Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Incorporating in the United States can increase the credibility of your business on the international front, and it is invaluable if you’re selling to Americans. It is even possible to open a business in the United States if you aren’t an American citizen, and you may not even need to be a legal resident. This allows people from around the world to take advantage of business structures like the limited liability corporation. Let’s discuss how to start a business in the US in 6 steps.

Choose the Type of Business You Want to Form

There are two main types of business structures open to those who are not U.S. citizens or long-term residents: the LLC and the corporation. An LLC is a limited liability corporation. It limits your liability in case of a lawsuit. The main benefit of an LLC is that it doesn’t pay corporate income taxes; you only have to pay personal income taxes on your share of the revenue from the business.Continue reading→