
Federal Corporate Income Tax
21%
Employer Taxes
8,25%
California
Franchise Tax
$800
Federal Corporate Income Tax
21%
Employer Taxes
8,25%
Wyoming
Franchise Tax
$0
Federal Corporate Income Tax
21%
Employer Taxes
8,25%
Texas
Franchise Tax
$0
Federal Corporate Income Tax
21%
Employer Taxes
8,25%
Skala does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This table has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.

Formation Timeline

Onboarding
Fill out the questionnaire with the company details: name, contact details, management, etc.
Day 1
Incorporation
We’ll file the company’s Certificate of Incorporation using the expedited processing service.
Day 2
Corporate Documents
We’ll file the company’s Certificate of Incorporation using the expedited processing service.
Day 5
CTA
We’ll file the mandatory Beneficial Ownership Information Report for you.
Day 6
EIN
We’ll upload the Employer Identification Number to the company dashboard.
Day 7
Bank Account
Get pre-filled applications for Mercury, Wise, and Brex. We’ll email your credentials once the account is set up.
Day 8

Pricing

The Basic Setup
$599
Affordable registration option.
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What’s Included
Same-day Certificate of Incorporation e-filing
Expedited EIN attainment
$203 Delaware expedited processing fee
$200 1-year Registered Agent fee
The Hassle-Free Option
$1,499
Recommended: Convenient registration option.
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What’s Included
All features of The Basic Setup
Bank Account Application
FinCEN BOI Compliance Report
Add Co-founders After Incorporation
1-Year New York Mailing Address
Legal and Financial Consultations
Form 83(b) Election Filing
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FAQ

What are the annual maintenance costs?

The annual maintenance costs may vary depending on your particular business operations. However, the usual annual cost breakdown is as follows:

  • $250 US Mailing Address
  • $200 Registered Agent Services
  • ~$1,500 Accountant & Bookkeeping Services
  • $0 - $800 State Taxes
  • 21% Federal Corporate Income Tax
Which documents will I get?

(1) Certificate of Incorporation — a document filed with the State of Delaware that evidences the formation of your C-corporation.

(2) Bylaws — the internal governing document for your C-corporation, which outlines the powers and duties of the stockholders, directors, and officers.

(3) Initial Board Resolutions — the document commonly used for initial stock distribution, officer election, and setting up the company's operations.

(4) Founder Stock Purchase Agreement — an agreement under which the founder assigns his intellectual property to the company in exchange for the company’s shares. Comes in two versions – with or without vesting.

(5) Proprietary Information and Invention Assignment Agreement — an agreement by which founders, employees, advisors, and others assign to the company the intellectual property and other proprietary rights they create while performing work for the company.

(6) Capitalization Table — a spreadsheet that lists all stockholders of the company, the number of shares they hold, and their ownership percentages.

(7) Statement of Incorporator — a document that appoints the initial directors of the C-corporation.

(8) EIN Notice — an official letter from the IRS assigning your company an Employer Identification Number.

(9) Beneficial Ownership Information Report — a document required by the Corporate Transparency Act that identifies the individuals who own or control a company, helping to prevent money laundering and other illicit activities.

Do I need to visit the US to set up a company?

No, the company formation and bank account opening process can be completed entirely online.

Can one person hold all positions in a company?

Yes, one person can hold all the positions in the company. This person can even make an agreement between the company and himself as an individual.

Which banks are included in the Hassle-Free Option?

We’ll help you file a bank account application with Mercury, Brex, Relay, and Wise.