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Delaware
Formed with the Delaware Division of Corporations; Court of Chancery specialises in business disputes; widely used by venture-backed companies. Annual franchise tax and/or annual taxes apply.
Official source: corp.delaware.govWyoming
Annual report and license tax filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State; popular for holding and small-business LLCs.
Official source: sos.wyo.govNevada
Formed through the Nevada Secretary of State (SilverFlume); annual list and state business license required.
Official source: nvsos.govFlorida
Formed through the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz); annual report due each year.
Official source: dos.fl.gov/sunbizNew York
Formed with the New York Department of State; LLCs are subject to a statutory publication requirement after formation.
Official source: dos.ny.govTexas
Formed with the Texas Secretary of State (SOSDirect); franchise tax reporting to the Texas Comptroller.
Official source: sos.state.tx.usCalifornia
Formed with the California Secretary of State (bizfile Online); an annual minimum franchise tax is administered by the Franchise Tax Board.
Official source: sos.ca.govEngland and Wales
Companies House usually processes online applications within 24 hours. Government fee for online incorporation: GBP 100. Identity verification required for directors and PSCs.
Official source: gov.uk/companies-houseScotland
Registered with Companies House under the Companies Act 2006; same online incorporation fee as England and Wales (GBP 100).
Official source: gov.uk/companies-houseNorthern Ireland
Registered with Companies House under the Companies Act 2006; same online incorporation fee as England and Wales (GBP 100).
Official source: gov.uk/companies-houseIreland
Registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). At least one director must be EEA-resident, or a bond is required.
Official source: cro.ieSwitzerland
Formed by public deed and entered in the cantonal commercial register. Minimum share capital under the Code of Obligations: CHF 20,000 (GmbH), CHF 100,000 (AG).
Official source: fedlex.admin.ch / zefix.chEstonia
Registered through the e-Business Register; e-Residency lets non-residents manage a company digitally. A local contact person is required where management is abroad.
Official source: e-resident.gov.eeNetherlands
Incorporated by notarial deed before a Dutch civil-law notary and registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK).
Official source: kvk.nlCyprus
Registered with the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property.
Official source: companies.gov.cyMalta
Registered with the Malta Business Registry; EU member state with English as an official language.
Official source: mbr.mtBritish Virgin Islands
Governed by the BVI Business Companies Act; a licensed BVI registered agent is required. Since 2 January 2025, beneficial ownership information is verified by the registered agent and filed with the Registrar (BVI Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2024); registers of directors and members are also filed with the Registrar, and the register of members is private unless the company elects otherwise.
Official source: bvifsc.vgCayman Islands
Registered with the General Registry; widely used for investment funds. Economic substance rules apply to relevant activities.
Official source: ciregistry.kySeychelles
Governed by the International Business Companies Act 2016, supervised by the Financial Services Authority; registered agent required.
Official source: fsaseychelles.scBelize
Registered through the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry, normally via a registered agent.
Official source: bccar.bzPanama
Incorporated by public deed through a Panamanian lawyer acting as resident agent and registered with the Public Registry.
Official source: rp.gob.paBahamas
Registered with the Registrar General under the International Business Companies Act; registered agent required.
Official source: bahamas.gov.bsBermuda
Registered with the Registrar of Companies; beneficial owners are vetted by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
Official source: registrarofcompanies.gov.bmNevis
Regulated by the Nevis Financial Services Regulatory Commission; registered agent required.
Official source: nevisfsrc.comCook Islands
International companies are registered in the Cook Islands with a registered office at a licensed trustee company. Entity options confirmed in your quote.
Official source: fsc.gov.ckSingapore
Registered with ACRA via BizFile+; at least one director must be ordinarily resident in Singapore; a company secretary must be appointed within six months.
Official source: acra.gov.sgHong Kong
Registered with the Companies Registry under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622); the company secretary must be a Hong Kong resident individual or a company with a registered office or place of business in Hong Kong.
Official source: cr.gov.hkUnited Arab Emirates
Each free zone (e.g. DMCC, JAFZA, DIFC, ADGM, RAK ICC) has its own authority, permitted activities and office rules; we confirm the right zone before filing.
Official source: u.aeNo jurisdiction matches your search. Ask us about it.
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