Bright Formation
Bright Start — guided U.S. company formation
For founders establishing a new U.S. company and organizing their initial company records.
1.Eligibility and authority
Formation and paid professional services cannot be finalized without confirmed legal capacity and company authority. An authorized adult or business representative must complete this step with you.
Formation, purchase, and paid professional services stay locked until every confirmation above is affirmed.
2.Formation questionnaire
3.Neutral entity comparison
Bright Capital America does not pre-select a state or entity type for you. The comparison above is neutral information, not a recommendation; the appropriate structure depends on legal and tax circumstances and requires professional review.
5.Registered agent
A registered agent receives official documents for your company and generally must maintain an eligible physical address in the company's formation or registration state.
6.Itemized estimate
- Select a state to see an itemized estimate.
Government and third-party amounts are collected and remitted at cost and are shown separately from the Bright Capital America subscription. Bright Capital America does not add an undisclosed markup to a government fee.
7.Authorize and submit
No filing is submitted, and no company is described as incorporated, until an authorized representative approves and the filing authority accepts it.
8.EIN and 83(b) guidance
An Employer Identification Number is issued by the IRS. The IRS does not charge a fee to issue an EIN. Where Bright Capital America assists, the amount shown is a Bright Capital America assistance and coordination fee — it is not an IRS fee. Eligible customers may apply directly to the IRS at no charge instead. Responsible-party information is collected only with explicit authorization.
83(b) deadline
An 83(b) election generally must be filed no later than 30 days after the related property transfer. Bright Capital America reminders are administrative tools, not tax or legal advice. Consult a qualified tax or legal professional promptly.
9.Formation checklist and company records
- State and structure selection
- Company-name review
- Registered-agent designation
- Formation information review
- Authorized representative approval
- Filing submission through an approved process
- Filed-document receipt
- Post-formation governance setup
- Tax and registration checklist
- Capitalization setup
- Banking and operational referrals
- Ongoing state compliance calendar
Records maintained in your workspace
- Filed formation document
- Governance documents
- Initial approvals
- Officers and directors
- Ownership records
- Founder equity grants
- Vesting terms
- Capitalization table
- Tax and compliance deadlines
- Licenses and permits
- Foreign-qualification tasks
Documents are not offered as universally suitable templates. Bright Capital America records the source and version of each jurisdiction-appropriate, professionally reviewed document used in your workspace.
Bright Capital America provides technology, administrative workflows, document organization, and access to independent service providers. Bright Capital America is not a law firm, accounting firm, tax adviser, bank, government agency, registered agent, valuation firm, broker-dealer, or investment adviser unless expressly stated. Formation, tax, equity, securities, employment, intellectual-property, and licensing decisions may require qualified professional advice.
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