Form your US entity, without the guesswork.
LLC and C-Corp formation for two starting points: Cameroon-based businesses expanding into the US market, and diaspora individuals already living or working abroad who want to register their own US entity — state filing, registered agent, and IRS EIN coordination handled end to end.
Real US Presence
Stafford, Texas
Uptech Consulting operates its own US S-Corp entity — physical presence, not just advisory distance.
Multi-State Coverage
Delaware · Wyoming · Texas
Formation support across the states most commonly chosen by international founders.
Registered Agent Included
Required by Law
Every US LLC/C-Corp needs a registered agent with a physical in-state address.
IRS EIN Coordination
Federal Tax ID
We coordinate your Employer Identification Number application with the IRS.
From Entity Selection to a Functioning US Company
A transparent walkthrough of state filing and federal setup, coordinated end to end for founders based in Cameroon or abroad.
State filing typically runs 2–10 business days, and EIN issuance for founders without a US SSN/ITIN (via fax to the IRS) usually adds about another week. Most full engagements — filing, registered agent setup, and EIN — complete within 2 to 3 weeks. We confirm a realistic timeline once your state and details are reviewed.
Entity Type & State Selection
We help you weigh LLC vs. C-Corp and compare state-specific tradeoffs (formation cost, privacy, franchise tax) against your goals.
Formation Filing
Articles of Organization (LLC) or Articles of Incorporation (C-Corp) filed with the state.
Registered Agent & IRS EIN
Registered agent service activated, and your federal Employer Identification Number application coordinated with the IRS.
Operating Agreement / Bylaws
Founding governance documents drafted to reflect ownership, decision rights, and profit distribution.
What we'll need from you
Gather these before we begin — no back-and-forth once your details are with us.
Founder & Entity Basics
Required before we can file with the state- Founder identification: Valid passport copy for each proposed owner/director.
- Proposed company name(s): In priority order, for availability search with the state.
- Business purpose: A short description of what the entity will do.
- Registered agent decision: Confirmation you want Uptech Consulting to act as or arrange your registered agent.
State Filing Fees & Service Cost
State filing fees are set by the Secretary of State and vary by state — not an Uptech Consulting charge. Your consultant confirms the current state fee and scopes our service cost together before anything is filed.
Already know your details?
Send your founder details and state preference directly to our legal desk on WhatsApp and we'll start your state filing the same day — no need to wait for a full consultation first.
Staying Compliant After Formation
Ongoing obligations vary by state — some require annual filings, others operate on a different cycle. Your consultant will map out your exact compliance calendar once your state and entity type are confirmed.
Annual Report
Wyoming requires this every year on your LLC's formation-anniversary month ($60 minimum). Texas requires a Public Information Report alongside its franchise tax (see next). Delaware has no separate annual report for LLCs.
Franchise Tax
Delaware: a flat $400/year, due June 1. Texas: due May 15, though no tax is owed below its no-tax-due revenue threshold — the report is still required either way. Wyoming has no franchise tax.
Registered Agent Renewal
An annual subscription with your registered agent provider, regardless of state — lapsing it risks losing good standing and, eventually, administrative dissolution.
Two Starting Points, One Formation Process
Whether you're expanding an existing Cameroon business into the US, or registering your own US entity from scratch while living abroad, the process is built around where you're actually starting from.
Cameroon Business Expanding to the US
“We already operate in Cameroon and want a real US entity to invoice US clients, hold a US bank account, or build credibility with American partners.”
We form your US entity alongside your existing Cameroon structure, coordinate the EIN application, and set up the registered agent — so both sides of your operation stand on solid ground.
Diaspora Individual Registering Solo
“I live and work abroad, I’ve never had a Cameroon business, and I just need my own US LLC for freelance or remote client work.”
No existing entity required. We handle entity selection, state filing, registered agent, and EIN coordination as a standalone process built around your situation.
DIY Formation vs. Guided Formation
Weighing the compounding risk of unguided self-filing against a managed formation and compliance process.
Self-Filing & Guesswork
- Wrong State for Your Goals: Choosing a state by reputation alone, then discovering its fees or tax treatment don't fit your actual business.
- Lapsed Registered Agent: Missing a renewal risks losing good standing and, eventually, administrative dissolution.
- EIN & Banking Delays: Filing errors on the EIN application can stall the one document every US bank asks for first.
- Missed Ongoing Filings: Annual reports and franchise tax are easy to lose track of from abroad, with no local reminder system.
Uptech Consulting Managed Formation
- State Chosen for Your Goals: Weighed against your actual business, not just Delaware's reputation.
- Registered Agent Maintained: Active and renewed, so good standing is never at risk of quietly lapsing.
- Clean EIN Filing: Coordinated correctly the first time, so your bank account isn't waiting on a fixable mistake.
- Ongoing Filings Tracked: Annual report and franchise tax deadlines tracked on your behalf, not left to memory from abroad.
Common questions on US formation
Generally, no — non-US residents can typically form and own a US LLC or C-Corp without a US visa, Social Security Number, or physical US address as a founder, though a registered agent with a physical in-state address is required for the entity itself. Confirm current requirements for your specific situation with your Uptech Consulting consultant.
It depends on your goals. Delaware is the standard choice if you're raising outside investment — its courts and corporate law are what most US investors expect. Wyoming tends to suit founders prioritizing low ongoing cost and privacy (no franchise tax, member names aren't public). Texas has no personal state income tax but more ongoing reporting. Your consultant will help you weigh these against your specific situation.
We can guide you through opening a US business bank account as part of formation — your consultant will walk you through the current options available to you.
Compliance Notice
This information is general guidance. Requirements may change — confirm current details with your Uptech Consulting consultant.
Ready to form your US entity?
Whether you're expanding from Cameroon or registering solo from abroad, our legal desk will scope the right state and entity type for your situation.