Case Study - Delaware L.L.C and Corporation?

For better recognition on L.L.C and Corporation, let's take Google and YouTube for exampleGoogle is a Corporation and YouTube is an L.L.C. Why did they choose different entity types?The L.L.C vs Corporation distinction is clearly defined by this one example that the new generation of entrepreneurs should take full take advantage of.YouTube actually started as a corporation, filing its Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Division of Corporations on October 3, 2005. On November 8, 2006, just 13 months and five days later, it merged its Corporation into an L.L.C, which is one of the key advantages of Delaware companies: they can change from one form of entity to another, whenever they want.Read more: Advantages of Delaware LLCYouTube L.L.C, on the other hand, is owned by a few members. Nobody but the insiders know how few, and nobody but the insiders know who the owners are. In addition, nobody but the owners know what the company finances are, because no public disclosure is required. That’s the benefit of a Delaware L.L.C—your members, their ownership percentages and your financial valuation are private matters, of which only the company insiders are aware. There is no public registration, no public disclosure and no federal requirement of any type that necessitates the owners of a Delaware L.L.C to reveal who they are on the public record.Google chose to be a Delaware Corporation so it could go public and raise money, which they did on August 16, 2004. Once it did so, it quickly became one of the richest companies in history. Google's rise to power created tens of thousands of millionaires and a lot of billionaires. Even though 60% of Google is owned by institutions, there are millions of individual shareholders in the company. The company has current cash reserves of $50 billion.Read more: How to set up a Delaware company? Delaware llc taxation for non US residents

Why should you choose OffShoreCompanyCorp to register new company in Delaware, USA?

Forming a Delaware corporation is easy with us. You can select which type of corporation you'd like to form, choose whether you'd like to obtain a Federal Tax ID Number and more. We also have a knowledgeable staff available to help over the phone, via email or by live chat.Read more: Delaware company formation Delaware merchant services

Delaware Corporation vs LLC

Comparison 2 types of company Corporation vs LLC in Delaware, USA: L.L.C Company Corporation Company Governance structure All members are bound by an operating agreement. The operating agreement determines all issues in the company. The members may manage the company themselves or they may hire an external manager. There are 3 tiers of power: Shareholders – own the company Directors – manage the major business actions Officers – carry out day-to-day business activities Federal taxation IRS considers a single-member LLC to be a disregarded entity and a multi-member LLC to be a partnership. The entity/partnership must fill in a Federal Tax ID number (also called an employer identification number or EIN). IRS taxes in 3 different ways: C-corporation – pays taxes on profits each year and may choose to distribute dividends to shareholders. If the shareholders are a small, tight-knit group, this is often referred to as double taxation. S-corporation – the tax liability on the profits and losses of the company are passed through to the shareholders. They must pay the taxes. Tax exempt – the company must file IRS Form 1023 and qualify for tax-exempt status by engaging in a qualifying charitable, religious or public-service purpose. Privacy No annual report required Annual report must state: the corporation’s physical address all directors’ names and addresses one officer’s name and address Read more: Company register Delaware Delaware general corporation

Complete Delaware Company Kit package includes

L.L.C Company Corporation Company Apostille Certified Copy of Certificate of Formation Notarized Statement of Authorized Person Digital Corporate Seal Apostille Certified Copy of Certificate of Incorporation Notarized Statement of Incorporator Articles of Incorporation (BY-LAWS) Digital Corporate Seal Hard-copy of documents will be delivered to client’s registered / mailing address without courier fee charged.Read more: Best state to incorporate LLC Why do companies incorporate in Delaware

Why form an LLC in Delaware, USA?

A Delaware LLC (Delaware limited liability company) is a type of business entity that is created by filing the proper certificate of formation with the Delaware Secretary of State.So why form a Delaware LLC? The Delaware LLC is a truly unique business format in that the structure of the company and the rules that govern its members are contained in a contract called an operating agreement, which is drafted by the company's members (owners). In drafting the operating agreement, you have what lawyers call ‘freedom of contract’, which means that, as the owner, you have the freedom to tailor the terms and rules of your LLC to accommodate your specific business needs. Once signed and agreed to by all parties, the operating agreement is legal and enforceable by all parties.When you form your Delaware LLC through OffShore Company Corp, our corporate kit, which is included in both the standard and premium packages, will provide you with an operating agreement to customise to your specific business needs.Read more: How to set up a Delaware company Offshore Delaware company

How to open a business in Delaware, USA?

Delaware is one of the best states to open an offshore company to conduct business in the United States. The procedure to open a business in Delaware can be summarised as follows:

Step 1: Review your interests, personal abilities, and financial resources to decide what kinds of business you would like to open in Delaware
Step 2: Write your business plan containing business goals, the methods on how to achieve these goals, and the time frame within which these goals need to be accomplished.
Step 3: Form your business, you can choose to register an LLC or C-Corp or S-Corp for your company in Delaware.
Step 4: Open a business bank account to conduct your business and get a business credit card.
Step 5: Set up your accounting system to track the performance of your business and simplify annual tax filings.
Step 6: Obtain your permits and licenses if your business requires one or more business permits and/or licenses to comply with regulations/laws.
Step 7: Get your Business insurance to minimize your risks and focus on the development of your business.
Step 8: Create a professional website to promote your products as well as the company to your potential customers.