Starting Your U.S. LLC

The non-resident’s setup path, in order

The right order is: form the LLC → get the EIN → open banking → stay compliant. Most expensive mistakes are ordering mistakes — waiting for an ITIN you don’t need, or adding a co-owner without seeing the filing cliff. These guides walk the path in sequence.

Identity & numbers

Guide

How to Get an EIN for a Foreign-Owned LLC Without an SSN

Step one after formation — no SSN required.
Guide

EIN vs ITIN: Which One Does a Foreign Owner Need?

Which number you need, and which you probably don’t.

Infrastructure

Guide

Opening a U.S. Bank Account for a Foreign-Owned LLC

Banking from overseas: fintech vs branch banks.
Guide

Registered Agent vs Business Address vs Mailing Address

The three address roles, untangled.

Structure choices

Guide

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC for Non-Resident Owners

State choice without the mythology.
Guide

US LLC vs Hong Kong Company for Cross-Border Sellers

Or is a U.S. entity even the right call?
Guide

Single-Member vs Multi-Member LLC for Foreign Owners: The Filing Cliff

Why one member is the simple life.

Your first compliance year

Guide

Does a Foreign-Owned LLC With No Income Have to File Taxes?

The filing that starts before revenue does.
Guide

Tax Deadline Calendar for Foreign-Owned U.S. LLCs

The calendar to set on day one.

Ready to hand it off?

Flat published pricing, prepared and signed by a licensed U.S. preparer.

EIN for foreign owners — $129
Quick answers

Starting Your U.S. LLC — FAQ

Do I need to visit the U.S. to set this up?
Generally no. Formation, the EIN, fintech banking, and every filing can be completed remotely from overseas.
What should I do immediately after forming the LLC?
Get the EIN, open a dedicated business account, calendar April 15 and your state annual report — and keep every formation document.
Can you handle the EIN for me?
Yes — $129 standalone, or $49 bundled with your first Form 5472 filing.

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