Who Can Form A Business

The following can incorporate a business.

-    One or more individual (U.S. or foreign residents)

-    An organization (Domestic or foreign)

-    Must be of legal age (18 years of age or older)

Unlike some countries (such as China) a foreign resident can for a business in the U.S. without sharing ownership with a U.S. citizen. 

An individual do not have to be a resident of the State in order to incorporate their business in that State.

Age Requirement For Forming A Business In The U.S.

Who can form a corporation varies from State to State.  Most state require that the Incorporator be at least 18 years of age, while other states have not established a minimum age limit.    States that did not specifically list a minimum age still require that the individual be of legal age (which is 18 years in most states).

Below are states that list their age requirement on their websites.

Age requirement by State: