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Guides for international entrepreneurs.
Formation, EIN, banking, taxes: the essentials explained simply, with the update date of every article.
FormationWhat is a US LLC and how does it work?
Definition, limited liability, default taxation and obligations: the essentials about the US company non-residents use most.
FormationDelaware vs Wyoming LLC: which one should you choose?
Formation fees, annual costs, investors, privacy: comparing the two most requested states.
FormationNew Mexico vs Wyoming LLC: the comparison
Two low-cost states for non-residents. The differences in fees, obligations and reputation.
FormationHow much does a US LLC cost?
State fees, annual costs, registered agent, services and third-party costs: the real budget of an LLC over several years.
BankingA US LLC and Stripe: what to prepare
EIN, bank account, company and representative details: what is usually requested to get paid with an LLC.
FormationWhich state should you choose for your LLC when you don't live in the US?
Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico… The criteria that really matter for a non-resident entrepreneur.
TaxGetting an EIN without a Social Security number
How a foreign owner gets their LLC's tax ID, and what timelines to expect.
ComplianceRegistered agent or business address: what's the difference?
Two US addresses, two different roles. What each one allows, and what it doesn't.TaxForm 5472: the annual filing for foreign-owned LLCs
Who has to file it, when, and why you must not forget it, even with no revenue.
BankingOpening a US bank account as a non-resident
The options, the documents to prepare and the most common reasons for refusal.
FormationOperating Agreement: what is it for, and do you need one?
Your LLC's internal contract: rarely required, almost always requested.
TaxITIN: do you need one for your LLC?
EIN and ITIN are often confused. What each one does, and when an ITIN becomes useful.TaxSales tax: when does it apply to a foreign-owned LLC?
There is no federal VAT in the United States, but each state can require a sales tax.ComplianceStaying in good standing: an LLC's annual calendar
Annual report, registered agent, federal returns: the deadlines you must not miss.
BankingGetting paid in dollars with your LLC: what to prepare
Invoicing, online payments, currency conversion: the basics for receiving your first US income.Your gateway to doing business in the US.
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