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U.S. Company Formation for Non-Residents
Form an LLC or corporation without living in the U.S.: registered agent address, EIN without an SSN, bank account guidance and the Form 5472 every foreign-owned company must file.
What is included
- Entity choice for a foreign owner (LLC vs C corporation)
- Formation and registered agent in the chosen state
- EIN application for owners without an SSN or ITIN
- Bank and payment-platform account documents
- Annual Form 5472 and pro forma Form 1120 for foreign-owned single-member LLCs
The filing most foreign owners miss
A U.S. single-member LLC owned by a foreign person must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no income. The penalty for not filing is $25,000.
Common questions
Do I need to visit the U.S.?
Formation and the EIN can be completed remotely; some banks require an in-person visit, and we tell you which options work for your case.
Tell us your situation. We will tell you the fee.
A few short questions, a written quote within one business day, and a free 15-minute consultation if you would rather talk it through first.