Can a Delaware LLC operate internationally?

A Delaware LLC can be owned entirely by foreigners outside the United States. Alternatively, the Delaware LLC can be owned by a foreign corporation or other entity outside the United States, without any US owners.

Can a corporation be international?

States recognize, in treaties and contracts, that corporations can and do enjoy international rights and obligations that can be readily enforced by international tribunals.

Why do international companies incorporate in Delaware?

Delaware enables business owners to create entities through a relatively simple and efficient process. Further, because the Delaware statute provides clarity on these transactions, international investors are usually able to obtain legal opinions regarding the post-transaction nature of the resulting entity.

Can a foreign company own a US corporation?

Generally, there are no restrictions on foreign ownership of a company formed in the United States. It is not necessary to be a US citizen or to have a green card to own a corporation or LLC.

Can you incorporate in Delaware if you don’t live there?

The answer is, yes, anyone in the world can form a Delaware LLC! The state of Delaware does not restrict non-U.S. residents from owning or managing Delaware LLCs, nor do they require any physical presence in the state of Delaware, or even within the U.S., for that matter.

Can US LLC operate internationally?

Yes, an American LLC can open an LLC overseas and make it a subsidiary of the American LLC. Many other jurisdictions have LLC’s, and most of these jurisdictions allow business entities such as American LLC’s to be the member/owner.

How do you form an international corporation?

Plan Your Local Expansion

1. Make Globalization Part of Your Company from the Beginning.
2. Define Your Global Expansion Strategy.
3. Expand your company, one country at a time.
4. Grow your local presence by establishing local offices.
5. Make corporate culture a priority.

Can my business be registered in another country?

You must register if you set up a place of business in the UK or if you usually carry out business from somewhere in the UK. Some types of company cannot register as an overseas company in the UK, including partnerships and unincorporated bodies. Contact the Department for International Trade if you need advice.

Why are so many US corporations incorporated in Delaware?

There are two major reasons for Delaware’s dominance of the corporate incorporation business. The other major reason corporations choose to incorporate in Delaware is the quality of Delaware courts and judges. Delaware has a special court, the Court of Chancery, to rule on corporate law disputes without juries.

Can a foreign person own an C Corp?

Generally, there are no citizenship or residence requirements for ownership of a C Corporation or an LLC. And to cut any potential confusion, this means that a foreigner resident alien can own an S Corp while a foreigner non-resident alien cannot be an owner.

Can a foreign person own a US LLC?

Anyone can form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the USA; you don’t need to be a US citizen or a US company. Foreign citizens and foreign companies can form an LLC in the USA.

Can I incorporate a business in another state but do business in Delaware?

If incorporated in another state but doing business in Delaware, you must still register with the Delaware Division of Corporations. Visit the Division of Corporations’ How To Form a New Business Entity for more information or contact:

Is Delaware a Tax-Free State for corporations?

Delaware doesn’t impose income tax on corporations registered in the state which don’t do business in the state. Also, shareholders who don’t reside in Delaware need not pay tax on shares in the state.

Can I form a Delaware company if I live abroad?

You do not have to live in, or even visit, the state of Delaware in order to form a Delaware company. Other than residents of restricted countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria), anyone can form a Delaware company and operate lawful business activities from anywhere in the world.

Is my Delaware LLC legal in other states?

Under the US Constitution, your Delaware LLC is viewed as a legal “person” and other states cannot discriminate against this “person” based on where he/she/it was born or incorporated. This is protected under the full faith and credit clause, equal protection clause, and/or substantive due process clause.