United States (Delaware/Wyoming) — Ready Made Shelf Companies — Company Formation

United States — Ready-Made Shelf Companies and Company Formation

United States offers international entrepreneurs a No FinCEN BOI for US entities (Mar 2025 IFR), DE/WY LLC-driven entry point. The US LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the dominant corporate form for SMEs, holdings, and trading entities — and we hold a stock of pre-formed, never-traded LLCs ready for immediate ownership transfer through the State Secretary of State filings (state SoS).

ShelfCompanies24 has been arranging company formation and the transfer of pre-registered US entities since 1995. We work with a network of US corporate-service providers, accountants, and banks to deliver a single-invoice, start-to-finish service — whether you need your USA company ready in 24 hours or a brand-new one built from scratch in 24 hours.

Why United States for Your Business

• No FinCEN BOI for US entities (Mar 2025 IFR), DE/WY LLC — the structural reason serious operators choose United States over neighbouring jurisdictions.
• Predictable corporate law — State Secretary of State filings (state SoS) provides public, searchable filings; ownership transfers are documented and binding.
• 2026 corporate tax: 21% federal + 0-9.99% state — see the detailed tax breakdown below.
• Pre-formed LLC stock — clean state SoS-registered companies with no trading history, ready for a 24 hours ownership transfer.
• Remote-friendly — most United States corporate procedures can be completed without travel; we handle apostille, sworn translation, and digital signature.
• Corporate banking — introductions to local and international banks suitable for a US LLC, without the multi-month onboarding most foreign owners face when they apply alone.
• Single point of contact — your dedicated consultant manages incorporation, banking, accounting, and ongoing compliance for the whole life of the company.

Our Core Services in United States

United States Company Types at a Glance

Most USA clients choose the LLC (Limited Liability Company) for the combination of limited liability, ownership flexibility, and predictable state SoS treatment.

United States Corporate Taxation 2026

The 2026 headline corporate tax position in United States is 21% federal + 0-9.99% state.

21% federal + 0-9.99% state; LLC pass-through default; FinCEN BOI for US entities REMOVED by interim final rule March 2025 – only foreign entities registered to do US business still file.

VAT, withholding-tax, and treaty-network specifics are jurisdiction-dependent and best discussed in a free first call — your consultant will map your operational profile to the correct US tax treatment before you commit to a structure.

Compliance and Reporting Obligations

• Annual financial statements — prepared under US GAAP and filed with the state SoS on a calendar-year or financial-year basis.
• Beneficial ownership transparency — most modern jurisdictions, including United States, require beneficial-owner registration alongside the state SoS entity record.
• Tax registration — state SoS entry typically auto-registers the company with the United States tax authority; VAT/sales-tax registration is separate where turnover thresholds apply.
• Director and shareholder filings — changes to state SoS must be filed within statutory deadlines; we manage these end-to-end on retainer.
• Audit thresholds — small LLCs usually file abbreviated accounts; medium-sized and large entities meet local audit requirements (typically based on balance-sheet, turnover, and headcount thresholds).

Corporate Banking for Your US Company

A US corporate bank account is critical to operating the company — and one of the practical bottlenecks foreign owners hit when they apply directly. Our consultant introduces you to the right banking partner for your profile (high-volume international transfers, EUR/USD/GBP multi-currency, e-commerce processing, custodial, or simple operating-account-only).

A pre-formed US LLC with clean state SoS entry typically passes bank KYC more smoothly than a newly formed entity, which is why operators in a hurry to begin trading specifically request a shelf company.

Cross-Jurisdiction Comparisons

Operators looking at United States often also evaluate similar jurisdictions:

• Shelf companies and formation in Delaware — Court of Chancery, no FinCEN BOI from Mar 2025.
• Shelf companies and formation in Canada — Federal/provincial choice, NAFTA/CUSMA.

Why Choose ShelfCompanies24 for United States

• 30 years of experience — operating since 1995 across United States and 55 other jurisdictions.
• Licensed corporate-service provider with a dedicated US desk.
• Pre-formed LLC stock — clean state SoS-registered entities ready for immediate transfer.
• Single fixed-fee invoice — formation, state SoS fees, virtual office, and bank intro bundled.
• Remote-only — most clients never travel to United States; we handle apostille, courier, and sworn translation.
• Post-formation support — accounting, VAT/tax filings, payroll, beneficial-owner register maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions about US Companies

How quickly can I start trading with a US company?

With a pre-formed US LLC the share transfer is documented and the state SoS update filed within 24 hours; you can sign contracts in the company’s name from day one. A newly formed LLC takes 24 hours end-to-end because the State Secretary of State filings and the tax authority each add their own processing time.

What is the difference between a LLC and a Corp in United States?

Both are US corporate vehicles registered with the state SoS. The LLC is the standard SME limited-liability form chosen by most operators. The Corp is typically used for larger, capital-raising or listed structures. Most foreign owners arriving in United States pick the LLC unless they have a specific reason — listing plans, multiple investor classes, or a partner-structure preference — to choose otherwise.

Do I need to travel to United States to form or buy a company?

No. United States corporate procedures are remote-friendly through our consultant network. Documents are couriered, apostilled and sworn-translated where needed; signatures use either qualified electronic signature or notarisation in your home jurisdiction. We handle the state SoS interface end-to-end — most foreign clients never set foot in United States.

What taxes will my US company pay in 2026?

The 2026 headline rate in United States is 21% federal + 0-9.99% state. 21% federal + 0-9.99% state; LLC pass-through default; FinCEN BOI for US entities REMOVED by interim final rule March 2025 – only foreign entities registered to do US business still file. VAT/sales-tax, withholding-tax on dividends, and treaty-network impact depend on your operating profile — a free first call with our consultant maps your business model to the correct US tax treatment.

Can a non-resident foreigner be the sole shareholder and director of a US LLC?

In most cases yes — there is generally no United States residency, citizenship, or work-permit requirement for shareholders or directors. Some jurisdictions require a local-resident director, a registered local agent, or a substance test for tax purposes. Your consultant will confirm which requirements apply to your specific operating model and source-of-income profile.

Is a US shelf company really ‘clean’?

All ShelfCompanies24 shelf entities in United States were incorporated solely to be held in reserve. They have never traded, never opened a customer-facing bank account, never invoiced a third party, and never accumulated tax losses — so the state SoS record shows pure dormancy. This avoids the loss-utilisation and beneficial-owner-disclosure complications that a real ex-trading company would carry.

Should I buy a shelf LLC or form a new one in United States?

Choose a shelf LLC from EUR 3,000 when you need to be trading immediately, when banking onboarding speed matters, or when a counterparty insists on dealing with an established legal entity. Choose new formation from EUR 1,500 when you want to design the constitution, share classes, or registered name from scratch and you can wait 24 hours for the state SoS entry. Both options come with the same fixed-fee scope, banking introduction, and post-formation support.

What ongoing costs should I budget per year for a US LLC?

A dormant US LLC typically runs EUR 1,500–3,500 per year — covering registered office, the local accountant or tax adviser for nil filings, beneficial-owner-register maintenance, and any state SoS fees. An actively trading LLC budgets EUR 4,000–12,000 per year for full bookkeeping, periodic VAT/sales-tax filings, payroll, annual financial statements, and 21% federal + 0-9.99% state corporate tax compliance. Your consultant gives an exact cost band based on your projected transaction volume and complexity before you commit.

Does United States have a public beneficial-ownership register?

Yes — like every modern jurisdiction, United States maintains a beneficial-ownership register that records every natural person controlling more than 25% of shares, voting rights, or profit distribution rights of a US LLC. Filings are made at the same time as state SoS registration; updates are required when ownership changes. We handle the filing and ongoing maintenance as part of standard service so the register record remains accurate and penalty-free.