For non-US residents
Build a US company from anywhere — without the guesswork.
Honest, first-hand guides to forming and running a US LLC abroad: the right state, an EIN without an SSN, a real US address, banking, and the registered agent that actually works for foreigners.
Start here
Pick your path
Five hubs cover the whole journey, from choosing a state to getting paid in USD.
Form your LLC
Which state, the 6 steps, real first-year costs, the mistakes foreigners make.
- › Best state to form your LLC
- › Wyoming LLC for foreigners
- › EIN without an SSN
Registered agent
Why it’s required, who accepts non-residents, and the one I use for both LLCs.
- › Northwest vs Bizee
- › Cheapest agents compared
- › Agents in all 15 states
Virtual mailbox
A real US address that forwards your mail anywhere. CMRA vs PO box explained.
- › US Global Mail vs Traveling Mailbox
- › Business address for your LLC
- › Virtual offices by city
US banking
Open a business account from abroad — Mercury, Relay, Wise, Payoneer.
- › Mercury vs Relay
- › Wise vs Payoneer
- › Business credit cards (EIN only)
EIN, ITIN & mail
The paperwork side: tax IDs, certified mail, and which address to use where.
- › ITIN vs EIN
- › Certified mail guide
- › Mailing vs physical address
How we test
Real accounts, real invoices, real screenshots. And we say when a tool is wrong for you.
- › My story as a non-resident founder
- › Affiliate disclosure
- › Contact
The path, end to end
From idea to USD in the bank
Choose a state
Wyoming, Delaware or New Mexico — what each costs and protects.
Compare states →Form & appoint an agent
File the LLC and lock in a registered agent that accepts foreign owners.
Find an agent →EIN without an SSN
Get your federal tax ID by fax or via a service — with real timelines.
How to apply →Address & bank
A US mailbox plus Mercury or Wise, ready to accept payments.
Open an account →Tested, not scraped
Registered agents at a glance
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Start with these guides
Best state to form an LLC as a non-resident
Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico — costs, privacy and what actually matters from abroad.
How to get an EIN without an SSN
The fax method, the SS-4 form, and the timelines I actually experienced.
US Global Mail vs Traveling Mailbox
Two of the best US virtual mailboxes compared on the criteria foreigners care about.
ITIN vs EIN: what’s the difference?
One identifies a business, the other a person. Here’s which one you actually need.
Anytime Mailbox coupons & current deals
Live discount codes and what they actually save you on a yearly plan.
Mercury vs Relay for non-residents
Which fintech actually onboards a foreign-owned LLC without friction.
Why trust FormedAbroad
No affiliate fairy tales
The non-resident founder’s checklist
One email: the exact order to form, get an EIN, open a bank account, and stay compliant — with the costs I actually paid.