📌 US LLC Registration & EIN Guidelines for Non-Residents

✅ Step 1: Choose the State for LLC Formation

• Best options for non-US residents:

  • Wyoming → Privacy, no state income tax, low annual fees.

  • Delaware → Business-friendly laws, popular with investors.

  • New Mexico → Cheap formation, no annual reports.

• Pick based on privacy, tax benefits, and costs.

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✅ Step 2: Prepare Requirements

• Valid passport (non-US residents don’t need SSN/ITIN for EIN).

• Business name (unique, not already registered).

• Registered Agent (must have a US address in chosen state).

• Mailing/email address for official correspondence.

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✅ Step 3: File LLC Formation (Articles of Organization)

1. Hire a Registered Agent service.

2. Submit the Articles of Organization to the state.

3. Pay state filing fee (ranges $50–$300).

4. Receive LLC approval (instant – few days depending on state).

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✅ Step 4: Apply for EIN (Employer Identification Number)

• Required for:

  • Opening US business bank accounts

  • Filing US taxes

  • Running Amazon FBA, Walmart, Shopify, eBay stores

• As a non-US resident:

  • Complete IRS Form SS-4.

  • Apply via:

    • Fax → EIN issued in ~72 hours.

    • Mail → 4–6 weeks.

  • Agencies can also get it done within 1–3 business days.

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✅ Step 5: BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) Filing

• New law under FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act (2024).

• Must file within 90 days of LLC approval.

• Report includes:

  • LLC name, address, EIN

  • Owner details (name, DOB, address, ID/passport copy)

• Filing is free & online at FinCEN’s website.

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✅ Step 6: Open a US Business Bank Account

• Options for non-residents:

  • Online banks → Mercury, Wise, Payoneer, Relay.

  • Traditional US banks → may require physical visit.

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⚡ Key Benefits of US LLC for Non-Residents

• Access to Amazon FBA, Walmart, Shopify, eBay marketplaces.

• Legal US business entity with global credibility.

• Tax advantages (depending on structure).

• Ability to open US bank accounts & payment gateways.

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⏳ Timeline Overview

• LLC Formation → 1–3 business days (state dependent)

• EIN → 72 hours (fax) or 1–3 days with agency

• BOI → Same day online

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📌 Summary for Clients:

“Even if you are not a US citizen or resident, you can register a US LLC, get an EIN in 72 hours, file BOI online, and start doing business legally in the US.”