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Non-US Founder LLC Roadmap
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Your LLC setup roadmap
Choose your LLC state
To doCompare commonly used states, state costs, admin burden, and official filing requirements before choosing.
Form your LLC
To doFile directly with the state or compare formation providers that support non-US founders.
Appoint a registered agent
To doMost LLCs need a registered agent in the state of formation. Non-US founders often use a provider.
Apply for an EIN
May need reviewBanks, payment processors, and tax paperwork commonly ask for an EIN.
Set up an address or mailbox
To doSeparate registered agent, mailing address, and bank/payment address requirements before applying.
Open a US business bank account
May need reviewMost US banking options require LLC documents, EIN, ownership information, and provider approval.
Set up payment processing
To doCard, invoice, and marketplace payment options depend on country, business model, and documents.
Organise bookkeeping
To doKeep formation, EIN, bank, payment, and owner records clean from the first transaction.
Understand annual requirements
May need reviewTrack state reports, registered agent renewals, bookkeeping reviews, and professional tax filing questions.
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