> ## Documentation Index
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# Portal - U.S. Entity Formation

> Complete U.S. business formation and compliance solution for Korean startups

# Portal by Partners Place

Your end-to-end, vertically integrated dashboard designed to simplify U.S. business formation for Korean companies.

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  Complete the onboarding process in 10–20 minutes, and we'll take care of the rest.
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## What's Included

### 🏢 U.S. Entity Formation

Choose between Delaware C-Corporation or LLC based on your business needs:

* **C-Corporation**: Ideal for companies planning to raise venture capital
* **LLC**: Perfect for flexibility and pass-through taxation

### 🆔 EIN Registration

We secure your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, essential for:

* Opening U.S. bank accounts
* Filing U.S. taxes
* Hiring employees
* Building business credit

### 🏦 Business Banking Account Setup

Access to U.S. banking without traveling to America:

* Major U.S. bank partnerships
* Online account management
* Wire transfer capabilities
* Debit cards shipped internationally

### 📚 Digital Minute Book & Compliance Dashboard

Stay compliant with our digital tools:

* Corporate document storage
* Annual compliance reminders
* Board resolution templates
* Stock certificate management

### 📬 U.S. Address & Mail Forwarding

Professional business presence includes:

* Premium NYC business address
* Mail scanning and forwarding
* Package reception
* Virtual mailbox access

## Pricing

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  <PricingCardHeader>
    <h3>Portal Complete Package</h3>
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  <PricingCardPrice>
    <div>\$2,500</div>
    <div>One-time setup fee</div>
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    <div>\$350</div>
    <div>Monthly maintenance</div>
  </PricingCardPrice>

  <PricingCardFeatures>
    * Delaware entity formation
    * EIN registration
    * Business bank account
    * Digital compliance tools
    * U.S. address & mail service
    * Ongoing support
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## The Portal Process

<Steps>
  <Step title="Initial Consultation">
    Schedule a call to discuss your business structure needs and goals
  </Step>

  <Step title="Online Onboarding">
    Complete our streamlined 10-20 minute onboarding questionnaire
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document Preparation">
    We prepare all formation documents and file with Delaware
  </Step>

  <Step title="EIN Application">
    We submit your federal tax ID application to the IRS
  </Step>

  <Step title="Banking Setup">
    Open your U.S. business bank account remotely
  </Step>

  <Step title="Dashboard Access">
    Receive login credentials to your compliance dashboard
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Why Delaware?

### 🏛️ Business-Friendly Laws

Delaware offers the most developed and predictable corporate law system in the U.S.

### ⚖️ Court of Chancery

Specialized business court with judges expert in corporate matters

### 🔒 Privacy Protection

No requirement to disclose officer or director names publicly

### 💰 Tax Efficiency

No state sales tax and favorable corporate tax structure

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="How long does the entire process take?">
    Typically 2-4 weeks from start to finish. Entity formation takes 1-3 days, EIN 1-2 weeks, and banking 1-2 weeks.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I need to travel to the U.S.?">
    No. Our entire process is designed to be completed remotely from Korea.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I change from LLC to C-Corp later?">
    Yes, though it involves a conversion process. We recommend choosing the right structure initially to avoid conversion costs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What ongoing compliance is required?">
    Annual Delaware franchise tax, annual report filing, and maintaining good standing. Our dashboard sends automatic reminders.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can Portal help with U.S. taxes?">
    We provide basic guidance and can refer you to specialized U.S. tax professionals familiar with Korean businesses.
  </Accordion>
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## Ready to Establish Your U.S. Presence?

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    Book a free 30-minute consultation
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    See if Outpost might be better for your current stage
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