by Ekrem Duman | Jul 11, 2026 | Startup, Trade Attaches & Incentives
⚡ TL;DRGermany offers 100% foreign ownership, a ~30% combined corporate tax burden, and — the headline for innovators — a Forschungszulage R&D allowance worth up to €4.2M a year (paid in cash if you owe no tax) plus the InvestBooster’s 30% accelerated...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 11, 2026 | Startup, Trade Attaches & Incentives
⚡ TL;DRThe United States welcomes 100% foreign ownership, a flat 21% federal corporate tax, and — crucially — competing state and local incentive packages coordinated federally through SelectUSA. Investor visas (E-2, EB-5) let founders operate on the ground. The...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Company Formation, Startup
TL;DR: Forming your LLC is just the start. Next steps typically include getting a tax ID (EIN), opening a dedicated business bank account, putting an operating agreement in place, obtaining required licenses and permits, understanding your tax obligations, and setting...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Company Formation, Startup
TL;DR: Non-residents can generally form a US LLC without living in or being a citizen of the US. It’s popular for accessing the US market, payment systems and credibility. The process is similar to any LLC but with extra hurdles: you’ll need a US...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Company Formation, Startup
TL;DR: An operating agreement is an internal document setting out how an LLC is owned and run — ownership, profit sharing, management, decision-making, and what happens when members join, leave or the LLC dissolves. Even single-member LLCs benefit, since it reinforces...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 7, 2026 | Company Formation, Startup
TL;DR: A registered agent is a person or company designated to receive official legal and government documents for your business. Most jurisdictions require one, with a physical address in the state of formation and availability during business hours. You can often be...
