Short answer A registered agent New Mexico LLC needs one by law, with a physical New Mexico address — so a non-resident can’t be their own. Expect around $125 a year for a good one. New Mexico’s draw is privacy and low upkeep: no annual report, no franchise tax, and strong anonymity. The catch is…
Short answer A Delaware registered agent is legally required for every Delaware LLC and must have a physical Delaware address — so as a non-resident you can’t be your own. Expect around $125 a year for a good one. But Delaware also charges a $300 annual franchise tax that Wyoming doesn’t, so your agent’s deadline-tracking…
Short answer A Wyoming registered agent is legally required for every Wyoming LLC and must have a physical street address in the state — so as a non-resident you can’t be your own. Expect to pay around $125 a year for a good one. I use Northwest for all three of my Wyoming LLCs, and…
Short answer The cheapest registered agent costs around $35–$50 a year, but the lowest price is rarely the best deal. The cheapest providers cut corners on mail scanning and forwarding — which costs a non-resident far more than the few dollars saved the day a compliance notice arrives late. The smart target is the cheapest…
Short answer In the doola vs Firstbase vs Northwest decision, the honest split is this: Northwest is cheapest and most private if you’re happy to assemble the pieces yourself; Firstbase is the done-for-you option that bundles an EIN without an SSN; doola is a yearly subscription that packages ongoing compliance. Same US LLC at the…
Short answer Registered agent vs virtual address in one line: a registered agent is a legally required in-state contact that receives official state and legal documents for your LLC. A virtual address is a commercial mailing address for your everyday business mail and packages. They do different jobs — as a non-resident founder, you almost…
Short answer A Delaware LLC is legal for non-residents and requires no SSN, visa or US address. But it carries an annual franchise tax that Wyoming does not, and its famous advantages mostly benefit companies raising venture capital. If you are not raising money, you are paying more for prestige. Forming a Delaware LLC as…
Short answer A Wyoming LLC for foreigners is legal and straightforward: no US residency, visa or SSN required. You need a registered agent in the state, an EIN, and around $104 in state fees. We run three of them from Southeast Asia. Formation documents arrived the same day; the EIN took 19 days. A Wyoming…
Short answer The best state to form a non-resident LLC is Wyoming for most people: no state income tax, low annual costs, and member names kept off the public record. Delaware suits venture-backed startups. New Mexico is cheapest. If you have physical operations in a US state, form there instead. Choosing the best state for…
★ Verdict Mercury vs Relay: the short answer Mercury vs Relay is usually decided before you compare features. Mercury onboards foreign-owned US LLCs as a matter of routine — ours opened in 48 to 72 hours from Southeast Asia. Relay is built around multiple sub-accounts and cash-flow budgeting, but non-resident eligibility needs verifying before you…