STEP 1
BUSINESS IDENTITY
Business Name & Description
- Enter the Business name to be registered. This will be used across state filings, IRS records, banking, and contracts.
- Tip: Don't overthink branding here. This is a legal identifier.
- What your business does — clearly and directly. Used for EIN, banking, and compliance.
- Good examples: 'Provides software development and IT consulting services...' or 'Operates an e-commerce business...'
STEP 2
Entity Selection
Choose the structure regulators and investors expect
- LLC: Best for operational flexibility and pass-through taxation. Used when control, simplicity, and cost efficiency matter.
- C-Corporation: Mandatory for venture funding and equity structuring. Separate tax identity. Share-based ownership. Scalable governance.
- We don't let founders pick blindly. We align structure to intent.
STEP 3
U.S. State Selection
Your state determines future friction
- Delaware: Court of Chancery. Predictable case law. The default for institutional capital.
- Wyoming: Low statutory burden. Minimal reporting. Optimized for closely held companies.
- This decision affects taxes and compliance. We treat it accordingly.
STEP 4
EIN Issuance
The real bottleneck, handled correctly
- We act as an authorized third party with the IRS.
- No SSN. No ITIN. No U.S. residency required.
- You receive: EIN confirmation, IRS acknowledgment, Federal tax identity established.
- This unlocks banking, payroll, and filings.
STEP 5
Business Banking Enablement
Mercury Banking Partnership
- Seamlessly integrated banking setup, typically initiated within 3 days.
- Applications are aligned with IRS and state records to reduce friction.
- Bank approval remains subject to partner review.
STEP 6
Registered Agent & US Presence
Compliance is not optional
- A registered agent is mandatory under state law.
- A US address is required for official correspondence.
- We provide both — continuously monitored, renewals handled.
STEP 7
Filing & Government Handling
We interface directly with authorities
- State formation filings.
- IRS submissions.
- Continuous tracking until completion.
- No founder follow-ups. No portal confusion. No silent delays.
STEP 8
Built for Ongoing Compliance
Formation is step one
- Once live, your company needs: Annual filings, Federal tax alignment, State compliance continuity.
- Our platform is designed to carry companies beyond incorporation — not abandon them after approval.
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