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The US LLC Guide for non-residents

No LLC yet, or already running one: form it without an SSN, open your US bank account remotely, and stay compliant with the IRS. The whole path in one place, written by people who run their own.

$27$19 launch price until September 30, then $27 · instant PDF · updates included

102 pages · 17 chapters · 7 ready-to-use appendices · clickable table of contents · secure checkout via Stripe

Six pieces of the guide, in 7 minutes

The golden rule, Form 5472, the free EIN, the three addresses, banks in 2026, the real cost · Watch on YouTube · @expat-llc

Everything the free articles cover, in one place

The guides on the site are free and cover each step. This is the whole path, sequenced, with the forms filled in front of you and the traps called out before you hit them.

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Formation, start to finish

Why Wyoming, the name, the registered agent, the Articles of Organization. The sequence, in order, with the real costs.

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Form SS-4, line by line

The EIN without an SSN, the exact answers for a non-resident, and the fax route that actually works.

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Operating agreement template

An annotated template you can adapt, explained clause by clause, not a blank form.

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The bank file that passes

Wise Business and Relay, in what order, with the documents and the framing that get the account opened remotely.

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Form 5472, the $25,000 duty

The annual IRS filing that carries a five-figure penalty, what to report, the deadline, and how to file it.

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7 ready-to-use appendices

Operating agreement, annotated SS-4, invoice template, the register that makes Form 5472 fillable, a glossary, and the official links.

The 17 chapters

0This guide is not for everyone
1What you are actually building
2The decisions to take before filing
3Filing the Articles of Organization
4The operating agreement
5The EIN without an SSN or ITIN
6The bank account
7Getting paid: Stripe, PayPal, invoices
8The first-year calendar
9The twelve mistakes that cost dearly
10LLC, Estonia, Dubai, UK: the honest comparison
11The real cost over three years
12My account application was refused
13My account was closed
14I have an LLC and I am not compliant
15Closing your LLC properly
16Choosing your state: the comparison

Who it is for

Right for you if

  • You are not American and do not live in the US
  • You have no LLC yet and want to form it yourself, cleanly
  • You already have an LLC and want to keep it compliant, or bring it back into compliance
  • You want the IRS side handled right, not guessed
  • You would rather read once than piece it together across forums

Maybe not if

  • You want it done for you (that is our done-for-you Pack instead)
  • You are a US resident with an SSN (your path is different)
  • You expect the guide to file the forms for you: it shows you how, you file

Questions

What format is it?

A 102-page PDF, delivered instantly after purchase. Read it on any device, print it if you prefer paper.

Do I get updates?

Yes. The rules move (IRS deadlines, state fees), and updates are included at no extra cost.

Is it really for non-residents?

Every chapter assumes you are not American and do not live in the United States: no SSN, 100% remote, and the IRS obligations that apply to a foreign-owned LLC.

Is this tax or legal advice?

No, it is informational content. It walks you through the process and the filings, but your own situation, especially where you are a tax resident, should be confirmed with a professional.

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