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US LLC formation for non-residents

You don’t need a US passport, a Social Security number, or a plane ticket to own a US company. ZAXIUS forms your US LLC end-to-end — state filing, registered agent, EIN, and the business bank-account path — built for non-resident Amazon and ecommerce sellers.

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What a non-resident US LLC setup actually includes

Most formation services file your Articles of Organization and disappear. That’s the easy 10%. The hard 90% — the EIN without an SSN, a working US bank account, and staying compliant year after year — is where non-residents get stuck. Our setup covers the full stack:

State selection & filing — Wyoming, Delaware, or New Mexico. We recommend based on your selling plans, not our margin.
Registered agent service — a legal requirement in every state. We provide it, so you never miss a state notice.
EIN filing with the IRS — Form SS-4 filed the non-resident way. No SSN required.
Operating agreement — drafted for a single-member, non-resident-owned LLC.
Compliance calendar — annual reports and filings tracked so the LLC stays in good standing.
US business bank-account path — we walk you through the fintech and bank options that actually onboard non-residents, and exactly what documentation each one asks for.

Why Amazon and ecommerce sellers form a US LLC

A US entity changes how marketplaces, suppliers, and payment processors treat you. Amazon’s US marketplace pays out cleanly to a US business account. US suppliers take you seriously. And a Wyoming or Delaware LLC on your invoices signals a real company, not a side hustle.

It also keeps your structure clean: one entity for the US business, separated from your personal finances, with a paper trail that makes tax season survivable. (We’re operators, not tax advisors — we set up the entity; your accountant handles the tax strategy.)

The process: from first call to operating company

Free strategy call

We map your selling plans, target marketplaces, and payout needs — then recommend a state.

Filing & registered agent

We prepare and file your Articles of Organization and appoint your registered agent.

EIN with the IRS

We file Form SS-4 the non-resident way and track it through to issuance.

Bank-account path

We walk you through the account options that onboard non-residents and the exact documents each requires.

Handover & compliance

You get every document and a plain-English calendar of annual filings, so the LLC never lapses.

LLC, EIN, and bank account: the package non-residents actually need

Search “LLC for non-residents” and you’ll find a hundred cheap filing offers. The filing is the cheapest part of the job. What you’re really buying is someone who has done the EIN-without-SSN process before, knows which banks say yes to non-residents this quarter, and answers when the state sends a compliance notice. That’s the package — and that’s what we sell.

Want the background first? Read our complete LLC formation guide for non-residents, then book the call when you’re ready to file.

Frequently asked questions

Can a non-resident really form a US LLC?

Yes. US states don’t require citizenship or residency to own an LLC — you need a registered agent in the state of formation and a valid filing, both of which we handle. Thousands of non-resident sellers operate US LLCs this way.

Do I need a Social Security number to get an EIN?

No. Non-residents apply for an EIN by filing IRS Form SS-4 by fax or mail and writing “Foreign” where it asks for an SSN. It takes longer than the online application — typically several weeks — which is why we file it immediately after your LLC is approved.

Which state is best for a non-resident LLC — Wyoming, Delaware, or New Mexico?

It depends on what you sell and where. Wyoming is the most popular pick for non-resident sellers: low annual fees, no state income tax, and strong privacy. Delaware suits sellers planning to raise capital or convert to a corporation later. New Mexico has the lowest ongoing cost. We recommend based on your plan, not a one-size default.

Can I open a US business bank account as a non-resident?

Usually yes — but rarely with a traditional branch bank on day one. Most non-resident founders start with fintech business accounts that onboard remotely, then graduate to traditional banks as the business grows. We walk you through the current options and exactly what each one asks for, because the requirements change.

How long does the whole setup take?

State filing is typically a few business days to two weeks depending on the state. The EIN is the long pole — several weeks by fax/mail for non-residents. Most clients are fully set up, EIN in hand, within 4–8 weeks of the first call.

Ready to own a US company?

Book a free call and we’ll map your LLC, EIN, and bank-account path — state recommendation included. No obligation, no jargon.

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