US LLC formation

Form a California LLC from Morocco

California is a huge market but one of the most expensive states to maintain: a minimum annual franchise tax is due regardless of profit. For most Morocco-based founders, Wyoming or New Mexico is far more economical.

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We actually form your company in Wyoming or New Mexico — often the better fit for a Morocco-based founder. Ask us and we’ll guide you based on your case.

The essentials in this state

Annual obligation
Minimum annual franchise tax
State income tax
Yes, with strict rules
Owner privacy
Limited
Best for
Real activity inside California

Why this state?

  • Huge state market and a leading tech ecosystem.
  • Minimum annual franchise tax due even with no profit.
  • Mainly suited to a real activity inside California.
  • A free US phone number and a free US address with your company, in every plan, for as long as your LLC is with Haqi.

How we form your company

01

Name & state

We check the company name’s availability and confirm the state fits your goal.

02

File formation

We file the Articles of Organization and appoint your Registered Agent.

03

EIN & documents

We obtain your EIN from the IRS and deliver your Operating Agreement and company docs.

04

Payments & banking

We guide your Stripe, PayPal, Mercury and Wise applications (approval is the platform’s decision).

FAQ

The minimum franchise tax is due every year even with no profit, sharply raising the running cost versus New Mexico and Wyoming.

If you have real activity or presence in California requiring registration; otherwise Wyoming or New Mexico is usually a better fit.

Yes. Every plan includes a free US phone number and a free US address for your company; both appear in your Haqi dashboard and stay free of charge for as long as your LLC is with Haqi.

Other states

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