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Your US LLC, formed in the state that fits
We help founders, freelancers and online sellers outside the US choose a state, file formation documents and set up the essentials that come next.
What forming an LLC actually involves
An LLC is created when the state accepts your formation document, usually called Articles of Organization (some states call it a Certificate of Formation). From that date it’s a separate legal business.
Every LLC also needs a registered agent with a physical address in its state to receive official mail. Most owners then sign an Operating Agreement and apply for an EIN.
- Owners
- Called members. One person or several, from any country.
- Liability
- Members are generally not personally liable for the company’s debts.
- Default tax
- A single-member LLC is usually a disregarded entity; a multi-member LLC is usually taxed as a partnership.
- Management
- Run by its members, or by appointed managers.
- Residency
- No US visa, citizenship or SSN is needed to own one.
Compare the states non-US owners often choose
You can form an LLC in any state. The right choice depends on cost, where you actually do business and what your bank or payment provider expects.
| State | State filing fee | Ongoing state cost | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 minimum annual report | Low yearly cost; a popular choice for online businesses |
| New Mexico | $50 | No annual report | Lowest ongoing state paperwork of the five |
| Delaware | $110 | $400 annual LLC tax | Well-known business courts; annual tax rose to $400 for 2026 |
| Florida | $125 | $138.75 annual report | Useful if you’ll operate in Florida |
| Texas | $300 | Franchise tax report (no tax due below the threshold) | Useful if you’ll operate in Texas |
State fees last checked October 2026 and paid to the state at cost. States change fees, so we confirm the current amount before filing.
Where you operate
If you’ll have an office or staff in a state, that state may require you to register there too.
Yearly costs
Look past the filing fee to annual reports, franchise taxes and registered agent fees.
Privacy
States differ in what owner information appears in public records.
Banking
Some banks and payment providers have their own state or document requirements.
Information and documents for your formation
About your company
- Your preferred LLC name, plus one or two alternatives
- The state you’ve chosen
- A short description of what the business does
- Whether it’s run by its members or by managers
- A mailing address for the company
About the owners
- Full legal name and residential address of each member
- Ownership percentage of each member
- Details of the responsible party for the EIN application
- A copy of a passport, uploaded in your portal or sent on WhatsApp
How we form your LLC
Name check
We confirm your name is available in the chosen state.
Registered agent
We arrange a registered agent with an address in that state.
Articles filed
We prepare and file your formation document with the state.
Operating Agreement
We prepare the agreement that sets out ownership and management.
EIN application
Once the state approves, we help you apply for your EIN.
State review times vary. Some states process filings in days, others take several weeks.
Your LLC will need an EIN
Banks, payment providers and the IRS ask for it. Owners without an SSN or ITIN apply through a different IRS route, and we handle that with you.
What to plan for once your LLC exists
Forming the company is the start. These are the ongoing points owners outside the US should keep on their calendar.
Business bank or fintech account
Choose a provider that accepts non-resident owners. We help you prepare the company documents they ask for.
State annual report or tax
Most states require a yearly report, fee or franchise tax to keep your LLC in good standing.
Records and separate finances
Keep business money separate from personal money and keep your formation documents safe.
BOI reporting
Under FinCEN’s final rule of August 2026, companies formed in the US are currently exempt. We’ll tell you if that changes.
Form 5472 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
These LLCs generally must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no income. The IRS penalty for not filing is $25,000 per form, per year.
Freelancers and agencies
Working with US clients who prefer paying a US company.
Online sellers
Selling on Amazon, Etsy or Shopify with a US business.
Founders abroad
Starting a US business without moving or getting an SSN.
Skipping Form 5472
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file it yearly, even with no income.
Missing the state report
Late annual reports bring fees and can get your LLC dissolved.
Mismatched names
Use your exact passport name on every filing and application.
U.S. LLC formation
- U.S. LLC formation service fee Free until Dec 31, 2026$0
$129
You pay the state filing fee at cost + $49/year registered agent. EIN application is optional (+$39). Regular service fee $129 (EIN included).
What you need for US LLC
Prepare these before you apply. Exact requirements depend on your situation, and we confirm them with you.
Documents
- Passport copy for each member, uploaded with your application
- Proof of residential address if your bank or provider asks for it
Information you’ll provide
- Preferred LLC name and two alternatives
- State of formation
- Business activity
- Member names, addresses and ownership percentages
- Member-managed or manager-managed
- Responsible party details for the EIN
Included in the $0 service fee
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreement
- Available in all 50 states and DC
- Annual report reminders
- Client portal
- Banking guidance
- BOI report, free if FinCEN requires it (US-formed companies are currently exempt)
State filing fee (at cost), registered agent ($49/year) and EIN application ($39) are paid separately.
- Some names need permission or extra wording depending on the state.
- State processing times vary.
- Upload documents securely in your client portal or send them to us on WhatsApp.
Ready to form your US LLC?
Tell us about your business and preferred state. We’ll reply by email with what happens next.