LLC or C-Corp in any of all 50 US states — fully registered, EIN applied, BOI filed and registered agent secured. No US visit. No SSN. No guesswork. Operational within 3–45 business days depending on state and package.
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A US LLC unlocks Mercury, Relay, Stripe, Brex, PayPal Business and virtually every major global payment processor. Many B2B clients and platforms specifically require a US entity to transact.
Amazon FBA, Apple App Store, Google Workspace, Shopify Payments — all require a US entity. A US LLC solves this immediately for non-US founders trying to access these critical platforms.
US VCs, angels and accelerators (Y Combinator, Techstars) strongly prefer Delaware C-Corps. A US entity signals seriousness and makes cap table management and SAFE notes straightforward.
An LLC creates a legal wall between your personal assets and business liabilities. Wyoming, Nevada and South Dakota offer some of the strongest LLC charging order protections globally.
You never need to set foot in the USA to register, bank or operate. Everything is handled remotely — all 50-state filings, IRS correspondence and document delivery done digitally.
A US LLC with no US-source income and no US employees is generally a disregarded entity. Non-resident owners typically owe no US federal income tax on foreign-source income. Always verify with a US CPA.
Standard gets your company registered. Premium gets your company registered and operational — with a bank account open and ready to transact. Choose based on how quickly you need to be live and whether you want expert banking support.
The right state depends on your business type, insurance requirements, logistics needs and annual cost tolerance — not a one-size-fits-all answer. Click your category for a specific recommendation, including states to avoid and why.
Search, filter or browse all 50 states. ⭐ Highlighted rows are states we most commonly recommend for non-resident founders. Annual costs are state-imposed charges — not CompanyVista fees.
Most cheap formation services give you a registered company. We give you a working business. Here's exactly what you get — and what competitors don't tell you until after you've paid.
Your US LLC is your launchpad. As your business grows and enters new markets — UAE, UK, Singapore, Germany, Mauritius or anywhere else — CompanyVista handles every jurisdiction. Same team. Same portal. Same personalised service. No handoffs. No guesswork. No starting over with a new provider every time you expand.
The go-to structure for non-resident founders. Flexible, tax-efficient, easy to manage and globally recognised. No minimum capital, no board meetings, no complex governance.
Required by Y Combinator and most US institutional investors. Allows preferred stock, SAFE notes, ESOPs and the clean cap table structure investors expect.
A CompanyVista specialist reviews your business type, nationality, insurance requirements and growth plans. We recommend the right entity, state (from all 50) and package for your specific situation. Free, 30 minutes, no commitment.
⏱ Day 0 — FreeWe run availability checks across your chosen state registry and federal trademark records, then prepare all formation documents — articles, operating agreement, member resolutions and registered agent appointment.
⏱ Day 1No SSN, no notarisation, no US address needed. Submit securely via our client portal in under 10 minutes. We review and confirm before filing.
⏱ Day 1 — Under 10 minutes from your sideCompanyVista files directly with the state authority in any of all 50 states. We monitor status and follow up on any queries. Expedited filing available (included in Premium for most states, add-on for Standard).
⏱ Standard: 10–45 days · Premium expedited: 3–7 daysOnce state-approved, we apply for your Federal EIN from the IRS and file your mandatory BOI report with FinCEN. Our IRS-certified team handles these correctly for non-residents — avoiding common errors that delay approvals.
⏱ EIN: 3–30 business days (priority in Premium)All documents delivered digitally within 24 hours of approval: Certificate of Formation, Operating Agreement, EIN confirmation, registered agent confirmation, BOI receipt and full compliance calendar with every annual deadline.
⏱ Within 24hrs of state approvalPremium: full expert-assisted banking — we prepare, submit and follow up until your account is open (90%+ approval rate). Standard: banking guidance and direct links to our fintech partners for self-service application.
⏱ Premium: Expert-managed · Standard: Self-serviceCitizens of OFAC-sanctioned countries face restrictions:
Contact us first — alternative structures may be available.
No hidden fees. Every cost confirmed in your written quote before any payment. State filing fees vary widely across all 50 states — from $40 to $500 for initial filing and from $0 to $800+ annually.
Traditional US banks require in-person visits — impossible for non-residents. Our fintech banking partners complete entire KYC online. Premium clients receive expert-assisted applications with 90%+ approval rates.
LLC with no US-source income, no US employees — typically disregarded by IRS. *Always verify with a qualified US CPA for your nationality and structure.
Required annually even with $0 US income. $25,000 IRS penalty per form for non-filing. CompanyVista's CPA team handles from $499/yr.
From $0 (NM, AZ, MS — no annual report) to $60/yr (WY) to $300/yr min (DE LLC) to $800/yr min (CA). All deadlines in your compliance calendar.
File within 90 days of formation under the Corporate Transparency Act. Civil and criminal penalties for non-filing. We file this for all clients — no extra charge.
Distributions from your US LLC are typically taxable in your home country. US double tax treaties with 65+ countries may apply. Professional advice essential.
US bank account exceeding $10,000 at any point in the year may trigger FBAR reporting obligations. Our tax team advises on your specific situation.
Tell us your business type, preferred state and package — we'll send a complete written quote covering every cost. Free, personalised, no obligation. No hidden fees discovered later.
Registering a US company as a non-resident is entirely legal and available to founders from virtually any country. A US LLC provides access to the world's largest economy, global banking infrastructure and payment platforms — without requiring citizenship, residency or travel. CompanyVista files in all 50 US states, covering every business type from e-commerce and SaaS to staffing, import/export, trucking, energy and manufacturing.
The right US state depends on your business type. Delaware ($160 filing, $300/yr min) for VC-backed companies and SaaS startups. Wyoming ($100 filing, $60/yr) for asset protection and privacy. Texas ($300 filing, $0/yr under $2.47M revenue) for staffing, import/export and trucking. Colorado ($50 filing, $10/yr) for the lowest ongoing annual cost. New Mexico ($50 filing, $0/yr) for the absolute lowest lifetime cost with no annual report. States like California ($800/yr minimum), Massachusetts ($500/yr) and New York (mandatory publication requirement costing $1,000–$1,500) should be avoided for non-resident entities with no physical presence.
CompanyVista offers Standard packages from $399 + state fees (10–45 business days) and Premium packages from $599 + state fees (expedited processing, expert-assisted banking with 90%+ approval rate). Both packages include EIN application, registered agent Year 1, BOI FinCEN filing and full document delivery. State fees vary from $40 (Kentucky) to $500 (Massachusetts) and are passed through at exact cost. As your business expands, the same CompanyVista team handles registrations in 50+ countries worldwide with no handoffs and no starting over.
US LLC from $399 · All 50 states · EIN + BOI included · No SSN required
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