The process for starting a business in Delaware is nearly the same process that a US citizen would go through:
- Name the Company.
- Hire a Delaware Registered Agent.
- File Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Organization.
- Obtain an EIN.
Can I start an LLC in Delaware if I don’t live there?
Delaware allows anyone 18 years of age or older to form an LLC. You do not need to be a Delaware resident, a U.S. citizen, or conduct any business activities in Delaware. Even if you operate your business solely in Florida, you can still form a Delaware LLC.
Can a non-US citizen open LLC?
There are no citizenship or residence requirements for ownership of a C Corporation or an LLC. The S Corporation however does not allow nonresident aliens to be shareholders (owner), but any US citizen or resident alien may be a shareholder (owner).
Can a foreigner be a director of a Delaware limited liability company?
Delaware also allows foreigners to act as members of a Delaware LLC. There is no age restriction for officers, directors, corporate shareholders or members of Delaware Limited Liability Companies. How Do I Open a U.S. Business Bank Account? Each U.S. bank has different requirements for opening a business bank account.
Do you need an agent to form a Delaware LLC?
Delaware Registered Agent Requirement. You can form an LLC in Delaware without visiting, opening an office, or maintaining a bank account in Delaware; however, the Delaware LLC Act requires any company incorporated in Delaware to have a Delaware Registered Agent with an in-state street address.
Can a foreigner start a business in Delaware?
You can start a business in Delaware from anywhere in the world. In fact, many of our clients are not living in America. We do not charge foreigners more money for filings, however, we would encourage you to review our resources section to make the whole process easier for you, specifically checking our Delaware LLC and Delaware Corporation pages.
How much is a registered agent in Delaware?
With our LLC formation, we provide a year of registered agent service. For those with greater Delaware business address needs, we also offer mail forwarding and virtual office packages starting at $50 a year. Some of the advantages of Delaware LLCs are only available to nonresidents.
