Documents Required for USA Company Registration
Prepare founder, registered-agent, ownership and business-purpose records for state filing and EIN.
Prepare founder, registered-agent, ownership and business-purpose records for state filing and EIN. Use the sections below to understand the practical decisions, records and compliance points before taking action.
Collect founder identity data
Prepare legal names, passport details, residential addresses, contact information and ownership percentages for members, stockholders, managers, directors and officers as applicable.
Define the company blueprint
Choose legal-name options, the formation state, LLC or corporation, business purpose, principal address, management and expected operating states.
Appoint a registered agent
The agent must meet the formation state’s requirements and maintain a physical address there for official and legal documents.
Prepare the state filing
Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Incorporation varies by state and entity. State-specific information and fees must be checked.
Build internal governance records
Prepare an operating agreement or bylaws, initial consents, ownership ledger, capital records and founder or stock documents appropriate to the entity.
Complete the EIN file
Form SS-4 requires entity, address, responsible-party, activity, employees, tax-year and filing information. International applicants should use a current eligible IRS route.
Official References
Rules and portal requirements can change. Review the current official material relevant to the proposed company.
This article provides general information and is not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice. Applicability should be reviewed for the proposed entity and current law.