C-Corp: Is it a good idea for a offshore web startup?
I am from Chile. I want to start a company that receives money from Apple (selling apps worldwide) and pays a % of the sales to people worldwide (through PayPal). I receive a % of the sales.
I am considering to start a C-Corp in Delaware to do this. Reasons:
- To open a US bank/merchant account - Closer to Apple (no bank transfer fees, currency exchanges, etc) - I can raise VC money
I have been reading YC looking for answers, but now I have more questions! (that's a good sign)
(0) Is it a good idea to incorporate in the US/Delaware?
(1) Do I have to register in every state (I will sell apps and pay people in all the states)
(2) What taxes do I have to pay?
(3) Is it possible to manage a US corp from abroad?
(4) Is there any good book about web startups and taxes etc?
Thank you very much. Your answers will be extremely helpful.