The Starting a New Business flow helps you form a new US company seamlessly. Here are the steps in detail:
Step 1: Choose How to Start
Select Start a new US company if you’re forming a company from scratch.
Select I have a US company if you’re migrating an existing entity to Clemta.
Step 2: Choose a Company Type
Pick the entity type that fits your business:
LLC (Limited Liability Company): Flexible management, fewer paperwork requirements, and ideal for small businesses.
C Corporation: Suitable for startups seeking venture capital, with potential for IPOs.
✅ Note: If you select C Corporation, you’ll later enter the number of shares. For LLC, the flow skips this step and moves to adding members.
Step 3: Choose a State
Clemta supports company formation in all 50 U.S. states, allowing you to select the best state for your business needs.
Popular options include:
Delaware: Popular for startups and larger corporations.
Wyoming: Fast incorporation with no personal or corporate income tax.
Nevada and Texas: Known for business-friendly tax environments.
You’ll also select your primary timezone, used for accounting and compliance.
Step 4: Enter Your Company Name and Industry
Define your business name and industry:
Enter your desired company name.
Select the legal ending (LLC, Inc., Incorporated, etc.).
Choose your business industry (e.g., Accounting, Technology).
Clemta will automatically check for name availability in your selected state.
Step 5: Choose Your Subscription Package
Pick the package that suits your business needs. For detailed pricing and features, visit clemta.com/pricing.
Step 6: Review & Pay
Check the selected package, state filing fees, and optional add-ons like BE-13 filing.
Complete payment to officially submit your company formation request.
Step 7: Add Ownership Details
Number of Shares (C Corporations Only)
If you selected C Corporation, define your company’s stock structure:
Enter the total number of authorized shares.
Set the par value (optional).
Choose to apply default stock settings if preferred.
Add Members/Shareholders (Based on Entity Type)
Provide ownership details:
For LLC: Add Members.
For Corporation: Add Shareholders.
For each member/shareholder:
Enter their full name, email, and role (e.g., CEO).
Assign ownership by percentage or number of shares (for corporations).
Fill in additional details like address, SSN (if applicable), and contact information.
Optionally mark a person as the main incorporator.
Click Add Shareholder/Member to save each person.
Once all members/shareholders are added, click Continue to finalize this step.