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Which company type suits you?
LLC, C Corporation or UK Ltd: answer four short questions to see the leading company type and why. The rules come from the IRS and GOV.UK.
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- The company type that leads, in four short questions
- The S corporation and tax residency warning
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Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner form an LLC in the US?
Yes. According to the IRS, most states do not restrict ownership; members may include individuals, corporations, other LLCs and foreign entities.
Can I choose an S corporation?
S corporation shareholders must be US citizens or residents; nonresident aliens cannot be shareholders (IRS).
What is the main difference between an LLC and a C corporation?
A single-member LLC is not treated as separate from its owner for federal tax, and a multi-member LLC is a partnership by default. A C corporation is a separate taxpayer: profit is taxed at company level and again when distributed.
What do I need to form a UK Ltd?
A company name, a registered office address in the UK, at least one director, at least one shareholder, an activity code (SIC) and the details of people with significant control (PSCs); directors verify their identity with Companies House (GOV.UK).
Is the result firm advice?
No; it shows the option that leads based on your answers. Tax and legal effects depend on your situation; let us settle the decision in a free intro call.
Official sources
- IRS — Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- IRS — Single member limited liability companies
- IRS — Forming a corporation
- IRS — S corporations
- IRS — About Form 8832
- FinCEN — Beneficial Ownership Information
- GOV.UK — Set up a private limited company
- GOV.UK — Verify your identity for Companies House
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