Answer is NO; incorporate
structure should be based on shipping. For example if you have go-down and
shipping goods to your customers from the State of Alaska
then you must incorporate in the state of Alaska.
Why
people incorporate other than thereHomeState?
It may
be a right approach in some cases but not all. Like in certain states personal
information are not available for general public. It gives you identity
protection and secondly is flexible for non
USA residents who are
operating businesses from their vicinity. So, we suggest you to consider all
phases before deciding incorporating your business other than home state. It
may or may not be a good idea depends on your approach.
Conclusion:
Technically it may not be
productive or a right approach for small businesses to incorporate outside of
their home state as even small businesses are usually required to:
pay
corporate taxes in both the state of foreign operation and the state of
incorporation.
You
will pay and file annual or Franchise Tax Reports with both states
Unnecessary
registered agent fees every year to maintain business in good standing
Complying laws for both states and you have to
realize that the tax structure is being complicated every day. If you have
pass-through entities like LLC (Limited Liability Company) or an S-corporation
you are required to pay taxes on personal level and you will pay taxes based on
your residency and it will make your yearly filing more complicated. Filing
state non-resident and resident state returns. Most professionals advised to
keep more controlled in your business
“incorporate
where you are physically located or conducting business”.