Forming a US company from abroad isn't filling out a form. It's a system of interlocking federal, state, and tax obligations most attorneys won't explain until you're already lost.
Without a Social Security Number, obtaining an EIN requires Form SS-4 submitted by mail or fax. Processing delays of 4–8 weeks are common. Without an EIN, you cannot open a US bank account. Without a bank account, your company barely exists commercially.
Delaware, Wyoming, New Mexico, Florida — each jurisdiction has distinct formation requirements, annual obligations, franchise taxes, and compliance windows. The wrong state choice compounds every subsequent decision about banking, taxation, and privacy.
Since January 2024, FinCEN's Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate applies to most new entities. Foreign-owned single-member LLCs carry additional IRS disclosure obligations under Form 5472. Missing these isn't a technicality — it's thousands in penalties.
We begin by understanding your business model, country of residence, banking intentions, and tax situation. The right entity type and state aren't universal — they depend on what you're actually building.
1–2 daysArticles of Organization or Incorporation, Operating Agreement, Registered Agent appointment — prepared precisely, filed correctly. We handle the correspondence with the state directly.
3–7 business daysEIN acquisition for non-US persons requires a specific pathway. We prepare and submit the correct form through the correct channel to avoid the delays that kill most foreign applicants' timelines.
Critical path itemWe provide a tailored brief on US banking options available to your entity type and jurisdiction — Mercury, Relay, Stripe Atlas — along with what documentation each institution will require from a foreign national.
IncludedEvery entity has ongoing obligations — annual reports, registered agent renewals, BOI updates, tax filings. We deliver a plain-language compliance calendar so nothing slips after formation.
IncludedWe respond to every inquiry within one business day. No automated responses. A qualified advisor will review your situation and outline exactly what's required in your specific case.