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For entrepreneurs and business owners outside the United States, forming a U.S. company can feel like navigating a maze of unfamiliar legal terms, tax rules, and state-specific requirements. Filing the wrong forms, missing a deadline, or choosing the wrong entity type can lead to unnecessary costs, compliance headaches, or even penalties down the road. Delaware Agency was built to remove that complexity, offering international founders a clear, reliable path to setting up and managing their business in the United States — from the very first filing to ongoing compliance, year after year.
Why International Founders Choose Delaware Agency
Delaware Agency specializes in helping non-U.S. residents form Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and C Corporations, two of the most popular business structures for entrepreneurs entering the U.S. market. Whether a founder is launching an e-commerce store, building a software product, running an agency, or expanding an existing business into the U.S., choosing the right entity type — and setting it up correctly from the start — has a major impact on taxes, liability protection, and long-term growth potential.
Many founders come to Delaware Agency after trying to navigate the process alone, only to find themselves confused by IRS terminology, state-specific filing requirements, or conflicting advice found online. This is where Delaware Agency’s expertise stands out. The agency doesn’t just file paperwork; it walks clients through the entire decision-making process, helping them understand whether an LLC’s pass-through taxation or a C Corp’s flat 21% corporate rate and investor-friendly structure better fits their specific business goals, revenue expectations, and growth plans.
Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package, Delaware Agency takes the time to understand each client’s situation — whether they’re a solo founder bootstrapping a small online business or a growing team preparing to raise outside investment — and recommends a structure accordingly.
Led by an IRS Enrolled Agent
At the core of Delaware Agency is its founder, Samet Oynamis, an IRS-credentialed Enrolled Agent (EA). The Enrolled Agent designation is the highest credential the IRS awards to tax professionals, granting unrestricted rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS on tax matters — including audits, collections, and appeals — in all 50 states. Unlike many formation services that simply process paperwork, Delaware Agency is led by someone formally licensed to handle the tax side of running a U.S. business as well.
This distinction matters enormously for international founders. U.S. tax compliance for foreign-owned LLCs and corporations comes with its own set of forms, deadlines, and reporting obligations — including Form 5472, Form 1120, BOI reporting, and annual state franchise tax filings — that, if missed or filed incorrectly, can result in significant penalties, sometimes starting at thousands of dollars per violation. Having an Enrolled Agent at the helm means Delaware Agency’s clients get guidance that goes beyond company formation. They get a long-term tax compliance partner who understands both the IRS’s expectations and the practical realities of running a business from abroad, where time zones, banking restrictions, and unfamiliarity with U.S. systems can otherwise make compliance feel out of reach.
Why Delaware?
While Delaware Agency assists with formations across multiple U.S. states, Delaware itself remains one of the most favored jurisdictions for company formation in the country — and for good reason. Delaware offers a business-friendly legal system through its specialized Court of Chancery, which resolves business disputes efficiently using judges experienced specifically in corporate law rather than juries. The state also provides strong privacy protections for company owners, no state corporate income tax for companies that don’t operate within Delaware itself, and a streamlined, well-established formation process that’s familiar and trusted by investors, banks, and payment processors alike.
These advantages are part of why Delaware continues to attract founders from around the world — from solo e-commerce sellers to venture-backed startups — and they’re reflected directly in the agency’s name and core service offering. That said, Delaware Agency’s team also helps clients evaluate other states when a different jurisdiction makes more sense for their specific business model, rather than defaulting to Delaware regardless of fit.
End-to-End Support, Not Just Filing
One of the biggest differences between Delaware Agency and many lower-cost formation services is the scope of ongoing support. Forming a company is only the first step; staying compliant year after year is where many international founders run into trouble. Delaware Agency’s services extend well beyond initial incorporation. Clients are supported with:
- Choosing between an LLC and a C Corporation based on their specific business goals, tax situation, and growth plans
- Complete formation filing, including Articles of Organization or Incorporation
- Registered agent services, which are legally required in most states
- EIN (Employer Identification Number) applications with the IRS
- U.S. business bank account setup guidance
- Annual compliance support, including franchise tax filings, annual reports, and BOI reporting
- Federal tax filing support, including Form 5472 and Form 1120 for foreign-owned entities
- Ongoing tax consultation directly from an IRS Enrolled Agent, rather than a generic support team
This full-service approach is designed for founders who want a single, trusted partner rather than juggling separate lawyers, accountants, registered agents, and formation services — each charging separately and rarely communicating with one another.
Built Specifically for International Founders
A significant part of what sets Delaware Agency apart is its specific focus on non-U.S. residents. Many formation services are designed primarily for domestic founders and only address international needs as an afterthought. Delaware Agency, by contrast, is built around the exact questions and obstacles that international founders consistently face: How do I open a U.S. bank account without a Social Security Number? What happens if I miss a filing deadline while living abroad? How do I get an ITIN or EIN without a U.S. address? Do I need a U.S. visa to own a U.S. company?
Because the team handles these questions daily, clients avoid the trial-and-error that often comes with piecing together advice from forums, generic legal sites, or formation companies unfamiliar with non-resident filings.
Get Started
Choosing the right business structure and staying compliant with U.S. tax law doesn’t have to be overwhelming, even from thousands of miles away. With Samet Oynamis’s credentials as an IRS Enrolled Agent and Delaware Agency’s specific focus on international founders, clients get formation support paired with real, ongoing tax expertise — not just a one-time paperwork service.
Not sure where to start, or which structure fits your business? The team at Delaware Agency offers free consultations to help you determine the right entity type and get your U.S. company set up correctly from day one. Schedule your free consultation here.