Ask HN: Does YC always uses US C-Corp for their funded company?

by mattbell on 5/22/2010, 2:46 PM with 7 comments

We are based outside of the US and it doesn't make much sense for us to incorporate in the US because of tax implications it would create.

Is this flexible at all? In our case it would be favorable in regards of taxes for both Y Combinator and us to not have a US C-Corp.

We want to incorporate Singapore instead.

  • by faramarz on 5/22/2010, 2:52 PM

    ..but, are you looking for investments? C-Corp has an advantage that allows you to have unlimited stakeholders. this can vary from individuals to Angels, VC's and institutional investors.

    You're basically getting rid of any friction for a potential outside investment.