States & fees
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Best states for non-residents
Wyoming vs New Mexico vs Delaware — a decision framework with real numbers, not vibes.
Resources
Guides written for founders outside the U.S.
Practical, sourced, and updated — every guide follows the same format: a short answer up top, steps and checklists in the middle, and honest caveats where the rules genuinely vary.
Can a Non-U.S. Resident Open a U.S. LLC?
Non-resident basics
Updated July 2026 · 9 min read
The complete answer: eligibility, the five things you actually need, a step-by-step formation path, real costs, and the mistakes that stall bank approvals — written for founders outside the U.S.
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Registered agent
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Registered agents & your privacy
What actually appears on public records, state by state, and how to keep your home address off them.
EIN & banking
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EIN & banking readiness
The exact document set banks and payment platforms request from foreign-owned LLCs — and how to have it ready.
Compliance
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Annual compliance & good standing
Every deadline a foreign-owned LLC faces in year one, including the $25,000 mistake (Form 5472).
Business identity
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Your U.S. business identity
Address, phone, domain, and email choices that pass verification — honest limits included.
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