Incorporation

Register Your US Public Benefit Corporation

Registered agent, EIN, corporate documents, and bank account applications. From $750 per company.

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US PBC from $750

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US PBC Taxation

Key taxes for a Public Benefit Corporation incorporated in Delaware.

Franchise Tax

$450

Federal Corporate Income Tax

21%

Employer Taxes

8.25%

Skala does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. This table has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.

How Long Does It Take?

How It Works

US Residents

Non-US Residents

Onboarding

Fill out founder & business info. We usually review it within 24 hours.

Days 1-2

Company registered

Once verified, a lawyer will complete the incorporation with the state.

Days 1-2

Corporate documents ready

We’ll upload corporate documents to the company dashboard.

Day 5

Tax ID (EIN) issued

Ready on your dashboard.

Day 7

Days 14-20

Bank account set up

You’ll get pre-filled applications for Mercury, Wise, Relay and Brex.

Day 8

Days 15-21

Onboarding

Fill out founder & business info. We usually review it within 24 hours.

Days 1-2

Company registered

Once verified, a lawyer will complete the incorporation with the state.

Days 1-2

Corporate docs ready

We’ll upload corporate documents to the company dashboard.

Day 5

Tax ID (EIN) issued

Ready on your dashboard.

Day 7

Bank account set up

You’ll get pre-filled applications for Mercury, Wise, Relay and Brex.

Day 8

Onboarding

Fill out founder & business info. We usually review it within 24 hours.

Days 1-2

Company registered

Once verified, a lawyer will complete the incorporation with the state.

Days 1-2

Corporate docs ready

Bylaws, board resolutions, PIIA, cap table,
and more on your dashboard.

Day 5

Tax ID (EIN) issued

Ready on your dashboard.

Days 14-20

Bank account set up

You’ll get pre-filled applications for Mercury, Wise, Relay and Brex.

Days 15-21

Incorporation Pricing

One price covers state filing and government fees, plus the essentials to start operating.

Delaware PBC Incorporation

$750 / Company

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Included in the price

Government and Expedited State Formation Fee

Expedited EIN

1-Year New York Mailing Address

Bank Account Applications

1-Hour Legal Consultation

1-Year Registered Agent Fee

Same-Day Certificate of Incorporation Filing

Post-Incorporation Documents

Form 83(b) Election Filing

Legal Templates to Fundraise, Hire, and Manage Your Business

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Annual Maintenance

What it costs to keep a Delaware PBC running after the first year, including taxes. Amounts may vary depending on your business activity and income.

US Mailing Address

First year included

$250 / Yr

Registered Agent Services

First year included

$200 / Yr

Accountant & Bookkeeping Services

~$1,500 / Yr

State Taxes

Paid to the state, not a Skala fee

$0 – $800 / Yr

Federal Corporate Income Tax

21%

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FAQ

Why are PBCs beneficial for AI startups?

A PBC lets an AI startup balance commercial goals with a social mission. For teams focused on ethical practices and responsible AI development, this structure can help build trust with users and stakeholders and appeal to mission-driven talent and impact-focused investors.

Do I need to visit the US to set up a company?

No, the company formation and bank account opening process can be completed entirely online by citizens or residents of any country, except those permanently residing in sanctioned jurisdictions.

Can one person hold all positions in a company?

Yes. One person can hold all positions in the company.

Which banks can Skala help me apply to?

We’ll help you file a bank account application with Mercury, Brex, Relay, and Wise.

Can I use Skala if I already have a company?

Yes. You can migrate an existing company to Skala for maintenance. To start, add your company in the Skala app.