| United States (Delaware) | United Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | Limited Liability Company (LLC) | Private Limited Company (Ltd) |
| Corporate tax | Pass-through for non-US owners* | 19–25% |
| Public register | Members not publicly filed | Directors & PSCs public |
| Formation (all-in) | $870 | $740 |
| Formation only | $740 | $490 |
| Annual renewal | $740 | $490 |
| Timeline | 1–3 business days | 1–2 business days |
| Name endings | LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company… | Limited, Ltd… |
Choose United States (Delaware) if…
- The onshore classic — a US LLC with the world's most developed corporate case law
Choose United Kingdom if…
- Cost matters — $740 all-in against $870, and renewal of $490 against $740
- The world's fastest serious registry — a Companies House Ltd in a day or two
The same either way
Whichever you choose, the engagement runs identically: the fee is published before you speak to us, identity verification happens once through a secure link, formation is carried out by a provider licensed and regulated in the jurisdiction, and one dedicated agent manages everything — including next year's renewal.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper: United States (Delaware) or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom — $740 all-in with first-year registered agent and office, against $870 for United States (Delaware). Renewals are $740 and $490 respectively.
Which is faster to incorporate?
United States (Delaware), typically 1–3 business days from completed identity verification, against 1–2 business days for United Kingdom.
Can Windrose form a company in either?
Yes. Both are on our published fee schedule and follow the same process: order online, verify once, and one dedicated agent manages the engagement end to end with the licensed local provider.