## Incorporating a US Company from Singapore

This guide is for founders living in Southeast Asia who are considering incorporation in both Singapore and the US, particularly those planning to raise venture capital.

### When You Might Need a US Company

*   **Investor Requirements:** Investors may require you to have a US parent company.
*   **US Operations:** You may want to establish a US presence for business operations.

### Company Structure Options

Stripe Atlas offers two primary structures for US incorporation:

*   **Delaware C Corporation (C corp) as a Parent:** This is recommended if an investor requires a US parent company and you are comfortable with the US tax implications. Your Singapore entity would then be a subsidiary.
*   **Delaware C Corporation (C corp) as a Subsidiary:** This is suitable if your investor does not require a US parent, but you want to operate in the US. Your Singapore entity would be the parent.

### Key Considerations for Singaporean Founders

*   **Tax Implications:** Be aware of the US tax implications associated with each structure.
*   **Investor Demands:** Understand if your investors have specific requirements regarding your company structure.

By using Stripe Atlas, you can streamline the process of incorporating your US company, whether it serves as a parent or a subsidiary to your Singaporean entity.