Access to US banking
Reach payment processors and banking rails that require a US entity to open an account.
US LLC
Open your US LLC from anywhere
LLC formation for non-residents: founders, digital nomads and global entrepreneurs who do not live in the United States. Fully remote, and fully legal.
Why a US entity
What the structure unlocks
Global credibility
A recognised legal entity behind the business when clients and partners run their checks.
Sell worldwide
Operate as a freelancer, agency, software or e-commerce business across borders under one entity.
Operate lawfully
Obtain the federal tax identification number and run the business on a proper legal footing.
Asset protection
Separate personal assets from business liability, which is what the limited liability is for.
Who it fits
Built for founders who operate from somewhere else
- Digital nomads and remote freelancers building a legitimate US business presence
- Global e-commerce and software startups that need US banking and payment processing
- Online consultants and content creators formalising how they invoice
- International investors and agency owners establishing a US presence
What to know first
A US entity is a tax decision in your own country too
An LLC is straightforward to form and easy to get wrong afterwards. Where you are tax resident determines how its profits are taxed to you personally, and several jurisdictions attribute offshore company income to the owner whether or not it was ever distributed.
That is why formation is scoped alongside your residency position rather than sold as a standalone filing. The entity is the easy part. Where it sits in your overall structure is the part worth getting right.
Common questions
What people ask before forming one
Do I need a Social Security Number or an ITIN to form an LLC?
No. A non-resident can form an LLC without either. The company obtains its own federal tax identification number, which is what banks and payment processors ask for. An individual tax number may become relevant later depending on how the company is taxed to you, which is part of what gets scoped.
Do I pay US tax if I do not live in the United States?
It depends on where the income is considered to arise and whether the company is treated as having a US presence. Some non-resident owners owe nothing in the United States and everything at home; others owe in both and rely on a treaty. The answer is driven by facts, not by the entity type, which is why it is assessed rather than assumed.
Which state should the LLC be formed in?
The default answer circulating online is rarely the right one for a specific case. State choice affects annual cost, reporting, privacy and whether you need to register elsewhere anyway. It is a consequence of how you actually operate, not a preference.
Can I open a bank account without travelling to the United States?
Generally yes. Several banking and payment providers onboard non-resident owned entities remotely, with the documentation that comes out of formation. Which ones are realistic depends on your nationality, residency and the nature of the business.
What happens with taxes in my own country?
This is the part most formation services leave out. Many jurisdictions attribute the income of a foreign company to its owner whether or not it was ever distributed, and some tax it annually. A US LLC does not shelter you from your own residency. That is why formation is scoped alongside your residency position.
How long does it take?
Formation itself is fast. The useful timeline is the one that includes the tax identification number, banking and the structural questions above, because an entity that exists but cannot bank or is taxed badly at home has not solved anything.
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