Methodology
4-Week Setup
4-Week Setup
Protocol.
A precise, repeatable process that has successfully launched 400+ Indian founders into the US market.
Week 01
Entity Formation
Legal Foundation
- Discovery call to determine entity type (LLC vs C-Corp)
- State selection guidance (Delaware vs Wyoming)
- Preparation of Articles of Organization / Incorporation
- Operating Agreement or Bylaws drafting
- Filing with the state — 3-5 business days
- Certificate of Formation received
Week 02
Banking & Payments
Financial Infrastructure
- Mercury business bank account application
- Identity verification and documentation
- Account activation and debit card setup
- Stripe payment gateway configuration
- US business credit card application
- Wire transfer and ACH setup
Week 03
India Compliance
Regulatory Bridge
- Assessment of all FEMA/RBI obligations
- Form ODI preparation and filing with AD bank
- Outward remittance reporting as equity investment
- UIN (Unique Identification Number) application
- Form FC and A2 form processing
- FEMA compliance documentation and filing
Week 04
Final Setup & Handover
Operational Readiness
- EIN (Employer Identification Number) application
- Tax setup and quarterly estimated tax guidance
- Compliance calendar activation with all deadlines
- Document vault setup with all formation records
- Team training and walkthrough
- Ongoing support transition to Compliance Guard