Start and run a US LLC from outside the United States.
Plain-English guides for non-US residents on forming a US LLC: choosing a state, registered agents, EIN, business banking, taxes and the tools to run it.
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Best State to Form an LLC as a Non-US Resident
Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware or Florida? Compare state fees, annual costs and privacy for founders with no US presence, plus picks by situation.
Best Web Hosting for Your US LLC Website
Managed hosting picks for a new US LLC website by budget and traffic: WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways and Liquid Web compared, plus when to skip WordPress.
Bizee vs ZenBusiness vs LegalZoom Compared
Bizee vs ZenBusiness vs LegalZoom for budget LLC formation: real renewal costs, the upsells to refuse, and which one actually works for non-US residents.
doola Review: Honest Verdict for Non-US Founders
An honest doola review for non-US founders: what each plan includes, real pricing ranges, EIN timelines, where it falls short, and who should choose it.
doola vs Firstbase: Which Fits a Global Founder?
doola vs Firstbase compared for founders outside the US: real pricing, what each bundle includes, EIN handling, and which one matches your business model.
Firstbase Review: Is the One-Time Fee Worth It?
An honest Firstbase review for non-US founders: what the one-time fee covers, the renewals it does not, support quality, and when doola or Northwest wins.
How to Get an EIN Without an SSN
Get an EIN without an SSN: how to file Form SS-4 by fax or mail, what to enter on line 7b, realistic timelines, and the mistakes that cause rejections.
ITIN vs EIN for Non-Residents: Which Do You Need?
ITIN vs EIN explained for non-US founders: what each number does, who actually needs an ITIN, how to file Form SS-4 and Form W-7, and the myths.
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