Register a Corporation

A Corporation is a business structure with a legal identity independent of its shareholders, suited to companies planning to raise capital, issue shares, or scale up significantly.

Unlike an LLC, a Corporation is subject to double taxation (corporate income tax and personal dividend tax), but in exchange has a tighter governance structure that makes it easier to raise funding from investors and venture capital funds.

Why use this service at AWE Global?

Process

Documents / information needed

• List of shareholders and their ownership percentages
• Proposed company name
• Copy of the representative’s identification
• Intended registered capital information

Many international investors choose a Corporation from the start if they plan to raise funding or scale significantly, since the clear share structure makes raising capital from investors and venture funds much easier than with an LLC.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Choosing a Corporation while the business is still small and has no funding needs, resulting in unnecessary maintenance costs and governance complexity.
• Not holding board meetings and keeping minutes as required by state regulations.
• Confusing C-Corp and S-Corp and picking the wrong structure, leading to a suboptimal tax outcome.

Frequently asked questions