US Company Registration (LLC / C-Corp)

Delaware offers the most developed body of corporate law in the United States through its General Corporation Law and the Court of Chancery.

An Indian resident who invests in or incorporates a foreign company is making an overseas direct investment governed by the Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Rules 2022.

Delaware incorporation is typically completed within 1-3 business days once the Certificate of Incorporation is filed. Obtaining the EIN from the IRS can take longer for founders without a US Social Security Number or ITIN, since online EIN issuance requires one — applicants without either must apply by fax or phone instead, which can take several weeks longer.

A Delaware C-Corporation is the standard choice for startups planning to raise venture capital, since most US VC funds are structured to invest in C-Corps and it supports issuing preferred stock and an ESOP pool. An LLC is typically simpler and more tax-efficient for a bootstrapped services business that isn't raising institutional capital.

Yes. Every Delaware entity must maintain a registered agent with a physical Delaware address to receive legal and state correspondence — a paid annual service, separate from your actual business address, which can remain in India.

Yes, several US neobanks built for startups (such as Mercury, Brex, and Relay) allow founders to open a business account remotely using the Certificate of Incorporation and EIN confirmation letter, without an in-person visit.