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See 2 or 3 jurisdictions side by side: all-in cost for year 1 and year 2, headline tax, audit, registers and time to form. United States is a good fit for Amazon, Stripe, Shopify, US clients. United Kingdom is a good fit for UK and international trading, low running cost. Hong Kong is a good fit for trade with China & Asia, territorial tax.

United States compared with United Kingdom compared with Hong Kong: cost, tax, reporting and setup
Comparing3 jurisdictions
Onshore · LLC or C-CorporationUS$890Year 1 all-inStart in United States+ US Form 5472 filing US$899 a year, quoted separately
Onshore · Private Limited (Ltd)US$690Year 1 all-inStart in United Kingdom
Onshore · Private Company LimitedUS$1,690Year 1 all-inStart in Hong Kong+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year, quoted separately
Cost
Year 1 all-inUS$890US$690LowestUS$1,690
From year 2US$490+ US Form 5472 filing US$899 a year · + state annual fee (varies)US$390US$1,190+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year
3-year cost (Starter)US$1,870+ US Form 5472 filing US$899 a year · + state annual fee (varies)US$1,470US$4,070+ Hong Kong audit from US$1,400 a year
Tax & reporting
Headline taxPass-through19% / 25%8.25% / 16.5%
Annual auditNoBestIf not smallYes
Public registerLimitedPublicDirectors and shareholders public; SCR not public
Setup
TypeOnshoreOnshoreOnshore
EntityLLC or C-CorporationPrivate Limited (Ltd)Private Company Limited
Minimum directors111
Legal systemCommonCommonCommon
Time to form3–7 business days1–2 business days1–2 business days
Best forAmazon, Stripe, Shopify, US clientsUK and international trading, low running costTrade with China & Asia, territorial tax
A green tick marks the stronger value in a row. Prices include government fees and, for Singapore, the resident director a non-resident needs. Yearly costs the law requires but that we quote separately are named under the figure; rows with such costs show no tick. Headline tax rates are a summary; your specialist confirms how they apply to you before you pay.

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Which one for your situation

  • You need a business bank account soon

    Any of them can work. We introduce you and prepare the application; the bank decides.

  • You want a lower running cost

    United Kingdom, from US$390 a year based on published year-2 prices.

  • You only hold shares or other assets

    Any of them can hold assets. Your home country may still tax the income, so check that first (confirm with your specialist).

  • You need it fast

    United Kingdom, typically 1–2 business days after KYC approval.

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General guidance based on headline rules, not tax or legal advice. Your specialist confirms how tax residency, substance and banking apply to you before you pay.

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