Form a U.S. corporation from any country. We file it, keep it in good standing and prepare your taxes. Fixed, low prices.
Answer the questions for free. Pay only when you order.
Company record
Lumen Labs, Inc.
Each state has its own yearly report. The IRS has its own dates. Choose a state and a formation date. See what is due, and when.
Yearly state rule
Open the full deadline calculator: federal tax dates, Form 5472 and calendar export.
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AI tools write code, answer customers and do the books. One founder can build, sell and support a product. The work is solo. The business must still be official.
Before AI
A team of ten to launch a product.
Now
One founder and AI tools.
Still the same
Contracts, payments, taxes and records need a legal company.
A U.S. company makes your business official in the largest market in the world.
A U.S. company with an EIN can apply for Stripe and U.S. business bank accounts.
Many companies only sign contracts with a registered business.
The company holds the contracts and the debts. Your personal money stays separate.
The company owns your code, brand and AI products. You can sell it later.
A corporation can issue shares. Investors and accelerators expect a U.S. corporation.
You do not need to live in the U.S. We handle the state address and the filings.
You can form your company in any state. Your location and plans decide the best choice.
Popular choices. Or choose any other state.
Low fees. No state corporate income tax. One short report each year.
Best for: Founders outside the U.S. who want the lowest yearly cost.
Start in WyomingThe standard for investors and accelerators. Clear, tested corporate law.
Best for: Founders who plan to raise venture capital.
Yearly franchise tax depends on your shares. Calculate it
Start in DelawareVery low state fees. Fast online filing. State income tax can apply, so we check your case first.
Best for: Founders who want the lowest state fees, or who have ties to Colorado.
Start in ColoradoZovud is based here. A large market. New corporations usually do not pay the $800 minimum tax in their first year.
Best for: Founders who live, hire or sell in California.
After formation: Initial Statement of Information, $25 state fee, within 90 days of formation.
Start in CaliforniaNo corporate or personal income tax. Business done in Washington pays a small tax on gross receipts (B&O).
Best for: Founders who want no income tax and have ties to Washington.
Start in WashingtonYou can form in any of the 50 states or D.C. Choose a state to see its yearly rule.
Start in this stateState fees go to the state at cost. Fees and tax rules change. We confirm the numbers for your case before we file.
If you have an office, a warehouse or staff in a state, form your company there. If you form in a different state, you must also register in your home state. Then you pay two states every year.
One provider for every stage. Your records stay in one place.
Answer four questions. We file your company with the state, get your EIN and prepare your bylaws and shares.
Certificate of incorporation
Lumen Labs, Inc.
We track every state deadline from your formation date. We prepare each report and file it before it is due.
Annual report
Wyoming, 2027
Add a co-founder. Issue more shares. Change the name or address. Each change is one filing: our fee plus the state fee.
Certificate of amendment
Increase authorized shares
We check what the state needs. We clear missed filings, file the dissolution and prepare your final tax package. Then the fees stop.
Certificate of dissolution
Lumen Labs, Inc.
We prepare one complete package: federal and state. We explain it on a call. You review, sign and file it.
Federal tax package
Tax year 2026
Our prices are service fees. State filing fees are added at cost.
Form your U.S. company. Covers your first year.
+ state fees, at cost
Start with FormationIncluded
Form your company. We handle the yearly report and taxes.
+ state fees, at cost
Choose Formation + ComplianceIncluded
*Starting price for a standard return. Complex tax cases can cost more, for example many transactions, foreign subsidiaries or several states. We quote any extra cost before we start.
Company type, state, name and owners. No documents needed.
We file with the state, get your EIN and prepare your company papers.
We track every deadline and file the reports. You focus on your product.
*State processing times vary. The EIN comes after state approval.
No. You can own and run a U.S. company from any country. You do not need a visa, a U.S. address or a Social Security number. We give you the U.S. address the state requires.
If you have an office or staff in a U.S. state, use that state. If you do not, you can choose any state. Wyoming has the lowest yearly cost. Delaware is best to raise venture capital. Colorado, California and Washington are also good choices. We confirm the choice with you before we file.
Formation is $199 one time. Formation + Compliance is $499 a year and adds the annual report and a federal + state tax package. Our prices are service fees. We add state fees at cost. You see the full price before you pay.
No. We prepare your complete tax package, federal and state, including Form 1120 and Form 5472. We explain it to you. Then you review, sign and file it yourself.
A C corporation is the structure investors expect. It can issue shares and stock options. It also keeps your company tax separate from your personal tax. If an LLC is better for you, we tell you on a free call.
Most states approve a filing in 1 to 5 business days. The EIN comes after state approval. Your dashboard shows each step.
Your company name, your state choice and the name, address and share of each owner. You can answer all questions before you pay.
Yes. We take over your deadlines, file missed reports and handle your next change or tax package.
Form your U.S. company today. We keep it compliant every year.
Answer the questions for free. Pay only when you order.
Talk to a person on a free 15-minute call, or email us. We reply within one business day.
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