How to incorporate in America

Incorporating in the USA is done at the state level. America is one of the only civilized countries in the world where incorporating is not done at the federal level. This is primarily because of the USAs strong state rights dedication. The USA stands for freedom and extensive rights as citizens so a lot of power is granted at the state level and further down at the county and city levels.

There are 51 states or zones that you can incorporate and start a business in. Most people in the US incorporate in the state they are going to live in. These are the 51 government agencies that you file corporate paperwork with to form and start a business in the USA.