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I'm cofounder of a software company in Australia. We are gaining traction internationally, particularly North America. We sell our software in US$ with approx half our sales via credit card and half invoiced. Looking to put on a US based sales manager. Sending money back and forth from US to Australia is a pain and costing us in exchange fees.

Hello, we have had multiple businesses, and been incorporated and in LLC's There is probably a fundamental question that needs to be answered first. Is a corporation really required to do what you are seeking to do. A limited liability company, LLC offers much of the protection someone would need on the liability front. If you are incorporating in the US there is a significant difference between S and C corporations, which among other things significantly impact the way owners/investors can take distributions and how those distributions are taxed. Another important element is what is your exit strategy, as different structures are often more attractive to outsiders, and easier if you are trying to raise funds. Having been involved in all three structures, I can tell you the LLC is the easiest and most inexpensive way to go based on my experience and the input of numerous accountants and attorneys in the past.

The advice of seek out a good attorney who can guide you based on the specifics of your situation is a good one. Sometimes people rush to incorporate, and spend more than they need to if they had talked to someone about what they are really looking to accomplish.


Answered 10 years ago

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