Incorporate your startup in the US from anywhere in the world

Capbase makes it easy for overseas founders to register a startup in the US, issue equity and get set up to do business. You don't need a US address or a SSN to get started.

Why startup founders love Capbase

Kamila Staryga, Co-Founder & CEO

Rita Health (Women AI Inc.)

Capbase is an excellent service. For a $999 yearly fee, you incorporate, issue SAFE and Convertible notes, issue all legal documents for your advisors, collaborators, and board members. They allowed me to be organized, professional, and diligent. And not to mention, it saved me tons of time.

Rogelio Caceres, Founder & CEO

Global RCG Inc.

Capbase is a revolutionary, must-have solution for the founding teams at any startup today. The amount of value packed into the platform is huge, from incorporating to issuing shares to my advisors to raising money.

Varadh Jain, Co-Founder

Blank Slate Ventures

Capbase made it seamless for us incorporate, raise funds from investors and set up our various providers. Capbase stands out for the quick and high quality customer service they provide.

How it works

01/Submit company info

Spend a few minutes filling out information for your company and its founders. Then, sign filing documents—right within Capbase.

02/Incorporate & issue equity

In three days, your Delaware C corp is ready to go. From your Capbase dashboard, issue and sell stock, and allocate shares to founders. Your dashboard helps you manage ownership of your company.

03/Manage your cap table

Capbase automatically updates your cap table as you issue shares. You can also raise funds, hire employees, and handle payroll—all in one place.

Powerful perks to save you money as you scale up

We build Capbase to level the playing field and make starting a business easier and more accessible for founders. That’s why Capbase partners up with other companies that provide services essential for any startup. We negotiated deep discounts and credits for our customers to help you scale your company and reduce costs.

Online bookkeeping
Get $350 Capbase credit when you sign up with Bench
Payroll for startups
Three months free, 30% off subscription fees for the year
Cloud computing
Get $5,000 AWS credit and $1,000 support credit with Capbase
Banking for startups
Streamlined bank account creation on Mercury for Capbase customers

FAQ

Do I need a US address?

You do not need to have a US mailing address to incorporate a business in the United States. However, you will need to name a registered agent in the state you incorporate your company, and the registered agent will have a physical address in that state to receive mail on behalf of your company.

Do you provide a registered agent?

When you incorporate your startup as a Delaware corporation using Capbase, Capbase serves as your registered agent in the state of Delaware. The registered agent and state incorporation fees are included with your Capbase subscription fee.

Can I use registered agent's address as my legal address?

You cannot use the registered agent’s address as your company’s legal address. The registered agent address is intended exclusively for the receipt of official documents, such as taxes and lawsuits. The legal address of your company has to be your home or office in your home country.

Do I need to be present in the US to get my EIN?

You don’t need to be present in the US to get your EIN.

How long does it take to obtain the EIN?

Applying for an EIN as a non-US founder may take up 2-4 weeks, depending on the backlog at the IRS. As a Capbase user, we can help guide you through filling out the necessary forms and filing on your behalf with the IRS. For this, please feel free to reach out to our support through live chat or via email at support@capbase.com.

Does Capbase support international founders?

Yes, you can use Capbase from anywhere in the world, as long as you want to incorporate as a Delaware C Corp in the US.

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