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A solo, bootstrapped online business often considers an LLC. Institutional investors typically expect a Delaware C corporation with clean equity documents. Choosing only on filing price can make a later conversion expensive.

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Why this matters

The trap is choosing on filing price. A single-member LLC is cheap and flexible, but priced-in investors almost always expect a Delaware C corporation, and converting later can be costly and dilutive.

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Go deeper in the full guide

This quick answer is a starting point. For the complete decision - including the checks to run before you pay to form - read the related guide.

Can a Non-US Resident Form a US LLC? The 2026 Guide - read guide →

Evidence

Primary sources

  1. Limited liability company (LLC)Internal Revenue Service ↗
  2. Instructions for Form SS-4 (EIN)Internal Revenue Service ↗
  3. Register your businessU.S. Small Business Administration ↗

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