Business Formation

Delaware, Florida, and Texas are the most popular for telecom startups due to favorable fees, privacy, and business-friendly law. We will recommend the best fit for your situation.

Yes. You do not need to be a US citizen or resident to form an LLC or Corporation. We handle the EIN application via IRS Form SS-4, which applies to foreign passport holders.

For FCC registration and US banking, a US business address is generally required. We provide virtual office and registered agent services.

For US-based applicants, often same-week. For foreign nationals filing by fax/mail, typically 1–4 weeks.

Yes, a registered agent in your state of incorporation is included for the first year.

An FRN (FCC Registration Number) is a unique identification number assigned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to individuals and businesses interacting with the FCC. It functions similarly to a Social Security Number for individuals or a customer account number for businesses dealing with the FCC. The FRN is crucial as it helps the FCC track filings, licenses, registrations, fees, and compliance obligations. The FCC regulates industries like telecommunications, broadcasting, wireless communications, satellite services, and radio operations, processing millions of filings annually. The FRN allows the FCC to identify who filed a document, owns a license, owes regulatory fees, or is responsible for a filing. Without an FRN, connecting filings to the correct company or individual would be challenging. An FRN is a 10-digit number; for example, 0023456789. Every FCC-regulated entity receives its own unique FRN. Many businesses and individuals interacting with the FCC, such as telecom companies (VoIP providers, CLECs, SIP trunk providers, wholesale carriers), wireless license holders (cellular providers, radio operators, public safety systems), broadcasters (radio and television stations), satellite operators, and even amateur radio operators, require an FRN. For telecom companies, the FRN is foundational to nearly every FCC compliance process. It is needed to obtain a 499 Filer ID, file CPNI certifications, register for the Robocall Mitigation Database, and register for STIR/SHAKEN, among other things. Without an FRN, most telecom providers cannot properly register with FCC systems, complete filings, or obtain a 499 Filer ID, potentially encountering issues with CPNI, RMD, and other compliance requirements. Obtaining an FRN is often one of the first regulatory steps when forming a telecommunications company. In summary, an FRN is a unique 10-digit identifier that serves as a company's official identity within FCC systems. It is essential for telecom registrations, Form 499 filings, CPNI certifications, STIR/SHAKEN-related compliance, Robocall Mitigation Database filings, licenses, and FCC fee payments. For most telecom companies, obtaining an FRN is one of the first and most important compliance steps.