US Company Formation (LLC)
For a brand selling internationally, a US company is often not a choice but a necessity: Stripe, Shopify Payments and some marketplaces open their doors here. We set up the formation, tax ID, address and banking in one place; our partner CPA signs the returns.
- Group
- Company formation
- First deliverable
- Structure and state decision
- Ongoing
- Annual compliance calendar
AmazonWho this service is for
- «We can't open a Stripe account.»Some payment providers and marketplaces aren't available to companies registered in many countries. A US company is the shortest and most common way to open that door.
- «We sell to the US, but it's all over the place.»Payments in one place, returns in another, taxes handled by no one. At the end of the month, nobody can see what's actually left.
- «We formed the company — we don't know what comes next.»Formation takes a day. The real issue is the calendar of annual filings, franchise tax and reports — a missed date comes back as a penalty.
What's included
LLC or C-Corp, Delaware or Wyoming: a reasoned decision in writing based on your sales model, number of partners and payment setup needs.
Filing, formation documents, registered agent and legal address — all in the company's name.
Tax ID number, operating agreement and the document set the bank will ask for.
Preparing and submitting business banking and Stripe applications. Approval is the bank's and Stripe's decision; we make sure the application is prepared correctly.
Federal and state obligations with their dates in one calendar. Every upcoming date is reminded in advance.
Regular recording of bank transactions, reconciliation and an income-expense report — so no document has to be hunted down at filing time.
How we work
Putting the structure in writing
State, company type and ownership structure; the cost and annual obligations of each side by side. The decision is yours, the reasoning is in writing.
Filing and tax ID
Formation filing, registered agent, address and EIN. We track the paperwork; you can see where you are at every step.
Banking and payments
Bank and Stripe applications are prepared and submitted, then connected to the store's payment flow.
Annual obligations
Filings, franchise tax and reporting dates go into the calendar; our partner CPA prepares and signs the returns.
Packages
The scope is fixed, so the price is too. The fees below are Mihenk's service fees; the state fee charged by the government is not included.
If forming the company and getting it operating is enough.
$279+ state fee · one-time- Company formation (LLC)
- Registered agent (annual)
- Company address (annual)
- Operating Agreement
- EIN — tax ID number
To have what comes after formation handled in one place too.
$599+ state fee · one-time- Everything in the Starter package
- Form 5472 & 1120 (single member)
- Bank account opening support
- Tax specialist support
- Annual obligation tracking
For companies that want full support on accounting and tax.
$1,199+ state fee · one-time- Everything in the Starter and Professional packages
- Bookkeeping — regular records
- Bank account reconciliation
- Tax and compliance tracking
- Income / expense reporting
The state fee varies by state and is paid directly to the state — we add no commission on top. Tax returns and bookkeeping are handled by our partner CPA; the contract states which work is done under whose signature.
Work outside the packages
- ITIN applicationIndividual taxpayer identification number.
- Stripe account applicationThe application is prepared and submitted; approval is Stripe's decision.
- Bank account applicationThe application is prepared and submitted; approval is the bank's decision.
- Wyoming Annual ReportOfficial state fee charged separately.
- Delaware Franchise Tax filingOfficial state fee charged separately.
- US trademark registrationOfficial filing fee charged separately.
- Federal tax returnE-filing, including 1040 / 1040-NR.
Fees for work outside the packages vary by task; when the need arises, they're given in writing, stating whether the official fee is included. No extra item is carried out without your approval.
Forming a company takes a day. Keeping it in good standing is a matter of the calendar.
What we look at
The real time from application to EIN and bank account.
Filings, franchise tax and report dates closed on time.
Which stage the Stripe and bank applications are at.
The total of service fees, state fees and annual obligations — so there are no surprise line items.
What you get
- Formation documentsCertificate of Formation and operating agreement, in the company's name.
- EIN letterThe tax ID number document from the IRS.
- Account fileStatus of the bank and Stripe applications, along with the documents requested.
- Compliance calendarWhich filing is due when: one dated table with reminders.
Which institutions and tools
The company, accounts and records are opened in your name. When we part ways, everything stays where it is; the dashboard passwords stay with you.
Shopify Payments
PayPalFrequently asked questions
Who forms the company, and who signs the returns?
We handle the formation filing, paperwork, address, bank and payment follow-up. Federal and state returns are prepared and signed by our partner CPA. Mihenk is not an accounting or law firm; the contract states clearly which work is done under whose signature.
What happens to my tax obligations at home?
Forming a US company doesn't automatically remove your tax obligations in your home country. Your residence, where the income arises and the status of any existing company are decisive. We recommend assessing this with a tax advisor in your country of residence before deciding — not based on general comments online. Our partner CPA covers the US side.
Is Stripe approval guaranteed?
No. The application is prepared and submitted correctly; approval is Stripe's own decision. The same goes for bank accounts. If it isn't approved, we read the reason and talk through an alternative route together.
How long does it take?
It depends on the state and on how busy the authorities are at the time. Before applying, we give you the current timeline in writing; we don't make up a number of days.
Related services
This service can be booked on its own, but it works best together with these three:
LTD formation, UTR and annual filings for brands selling into the UK and Europe.
DemandCross-Border Selling & MarketplacesOnce the company is set up, the real work begins: selling in that market.
InfrastructurePayments & Checkout
Payment collection and checkout setup for your store.
Take it on its own, or as part of a partnership.
US Company Formation (LLC) is delivered as a standalone project: the scope is clear and the price is shown above. In a full partnership, it runs alongside the other work your brand needs, handled by the same team. We'll talk through which suits you on the first call.