How Nexa Hub helps you open a US company — free consultation, $1 registration

By Nexa Hub Team

Published on May 18, 2026

5 min read

Opening a US company from abroad sounds simple — until you start asking the right questions. Which state? LLC or C-Corp? Which fees? What about taxes?

What we do — at a glance

Free

Consultation with our manager

Registration itself

+ fees

Only external, mandatory

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we partner with US CPA and law firms that agreed to consult Nexa Hub participants for free or at a minimal price — within their capacity. Services that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars at commercial providers come to you free or for a token amount through us.

Help you choose the right state

The US has 50 states, each with its own fees and rules. Your choice drives annual cost, privacy and sometimes investor access.

Delaware

Default for VC-backed startups. Strong corporate law, higher annual franchise tax.

Wyoming

Popular for LLCs. No state income tax, $100 fee, member privacy.

Florida

For services and e-commerce. No state income tax on individuals, mid-range fees.

Others

Texas, New York, Nevada and more — each with advantages for specific models.

Your manager asks about your business and explains which state actually fits.

Help you choose the entity type

Two main choices — LLC and C-Corp. Not interchangeable: different tax treatment, different investor expectations.

LLC

Simpler, flexible, pass-through taxation. Good for services, freelancers, e-commerce, real estate.

C-Corp

Required for US venture capital and angel investors. Standard for scaling startups.

The wrong choice costs years of friction: converting LLC → C-Corp before a round means paying lawyers, accountants and state fees twice.

What it actually costs

Commercial services charge $300–$1,500+ for form-filling plus hidden fees. With us it's transparent.

For our $1 you get:

✓Preparation of incorporation documents
✓Filing with the state on your behalf
✓EIN application with the IRS
✓Manager support through every step

Billed separately (external, mandatory):

State filing fee

Government payment to the state of incorporation

$50 – $300

Address rental

Only if you don't have a US address

$10 – $30 / mo

Registered agent

Only if you don't have your own address

$50 – $150 / yr

Live in the US? — You save

If you register at your residential address, you skip address rental and the registered agent. Your total: our $1 + the state filing fee.

From year two, most states charge an annual report fee ($50–$300). We tell you up front.

Taxes, legal, banking — manager answers

Your manager covers the big picture for free. If you need a licensed CPA or attorney, the request is routed to our partners (see below).

Federal and state taxes — overall picture

Pass-through taxation for an LLC owned by non-resident

IRS forms (1120, 5472, 1065) — which apply

Annual reports and "good standing"

Operating Agreement (we provide templates)

What banks expect when opening an account

US business bank account

Opening a business account is a separate step. Your manager walks you through it, free of charge.

Banks that work with non-residents

Mercury, Relay, Wise Business — fintech. Chase, Bank of America — traditional. Each with its own speed and requirements.

What they typically request

Articles of Organization, EIN from IRS, Operating Agreement, founder's passport, sometimes proof of address.

Timeline

From 1 day (fintech) to several weeks (traditional banks).

You open the account in person — banks do not allow third-party access. We prep the application so it goes through on the first try.

CPA & legal — through our partners

This is the most valuable part of our model. Nexa Hub doesn't deliver CPA services itself — we are a nonprofit, not an accounting firm. We built a network of US professional partners.

Market rates vs. what you get through us:

One-hour CPA consultation

$200 – $500 → free or minimal price

One-hour attorney consultation

$300 – $700 → free or minimal price

Operating Agreement, contracts

hundreds to thousands $ → free or minimal price

When you'd want this:

•Tax structure for a non-resident, double-taxation risk
•Funding round — attorney's read on corporate structure
•Contracts, IP, partnership agreements
•Form 5472 and IRS treatment of an LLC with a foreign owner

Why we work this way

Nexa Hub is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 93-4064719). The $1 makes it a real, legal transaction. Professional consultations come through partners who share the mission — pro bono work strengthens their professional standing.

Book a free consultation

Your manager will answer questions about state choice, entity type, taxes and banking. No payment, no obligation.

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