For non-US residents
Start a US LLC without living in the US
You don't need to live in the US, visit it or have a Social Security number. You need to be 18 or over, and you choose Wyoming or Delaware. We form your LLC, get your EIN from the IRS and cover the registered agent for the first year.
US LLC for non-residents: the short answer
- No US residency, visa, visit or Social Security number needed. Founders from almost any country can apply.
- With us it's £335 with Wyoming or £345 with Delaware, paid once, the state filing fee included.
- That includes your EIN with the IRS confirmation letter, your company documents and the first year of registered agent service.
- The state usually files your LLC in 1 to 3 working days.
- From year two, the registered agent is £149 a year, and each state has its own yearly filing.
Need a UK company instead? See UK company formation for non-residents.
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Wyoming or Delaware?
Both give you the same kind of company. The difference is in the fees and the yearly costs. Most of our customers choose Wyoming.
Wyoming
£335 with us, paid once
Every year, Wyoming asks for a yearly report with its own state fee. We can handle it for you for £185 a year. We file your Wyoming yearly report each year, state fee included.
Delaware
£345 with us, paid once
Every year, Delaware charges a $400 LLC tax, due each 1 June. We can handle it for you for £450 a year. We pay Delaware's $400 yearly LLC tax for you each year, tax included.
How it works, step by step
Choose your state
Pick Wyoming or Delaware and fill in your company details on our online form.
We file for you
We file the paperwork with the state. Filing usually takes 1 to 3 working days.
Get your EIN
We apply for your EIN with the IRS and send it with your Certificate of Incorporation and documents.
Open your accounts
We guide you to Mercury, Payoneer, Wise and Brex. Each provider makes its own decision.
What happens every year
Your registered agent renews from year two, and your state asks for its yearly report or tax, as above.
For US tax, a foreign-owned single-member LLC usually files IRS Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no income. The IRS penalty for not filing can be $25,000, so ask an accountant what your company needs.
The US address on your company is for legal mail from the IRS only. Bank cards and other mail need a separate US mail forwarding service.
Why founders abroad choose Launchese
- Your EIN with the IRS confirmation letter, included
- First year of registered agent service, included
- Bank account consultations: Mercury, Payoneer, Wise and Brex
- 4.7 on Trustpilot from 260+ reviews
- Founders from 100+ countries since 2019
- Help in English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese and Tagalog
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions founders outside the US ask us most.
Do I need to visit the US?
No. You can form your US company from almost any country, without visiting. You need to be 18 or over to set up a company with Launchese.
Can I receive mail at the US address?
The US address assigned to your company is for legal mail from the IRS only. Bank cards, Amazon codes and other mail can't be received there, so you'll need a separate US mail forwarding service.
Can I open Stripe or PayPal with my US company?
You can apply. Each provider makes its own decision, so approval isn't guaranteed.
Do I need a US Social Security number?
No. We apply for your company's EIN with the IRS for you, and you don't need a Social Security number for it.
Which state do most founders choose?
Most of our customers choose Wyoming. Delaware charges a $400 LLC tax every year, due each 1 June.