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International Business Times
International Business Times
National
David Thompson

Why Global Founders Still Incorporate in the United States

Despite the proliferation of startup-friendly jurisdictions worldwide, the United States remains the incorporation destination of choice for founders far beyond its borders. From Europe and Latin America to Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs continue to form U.S. entities even when their teams, customers, and operations remain entirely overseas.

This persistence is not driven by symbolism or habit. It reflects structural incentives embedded in global capital markets, legal systems, and technology infrastructure— incentives that continue to favor U.S.-based corporate entities despite rising geopolitical tension and regulatory complexity.

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