US LLC for Foreigners: What You Need to Know

Forming a US LLC can be relevant to an entrepreneur who lives outside the United States. Formation, EIN, banking, and taxation are separate subjects that should be prepared independently.

Can a Foreigner Form an LLC?

Under applicable rules, a foreign entrepreneur may form a US LLC without being a US resident. Requirements depend in particular on the state and the application.

Main Steps

The process generally includes choosing a jurisdiction, appointing a registered agent, filing formation documents, and then completing post-formation steps such as the EIN.

Bank Account

Company formation and opening a bank account are separate processes. Banks and fintechs apply their own compliance criteria.

Taxation

A US LLC does not automatically mean no tax. Consequences depend on factors including the activity, entity classification, and the owner's tax residence.

Learn More

See our US LLC guide for non-residents, our LLC formation guide, and the Complete US LLC Package.

General information only, not personalized legal or tax advice.