How the state shortlist works

The assessment uses six answers to rank Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, Nevada and a generic “your home state” option. It does not compare all 50 states or identify which home state applies to you.

What affects the ranking

US operations increase the home-state weight. Remote operations, business type, cost or privacy priorities, funding plans and revenue bands adjust the other weights. These are editorial rules, not a legal or tax model.

What the result does not establish

It does not determine tax residency, treaty treatment, foreign-registration obligations, bank eligibility or whether an LLC is the right structure. US staff, inventory, offices, multiple owners or venture funding need individual review. A high rank cannot override those requirements.

Why there is no match percentage

The old percentage rescaled relative scores; it was not measured confidence. Results now show the shortlist and trade-offs without presenting that number as certainty.

Guide coverage and sources

State guides are available for Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, Florida and Texas. A Nevada or home-state result does not imply that a dedicated guide exists for that state. Read the scope on the toolkit page before buying.

Use current state and federal sources before filing. Source checks are dated in the guide; provider prices and eligibility still need confirmation. Some provider links may be affiliate links, disclosed alongside the relevant resources.