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.
Guide
Form W-7: Who Actually Needs an ITIN, and How to Apply
When an ITIN is real — and how the W-7 works.
Infrastructure
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
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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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