Get a fully operational US LLC — with EIN, bank account, and payment processing — without visiting America. 95%+ of our clients receive banking approval (subject to provider criteria).
500+ companies formed since 2024 • 95%+ banking approval • 24-48h filing
100% money-back guarantee if we can't form your LLC — no questions asked.
Last updated: July 2026
We handle the complexity. You focus on your business.
Fill a simple form with your passport details and preferred company name. No documents needed at this stage.
Our team files with the state, sets up your registered agent, drafts your Operating Agreement, and applies for your EIN.
Get your Articles of Organization, EIN confirmation, and Operating Agreement — all reviewed by our experts.
We introduce you to Mercury, Wise, or Relay with a banking-ready document pack. 95%+ approval rate.
One package. No upsells. No surprise fees. Government and third-party annual fees apply separately.
Wyoming or Delaware — filed in 24–48h, typically operational in 10–15 business days
Expedited IRS processing in 3–5 business days
1 full year included — your legal compliance shield
Virtual address for banking, Stripe, and mail forwarding
Customizable legal template — required for bank applications
Warm intro to Mercury, Wise, or Relay — 95%+ approval (subject to provider criteria)
Email reminders for annual reports, renewals, and tax deadlines
Unlimited compliance questions, answered by a specialist — no hourly fees
For most non-resident founders running a digital or service business, the best state is the one with the lowest ongoing cost and the strongest privacy — not necessarily the most famous one. Delaware gets the headlines, but those headlines are written for venture-backed corporations, not for a one-person LLC selling software abroad. Here is an honest, factual comparison of the three states we form in most often.
| Factor | Wyoming | Delaware | New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual state fee | ~$60/yr annual report (license tax) | ~$300/yr franchise tax | $0 — no annual report required |
| Owner privacy | High — members are not listed on the public record | Moderate — members are not public, but the registered agent is | High — no member disclosure and no annual report |
| Best for | Most non-resident founders: low cost, strong privacy, business-friendly courts | Startups planning to raise venture capital or issue stock (via a C-Corp, not an LLC) | Founders prioritising the lowest possible recurring cost |
Wyoming
RecommendedDelaware
New Mexico
Our default recommendation for non-resident founders is Wyoming: the best balance of low annual cost and strong member privacy for most digital businesses. Delaware only earns its higher franchise tax if you plan to raise venture capital through a C-Corporation.
Read our full state-by-state breakdown (Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico) →
Source: state Secretary of State fee schedules · verified July 2026.
The single biggest myth that stops international founders is the belief that you need a US Social Security Number to get a federal tax ID. You do not.
An EIN doesn't require a US Social Security Number. On IRS Form SS-4, a non-resident owner simply writes "Foreign" on the SSN/ITIN line and files by fax or mail directly with the IRS — no US visit required, ever.
The catch is speed: the IRS's default processing time for a mailed or faxed SS-4 is 4-8 weeks, and one mis-keyed field can reset that clock. We use an expedited path, so clients typically get their EIN confirmation (the CP 575 letter) in 3-5 business days instead.
You can open a real US business account 100% remotely. Each provider has a different sweet spot — here is what each one actually suits, and the approval caveats nobody tells you about upfront.
Best for tech/SaaS founders who want a modern dashboard and easy Stripe/PayPal connectivity. Free, no minimum balance.
Approval note: Declines certain higher-risk countries/business types. A clean Operating Agreement, confirmed EIN, and matching US address improve approval odds.
Best for founders who want multiple sub-accounts for budgeting and straightforward bookkeeping integrations.
Approval note: Also remote/non-resident friendly; slightly more conservative on certain industries.
Best if you invoice and get paid in multiple currencies with low FX fees. Excellent as a secondary account.
Approval note: A money-services platform, not a chartered bank — balances are safeguarded, not FDIC-insured.
We make a warm introduction to the provider that best matches your profile and prepare a banking-ready document pack. Our approval rate is 95%+, but final approval always rests with each provider's compliance team.
Read our full Mercury vs Wise vs Relay comparison (incl. proof-of-address requirements) →
This is where the "$49 robots" leave you exposed. Here is the honest version of how a non-resident single-member LLC is treated by the IRS — including the filing obligation that, if missed, carries a $25,000 penalty.
By default, a single-member LLC is a "disregarded entity" for US tax purposes. Non-residents with no US-source income and no US "trade or business" (ETBUS) generally pay 0% US federal income tax — many founders legitimately fall into this category.
"No tax due" does not mean "no filing required": every foreign-owned LLC must file IRS Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even if dormant. It's an information return, not a tax bill — but the penalty for missing it starts at $25,000.
Important: tax outcomes depend on your personal residency, your specific income sources, and any treaty between your country and the US. Nothing here is tax advice — before you rely on any of it, consult a qualified cross-border tax advisor about your own profile.
No $49 hook, no surprise renewals. Here is exactly what you pay in year one and every year after, using the same figures we list in "What's not included" above.
| Item | When | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| OpenEntity formation package (LLC, EIN, registered agent year 1, US address, operating agreement, banking introduction, lifetime support) | One-time | $499 |
| Wyoming annual state fee (annual report / license tax) | Every year | ~$60/yr |
| Registered agent renewal | From year 2 onward | $149/yr |
OpenEntity formation package (LLC, EIN, registered agent year 1, US address, operating agreement, banking introduction, lifetime support)
One-time
$499
Wyoming annual state fee (annual report / license tax)
Every year
~$60/yr
Registered agent renewal
From year 2 onward
$149/yr
So your year-1 outlay is $499 plus the ~$60 state fee. From year 2 onward you budget roughly $149 (registered agent) + ~$60 (state fee) per year to keep the company in good standing — about $209/yr. Delaware would substitute its ~$300 franchise tax for the ~$60 Wyoming fee. Accounting, tax preparation, and apostille/notarization are not included and are billed only if you choose to add them. We quote every optional add-on in writing before you pay, so the figures in this table are the only ones you are committing to today — there is no $49 teaser price that quietly becomes $400 at checkout.
Source: OpenEntity pricing + Wyoming Secretary of State fee schedule · verified July 2026.
Entrepreneurs from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Europe, and beyond.
Every application manually reviewed. No AI-generated filings, no errors.
The IRS takes 4–8 weeks by mail. We get it in 3–5 business days.
If we can't form your LLC for any reason, you get a full refund — no questions asked.
The $499 covers everything: formation, EIN, registered agent (1 year), address, operating agreement, banking introduction, and lifetime support. The only additional costs are government fees: Wyoming annual report (~$60/year) or Delaware franchise tax (~$300/year), and registered agent renewal ($149/year after Year 1). We list these transparently above — no surprises.
Yes. We introduce you to Mercury, Wise Business, and Relay — all accept non-resident LLC owners 100% remotely. We prepare a banking-ready document pack that maximizes approval chances. Our approval rate is 95%+ (subject to each provider's own compliance criteria). No US visit, no SSN required.
0% US federal tax may apply for qualifying single-member LLCs owned by non-residents with no US-source income — classified as a "disregarded entity" by the IRS. You must file an annual Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 (we provide guidance). Tax outcomes depend on your specific profile and residency — always verify with a qualified tax advisor.
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee on formation services. If we cannot successfully form your LLC for any reason, you receive a full refund — no questions asked. In practice, rejections are extremely rare because we verify name availability and review all details before filing.
Cheap services file paperwork — that is all. You will not get expedited EIN processing (they send you to the IRS 4–8 week mail queue), no banking introduction, no compliance support, and no human review. Our clients come to us after failed attempts with these services, having lost weeks and still not having a bank account.
Typical timeline: LLC filed in 24–48h, EIN in 3–5 business days, bank account approved in 5–10 business days. Total: approximately 10–15 business days from application to accepting payments via Stripe, PayPal, or your bank account. This is the fastest reliable path for non-residents.
Join 500+ international entrepreneurs who launched their US company with OpenEntity. From $499, all-inclusive formation. No surprises.
US LLC — $499 · All-inclusive. 48h formation.