Is it legal to form a US LLC as a non-resident?

Yes. The United States expressly allows non-resident individuals without SSNs to be sole or co-owners of an LLC. Operations are governed by the IRS (Form 5472 + 1120 pro forma) and by each state's LLC statutes.

How much does it cost to form and maintain a US LLC?

Exentax prices are not published inside articles or schema. Official fees are only one layer; the value is state choice, EIN, banking, Operating Agreement, Form 5472, residence-country tax and annual support.

How fast can my LLC be operational?

With a complete file, Exentax normally forms the LLC in 3-4 business days and obtains the EIN in 1 business day. Banking depends on provider KYC, but clear files can move in around 12 hours.

Do I have to travel to the United States to form the LLC?

No. The entire process (formation, EIN, banking, compliance) is handled 100% online from your country. All you need is a passport and an electronic signature.

What taxes does an LLC with a non-resident owner pay?

A Single-Member LLC with a foreign owner and no Effectively Connected Income (ECI) in the US is taxed at 0% federally on profits earned outside the US. Those profits must be declared in the owner's country of tax residence under local rules.

Form a US LLC in 2026: non-resident guide

Form your US LLC in 3-4 business days: right state, EIN in 1 business day, Relay/Slash/Wise banking, IRS compliance and Exentax judgment.