Frequently Asked Questions

When establishing a company in the USA, basically two steps are required. Registering the company in the state system and registering with the IRS, which is also the revenue agency of the US Federal Government, and obtaining an EIN (federal tax number). Technically, when the establishment of the company is mentioned, the state registration is understood in the USA. However, international entrepreneurs who practically do not have US citizenship or a Greencard must both register with the state and obtain an EIN number from the IRS.

Yes, individuals can establish and manage companies in the USA without coming to the USA physically. Accounting and consulting firms such as HELLOGLOB, which they have authorized, can establish companies of individuals through their accountants and lawyers. However, entrepreneurs must open a bank account in order to operate in real business in the USA. Until recent years, the US banking system forced the account opener or company owner to be physically seen by the banker, but in the last few years, remote bank account opening has been allowed through authorized banking representatives such as HELLOGLOB.

Opening a bank account may not be required to start a company in the USA, but having a bank account in the USA is one of the essential things a company may need. In e-commerce sales or credit card sales, it may be necessary to have a bank account.

In order to open a bank account in the USA, your company or person must have a resident address in the USA. Opening a bank account before coming to the USA can be made easier by renting a virtual office in the USA. If you have all the necessary documents, you can continue the next transactions by contacting the bank you have chosen. As HELLOGLOB, we undertake all these processes for you.

This process takes a few weeks once the necessary documents are delivered. If you work with us, we take full responsibility for the process and open your company in the USA in an average of 3 to 5 days.

There is actually a simple answer to this question, especially for the initial stage. You must establish your company in the state in which you will do your business physically. Even if you do not actually come to the USA, it would be correct to choose the state from which office or warehouse your products and services are offered to the market.

For example, if you are doing an e-commerce business and you will sell your products from a warehouse in New York, the best choice is to establish your company in New York. Because each state controls the companies operating from the borders and if the relevant company is not registered with it, you may be fined. For this reason, many international entrepreneurs, when they first enter the United States, establish companies in popular states such as Delaware, but over time, they have to register their companies in the states where they actually operate, and in a sense, they have to re-establish a company. In fact, they close these companies to avoid paying the annual expenses for the company they founded in Delaware.

To obtain an EIN number, you must fill out the SS-4 form on the IRS (American Revenue Service) website and submit it to the appropriate agency. As HELLOGLOB, we perform all these operations for you.

In the USA, the most preferred corporate structures of medium and small-sized companies are LLC and C-CORP. While LLC (Limited Liability Company), which means Limited Liability Company, is mostly preferred for small-scale entrepreneurs, especially technology and start-up companies with multiple partners and aiming to receive investment may prefer the C-corp company type.

LLC (Limited Liability Company), which is a Limited Liability Company, is a specific business and partnership structure in the USA. In this company structure, the owners and partners are not personally responsible for the debts and obligations of the company.

A Corporation is a legal entity established under the law that can open a bank account, buy property, enter into contracts, and run a business. A C-Corporation is a regular corporation that does not want to be directly taxed as an asset. It is subject to two types of taxes, one at the corporate level (for corporate profits) and one at the shareholder level (for dividends). A C-Corporation pays taxes on its net profits. Salaries of directors and employees can be taxed for them and deducted from the company. However, money paid as dividends is taxed twice.

It is a type of corporation that is taxed as a partnership under IRS rules. The S Corporation corporate structure pays no income tax and is for small businesses only. All income or losses of the corporation for the relevant year are communicated to the shareholders who report their individual returns. At the end of each year, the company records all its income, expenses, depreciation, etc. returns an information listing, and notifies each shareholder of its stake as determined by its share percentage.

How you want a company to be taxed should make an appropriate choice. You can make the choice at the beginning of company incorporation or at the beginning of a new tax year.

No, it is not a requirement.

No, it is not a requirement.

No, it is not a requirement.

You may need to get one or both of these numbers from the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). In some cases, we can assist these services. You can contact us for this.

You do not need a lawyer to set up the company, but you may need the assistance of a lawyer to draft an operating agreement or provide legal advice. We can assist with coordination through a local solicitor/attorney.

If you do business in a country that is part of the Hague Convention, you will most likely need these additional documents.

We highly recommend it and most of our customers will buy it. "Corporate Set" is a good option for international customers.

No, but if you are opening a US bank account, you must personally send a representative of the company to the US to open the account with a photo ID.