US Business Formation
Business Registration
in the United States
Turn your business idea into reality with expert registration services. We handle the paperwork and compliance so you can focus on growing your business.
Side by side
US LLC: Resident vs. Non-Resident Comparison
The entity is identical. The route to it is not. Where you are resident decides how your EIN is issued, what address the state will accept, how you get banked, and what the IRS expects at year end. Find your column before anything is filed.
- US Resident:SSN or ITIN in hand
- Non-US Resident:No SSN, filing from abroad
| Features | US ResidentSSN or ITIN in hand | Non-US ResidentNo SSN, filing from abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Local business owners, physical stores, service providers, and freelancers operating within the US. | Global e-commerce sellers, remote digital agencies, and consultants looking for a stable US business entity. |
| EIN Acquisition | Fast and simple. Can be applied online using an SSN (Social Security Number) or ITIN, typically approved instantly. | Requires manual filing via Fax or Mail (Form SS-4) since there is no SSN/ITIN, which takes several weeks to process. |
| US Address | Can use their physical home address, office address, or a commercial registered agent address. | Requires hiring a Registered Agent and setting up a virtual business address/mail forwarding service in the US. |
| US Bank Account | Easily opened online or in-person at any major US bank using a standard government ID and SSN. | No need to travel to the US for banking. Having a US LLC can provide access to digital banking platforms such as Mercury and Wise, enabling you to receive payments, manage funds, and support your US business operations remotely. |
| Taxation | Profits pass through to personal tax returns, subject to standard US income tax and self-employment taxes. | Only taxed in the US on income that is “Effectively Connected” to a US Trade or Business (ETCB). Where there is no physical presence, US employees, or local operations, US income tax may be 0%, subject to applicable filing and compliance requirements. |
Choosing a state
Where the LLC gets formed changes what it costs to keep
Your home state
If you have an office, staff, stock, or a shop floor in one state, that is where the LLC belongs. Forming somewhere cheaper usually means registering as a foreign LLC back home anyway, so two sets of fees for one company.
- Upkeep
- Varies by state
- Suits
- A physical US presence
Wyoming
The usual landing spot for owners with no US presence: low annual fees, a short annual report, and no requirement to set foot in the state to keep it alive.
- Upkeep
- Annual report
- Suits
- Remote founders
Delaware
The default where outside investment is coming. A dedicated business court, a body of case law investors and their lawyers already know, and members kept off the public formation filing.
- Upkeep
- Franchise tax
- Suits
- Raising capital
New Mexico
The cheapest entity to keep alive year to year, with no annual report and no annual state fee once it is formed. Suited to small remote operations that want the entity and little else.
- Upkeep
- None
- Suits
- Lean operations
Documents
What we need from you
Have these ready and the filing usually goes out the same working day.
Missing one of them? Send what you have. We will tell you what is still outstanding before anything goes to the state, not after it comes back rejected.
Frequently asked
Common questions
The six we are asked before almost every US filing, resident and not.
Get the US entity set up once, and correctly
One team from the name check to the day the account opens: the filing, the registered agent, the EIN, and the paperwork a bank will actually accept. No handing you back a certificate and calling it done.
Start your formation
Start the filing
Tell us the state and we take it from there
Send the details below and an advisor picks it up the same working day. Nothing is filed until the name has been agreed with you, checked against the register, and the structure confirmed.
- Name checked against the state register, not a search engine
- Registered agent and address in the state you form in
- EIN applied for as soon as the certificate is issued
- Filed documents in the form a bank will actually accept