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The CEPP Startup Program
Launch your business in the USA
CEPP is an international Non Profit Organization with over 35 years of experience. Our Startup program’s purpose is to empower entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide and it is led by successful entrepreneurs just like you, who learned first hand the overwhelming path involved when launching a company, specially from abroad.
We know that starting or expanding a business can be cumbersome, hence we have created a program that can help you get the paperwork done, and teach you the corporate mechanics you need to know so that you can focus on running your business and get the compliance stuff out of the way.
Incorporation and EIN
Preparamos y enviamos los documentos de incorporación, además de obtener el "Tax ID".
Accounting
Setup an accounting tool to take care of the bookkeeping. Tax Consultation through one of our CPA partners.
Bank Account
We help you open a free business bank account with one of our U.S. digital banking partners.
Founder's Workshop
Which state to choose? LLC or Corporation? Non-Profit, B-Corp? Receive one-on-one advice from track record specialists.
Our Methodology
Learning by Doing It
Apply
Fill out our application and receive
a FREE one-on-one consultation
with a CEPP member.
Pick a Plan
We will guide you to choose a
setup plan based on your needs
and business profile.
Get Incorporated
We will take care of the
entire process, while you can track
the process online.
Learn
What sets us apart is that we
show you what is being done
so that you can manage
your company independently.
About Us
Our Commitment to You
CEPP is a non-profit organization with decades of experience supporting professional empowerment projects in the Americas. In 2015 we created our US branch and in 2019, we launched the StartUp Program to help entrepreneurs and existing companies expand their frontiers and establish their businesses in the world’s most important market.
Why companies incorporate in the USA?
- Fundraising and grants: Most U.S. investors will require your business to be an American entity.
- Market Size: Sell your services or products to the largest market in the world.
- Trade your Business: An American company may be acquired or sold easily.
- Low-Cost: Setup, maintenance and shut down costs are low.
- The U.S., and mainly Delaware are recognized worldwide known for their long experience with corporate business and foster an ecosystem for companies to flourish.
- If you plan on investing in the U.S., a company is the best way to obtain a legal status.
Affordable, Efficient, Transparent
Incorporation plans that we offer
Basic Setup
$590
- Búsqueda de disponibilidad del nombre
- Certificado de Constitución
- Obtención de Tax ID (EIN) de la compañía
- Agente Registrado (1er año)
- Estatutos y formatos generales
Company Setup
$1,490
- Everything included in the Startup plan
- Application for U.S. Bank Account
- Setup of Online accounting
- Setup of Online shares captable
- U.S. Mailing Address (1 year)
- U.S. Phone number (1 year)
- Corporate mechanics workshop with a member of CEPP.
Business Setup
$2,350
- Everything included in the Company plan
- Personalized Operating Agreement and Bylaws
- 5 hours of corporate consultation with a member of CEPP during the first year.
- CPA one-on-one assessment meeting
Frequently Asked Questions
The process is very smooth. Within a week of submitting, you will have your certificate of incorporation and EIN ready.
The bank account application, along with the accounting setup and assessment meeting will happen within the next couple of weeks.
You don’t need to travel to the US to incorporate. The entire process will be done online. In facto, American companies are a great option for global companies and remote operation.
You need to file your corporate and state taxes on a yearly basis. This can be done remotely and through online services. However, we recommend you to speak to a tax expert first in order to analyze your specific situation. Our Business Setup Program provides you with a consultation with a CPA firm.
A non profit organization, also known as NPO is also a legal entity (corporation) which has applied and been granted a 501(c)(3) tax -exempt status by the IRS. We can evaluate your institution’s purpose and guide you through the exemption process.
It is important to understand the difference between an NPO and a B-Corp certified company. The later one is an independent certification awarded by the B Corporation organization.
Yes, there is no problem with incorporating a one-member company
We collaborate with multiple digital banks that offer free accounts to StartUps. Once your company is incorporated, we will assist you with the application process with one of them. However, the final decision depends on the bank, which will check your company activities and verify the owner’s identity.
After you submit your application and receive a free consultation with a CEPP member, if you decide to proceed, we will send you a payment link. You can submit your payment via Credit/Debit Card, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Every year, we grant no-cost services and offer financial aid to qualifying entrepreneurs on a case by case basis. For more information, please contact support@ceppstartup.com.