GENERAL
INFORMATION
Introduction
US LLC's with non-resident members and which conduct no
business in the US and which have no US-source income
are NOT subject to US federal income tax and are NOT required
to file a US income tax return..
COMPANY INFORMATION
Procedure To Form
Filing of Articles of Organisation or Certificate of Formation
with the Secretary of State in the preferred state of
formation.
Language Of Legalisation And Corporate Documents
English. If any other language is used it must be accompanied
by a translation in English.
Time To Incorporate/Form
Generally 2 days, but must allow an additional
5 - 7 business days for delivery of documentation.
Name Restrictions
Anything identical or similar to an existing
company registered within the state of formation. The
use of bank, trust, insurance or reinsurance within
the name of the LLC is generally prohibited in all 50
states.
Language Of Name
The name can be in any language, however, some
recommended states require an English translation.
Suffixes To Denote Corporation
Limited Liability Company or its abbreviation
LLC.
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State of Formation
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Fee
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Due Date
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| Delaware |
US$ 200 |
June 1 |
| Florida |
US$ 50 |
May 1 |
| Wyoming |
US$ 50 |
Anniversary |
| Oregon |
US$ 20 |
Anniversary |
| New Jersey |
US$ 50 |
Anniversary |
| New York |
Nil |
N/A |
| Washington DC |
US$ 200 |
(See Note 1) |
| Arkansas |
US$ 50 |
June 1 |
Note 1
The report is filed every two years. If an LLC is formed
prior to June 16 in any given year, it's first Two-Year
Report is due June 16 that same year. It's next Two-Year
Report will not be due for another 2 years.
If an LLC is formed after June 16 in a given year,
its first Two-Year Report will be due June 16 the following
year. Again, its next Two-Year Report will not be due
for another 2 years.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
There is generally no requirement to file financial
statements with the state of formation unless the corporation
owns assets within that state or has conducted business
within that state.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that
the details contained herein are correct and up-to-date,
it does not constitute legal or other professional advice.
We do not accept any responsibility, legal or otherwise,
for any error or omission.
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