LLC Formation & USA Company Registration Services

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a 9-digit federal tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — formatted as XX-XXXXXXX. It is the equivalent of a Social Security Number for your business and is required for virtually every serious business activity in the US.

You need an EIN to open a US business bank account (Mercury, Relay, Wise), set up Stripe or PayPal Business accounts, hire employees, file federal tax returns, sign certain business contracts and establish business credit. Without an EIN, your LLC cannot function as a full US business entity. We apply for your EIN directly with the IRS as part of our formation process.

This depends on how your LLC generates income. A single-member LLC owned by a non-US resident is treated as a "disregarded entity" by the IRS — meaning it is not taxed at the federal corporate level. If your LLC has no US-sourced income (income that is effectively connected to a US trade or business), you may owe no US federal income tax.

However, if your LLC earns US-sourced income — such as income from US clients, US real estate or US operations — federal tax obligations may apply. You are also required to file an annual informational return (Form 5472 + Form 1120) with the IRS regardless of whether tax is owed. We strongly recommend consulting a qualified US tax professional for your specific situation. We can provide general guidance but we are not tax advisors.

Yes — several US fintech banks allow non-resident LLC owners to open business bank accounts fully online without visiting the US. The most popular options for non-residents are Mercury Bank, Relay Financial and Wise Business — all of which accept non-US resident LLC owners with a valid EIN.

To open these accounts you will need your LLC formation documents (Articles of Organization), your EIN confirmation letter, a valid passport and your LLC Operating Agreement. Our Business Growth and Premium packages include detailed step-by-step guidance on opening these accounts, including which bank is best suited to your country and business type.

The total LLC formation timeline — from submitting your information to receiving all final documents including your EIN — is typically 7 to 10 business days for our standard packages. Our Premium package offers 5-day rush delivery.

The LLC state filing itself usually takes 2–5 business days depending on the state. Wyoming and Florida are typically faster. The EIN application with the IRS takes an additional 2–4 business days. Once your EIN is confirmed, we compile and deliver your complete document package. Expedited state filing is available in most states for an additional fee if you need faster approval.

The best state depends on your business type and goals. For most non-resident entrepreneurs running e-commerce, digital services, agencies or SaaS businesses — we recommend Wyoming. It has the lowest annual fees ($60/year), the strongest owner privacy laws and no state income tax, making it the most cost-effective and privacy-protective choice.

Delaware is the best choice if you plan to raise venture capital funding, attract US investors or build a startup that may convert to a C-Corp in the future. Texas and Florida are better suited for businesses planning physical US operations or owners who plan to relocate to the US. We provide a free state recommendation consultation with every package — just share your business details and we'll advise you accordingly.

A Registered Agent is a person or company with a physical address in the US state where your LLC is registered. Every US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent — this is not optional. The registered agent receives all official government correspondence, legal notices, tax documents and compliance reminders on behalf of your LLC.

As a non-resident, you cannot be your own registered agent since you don't have a US address. We include a full registered agent service for the first year in all of our LLC formation packages — covering Wyoming, Delaware, Texas and Florida. After the first year, registered agent renewal is typically $100–$150/year and we will remind you before it expires.

After forming your LLC, you have several ongoing legal obligations. These include filing an Annual Report with the state (fees vary — Wyoming $60, Delaware $300, Florida $138.75, Texas varies), renewing your Registered Agent service each year, and filing a BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) report with FinCEN — a federal requirement introduced in 2024 for all new LLCs.

You are also required to file annual tax returns with the IRS (Form 5472 + Form 1120 for single-member foreign-owned LLCs) even if no tax is owed. Our Business Growth and Premium packages include compliance reminders and BOI filing assistance to ensure you never miss a deadline. We also offer annual compliance management as an add-on service.

Yes — this is one of the primary reasons non-residents form US LLCs. With a registered US LLC and EIN, you can sign up for Stripe (US account), PayPal Business (US account), Shopify Payments, Square and virtually all major US payment processors that are otherwise unavailable or restricted in your home country.

To activate a US Stripe account you will need your LLC formation documents, EIN number, US business address and a US business bank account. Our Business Growth and Premium packages include step-by-step Stripe and PayPal setup guidance specific to your country and business model. Most clients have their payment processing fully active within 2–3 days of receiving their LLC documents.

To begin your LLC formation, we need the following information from you: your preferred LLC name (plus 1–2 alternatives in case the first is taken), your chosen US state, your full legal name as it will appear on company documents, your home country address, a copy of your passport (for EIN application) and your business type or industry.

We send you a simple intake form immediately after you place your order — most clients complete it in under 15 minutes. Once we receive your completed form and documents, we begin the state filing the same day. No prior legal or business formation experience is required — we guide you through every step clearly and in plain language.