I don’t understand why people pretend there’s no paperwork to do in the US. Not only that, but different states have different processes.

I think there are some misconceptions about the US and tend to over idealize, especially around paperwork and taxes. And I think it’s precisely that misconception that makes it appealing to foreigners and makes it an attractive place to be an entrepreneur.

And again, yes, objectively it’s easier, but I don’t think that’s the main reason the country is successful in this aspect.

I agree that paperwork requirements exist on a spectrum, and I am only familiar with the requirements in a few different jurisdictions (though I've read a few comparisons with a wider variety).

The USA's success is definitely not entirely due to a lack of paperwork requirements, though I believe the paperwork requirements are something of a microcosm of other issues in each jurisdiction.