US LLCs
Form and run a US LLC from anywhere. Plain-English guides for non-residents and founders.
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Delaware vs Florida for an LLC
Delaware costs $300 a year flat; Florida costs $138.75. For a non-resident solo founder, neither beats Wyoming. Here's the honest cost and privacy breakdown.
How to choose how your LLC is taxed
An LLC can be taxed four ways. Here's what the default is, when electing S-corp or C-corp makes sense, and why most non-residents should leave it on default.
How to get a US business address for an LLC
A registered-agent address isn't a business address. Here's the difference, why banks and Stripe want a real US address, and how to get one with Form 1583.
How to set up Stripe for a US LLC
What Stripe needs from a non-resident-owned US LLC, the step-by-step activation, why accounts get held, and whether to use Stripe Atlas or your own LLC.
How to write an LLC operating agreement
An operating agreement is your LLC's internal rulebook. What to put in one, why even a single-member non-resident LLC needs it, and how to write it yourself.
LLC vs S-corp for non-resident founders
An S-corp is a tax election, not an entity — and only US persons can be shareholders. Here's why most non-residents can't elect it, and what to do instead.
Texas vs Florida for an LLC
Texas charges no annual report fee but adds a franchise tax; Florida charges $138.75 a year. Neither beats Wyoming for a pure online business.
Single-member vs multi-member LLC for non-residents
The IRS taxes a one-owner LLC and a two-owner LLC completely differently. Here's what changes for foreign owners — filings, banking, and when to add a partner.
How to open a US business bank account as a non-resident
You can open a US business account from abroad without flying in. Here's what you actually need, which providers say yes, and why applications get rejected.
How to form a US LLC as a non-resident in 2026
A plain-English walkthrough of forming a US LLC from anywhere — no SSN, no US address, no law firm. Here's exactly how it works and what it costs.
Do you need a US address to start an LLC?
No — you don't need your own US address to form an LLC. Here's what a registered agent address, a mailing address, and your home address each actually do.
LLC vs C-corp: which is right for non-resident founders
An LLC is simpler and pass-through; a C-corp is what VCs and stock options need. Here's the honest trade-off for non-resident founders and who each one suits.
How much does a US LLC really cost in 2026?
Forming a US LLC costs $50–$300 in state fees. The real number is the ongoing stuff — annual reports, registered agent, and tax prep. Here's the full breakdown.
Delaware vs Wyoming LLC for non-resident founders
For a solo non-resident founder, Wyoming usually beats Delaware on cost and privacy. Delaware matters when you raise money. Here's the real trade-off.
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