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LLCS FOR NON-U.S. RESIDENTS

  • Forming an LLC in the U.S. can help you get access to payment & banking services.
  • You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident to own an LLC in any of the 50 states.
  • If the LLC has no U.S. presence or dependent agents, it is tax-free in the US.

LLC BASICS FOR NON-RESIDENTS

An LLC is a hybrid entity that can have the characteristics of a partnership or a corporation. When a U.S. LLC is owned by a single member, it is treated as a “disregarded entity” by the U.S. IRS. For two or more members, it is treated as a “partnership.” An LLC of any number of members, may also file Form 8832 to elect to be taxed as a C-Corporation at the 21% corporate tax rate.

For non-residents, it is often the simplest & most U.S. tax-efficient to structure oneself as a single member LLC treated as a “disregarded entity.” The owner is exempt from U.S. income tax (on active income) if the LLC does not engage in a U.S. trade or business.

All foreign-owned U.S. LLCs (including disregarded entities) with reportable transactions must file Form 5472 attached to Form 1120, a U.S. corporate tax return, annually by Apr 15. A partnership must additionally file Form 1065, a U.S. partnership tax return, annually by Mar 15.

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BENEFITS OF A U.S. LLC

EXCELLENT REPUTATION

U.S. companies are highly reputable for selling to the U.S. and worldwide.

REMOTE FORMATION

No physical visit to the U.S. is necessary to form your LLC remotely.

ACCESS TO U.S. BANKING

Get U.S. payment details from a fintech or brick-and-mortar bank.

ACCESS TO U.S. TECHNOLOGIES

Register for Stripe, PayPal, and marketplaces like Amazon FBA.

0% TAX FOR NON-U.S. RESIDENTS

Sell to U.S. customers without U.S. taxes if you don’t work in the US.

LIABILITY PROTECTION

A member is only liable up to the amount of their contribution to the LLC.

ASSET PROTECTION

An LLC may own assets in its own name separate from its member(s).

PRIVACY PROTECTION

Some states allow forming an LLC without your name in the public record.

DO-IT-YOURSELF LLC FORMATION

Our e-book walks you through all the steps you need to form a U.S. LLC, register for banking, and payment services. It also provides you with practical information how to operate the LLC once it is established.

  1. Choosing the best state to form an LLC
  2. Hiring the best registered agent
  3. Why you shouldn’t get a P.O. box
  4. Apply for EIN as a non-resident ($200 value)
  5. Opening a U.S. bank account
  6. Opening a Stripe or PayPal account
  7. Selling on Amazon Marketplace
  8. Filing informational returns to the IRS

Avoid mistakes that may result in bank account freezes, PayPal limitations, or a costly IRS fine of $25,000. Consultants and attorneys typically charge $2,500 or more to form each LLC and open a U.S. bank account.

With the information in our e-book, you will be able to form an LLC for less than $200 to $500 each — depending on state. Once formed, the annual fee to maintain an LLC is as low as $50 to $75.

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GUIDED LLC FORMATION IN SELECT STATES

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