Question 1

What is North Filings?

Accepted Answer

North Filings helps Indian founders form a US LLC or C-Corp end-to-end — state filing, EIN, registered agent, and banking referrals — without an SSN or US address.

Question 2

Why use North Filings?

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We're built for cross-border founders. We file by fax to the IRS international line for EINs, partner with US banks that onboard non-residents, and connect you with cross-border CPAs.

Question 3

Where is North Filings based?

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Delhi and Delaware. Our team operates in IST and ET so you get same-business-day responses on both sides of the world.

Question 4

Is North Filings a law firm?

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No. We file government forms on your behalf and don't provide legal or tax advice. For that, we connect you with vetted licensed professionals in our CPA network.

Question 5

How is this different from doing it myself?

Accepted Answer

Self-filing is possible, but most founders get stuck on the EIN (no SSN), banking (no SSN/US address), or pick the wrong state. We've done this 1,000+ times — we handle the edge cases.

Question 6

Do you charge state fees on top?

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No markups. Delaware $109 and Wyoming $102 are passed through at cost. The price you see includes everything — no surprise add-ons at checkout.

Question 7

What if my filing gets rejected?

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We re-file at no extra charge. Rejections are usually name conflicts and resolved within the same week. Your state fee is paid only once.

Question 8

How fast is the process?

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Formation in 2 business days. EIN in 4–6 weeks. Banking in another 1–2 weeks after EIN arrives. Total: about 6–8 weeks from signup to a funded US bank account.

Question 9

Do I need an SSN or US address?

Accepted Answer

No. Your registered agent provides the US address. We file your EIN application by fax to the IRS international line — no SSN required for non-resident founders.

Question 10

Delaware or Wyoming — which should I pick?

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Delaware if you plan to raise from US VCs within 12 months — it's the gold standard for C-Corps. Wyoming if you're bootstrapping and want lower annual costs and stronger privacy.

Question 11

Which banks accept non-resident founders?

Accepted Answer

We work with Mercury, Brex, Relay, and Wise Business. Most onboard remotely once your EIN is issued — no US visit required.

Question 12

Can I get a US business address?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our Mailroom add-on gives you a real street address (not a PO box), mail scanning, and forwarding — accepted by banks, Stripe, and the IRS.

Question 13

What about Indian tax obligations?

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We refer you to cross-border CPAs who handle FEMA reporting, GST implications, and DTAA setup so you avoid double taxation between India and the US.

Question 14

Do I have to file US taxes every year?

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Yes. C-Corps file Form 1120 annually. LLCs file Form 5472 + 1120 if foreign-owned. We can handle this through our Agent plan or refer you to a CPA.

Question 15

What's the franchise tax in Delaware?

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Minimum $400/year for C-Corps (franchise tax + annual report). Wyoming LLCs pay around $60/year. Both are passed through at cost when we file annually for you.

Question 16

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Accepted Answer

Full refund any time before we submit your filing to the state. Once filed, the state fee is non-refundable but our service fee is refunded pro-rata.

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