I’m setting up a startup incorporated in Delaware with a registered agent, but my business isn’t operating yet—neither in the U.S. nor abroad. What should I list as the company’s physical address in this case, since I don’t have an office or operations right now?
Answer by: abdullah-al-naim
2 months ago
If your startup isn’t operating yet, you can still use your registered agent’s address in Delaware as the official business address for incorporation and state compliance. However, this address is mainly for legal and official notices, not for everyday business correspondence.
If you need a mailing address or bank-ready U.S. business address, consider using a virtual office or mail forwarding service. These give you a professional U.S. address where you can receive business mail and later update once you open a physical office.
Many foreign founders choose this route—services like Business Globalizer help startups set up Delaware LLCs, provide U.S. business addresses, and handle EIN/tax compliance until operations are live.
In short: use your registered agent address for now, and add a virtual business address if you want more credibility for banking, clients, or Amazon-type platforms.
