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Global Business Roadmap · 2026
How to Start a Business in United States
LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp, EIN registration, federal & state tax thresholds. The Mogul System's 2026 USA business roadmap.
01 · Legal Structure
Entity Structures
- LLC — Pass-through taxation, liability protection, ideal for solo founders.
- S-Corp — Salary + distributions to lower self-employment tax.
- C-Corp — Required for VC funding and stock options.
02 · Tax & VAT
Federal & State
- 21% flat federal corporate tax for C-Corps.
- Pass-through entities taxed at owner's personal rate.
- State sales tax varies (0% in DE/MT/OR, up to 10%+ combined elsewhere).
03 · Labor & Licensing
Permits & Compliance
- EIN from the IRS — required to open a business bank account.
- State-specific business licenses + DBA filings.
- Industry permits (food, contractor, financial) vary by state.
Executive Note: Delaware & Wyoming remain the gold standard for incorporation privacy.
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