Short answer You can open a US business bank account as a non-resident, remotely, without visiting America. You need three documents: your Articles of Organization, your EIN confirmation letter, and your passport. Fintech providers onboard foreign-owned LLCs routinely. Ours was open in 48 to 72 hours. Opening a US business bank account is the step…
Short answer A virtual business address for LLC use is a real US street address, operated by a registered mail agency, that you can put on your state filing, your bank application, and your invoices. It is not a PO box, and it is not the same thing as your registered agent. Choosing a virtual…
★ Verdict US Global Mail vs Traveling Mailbox: the short answer US Global Mail vs Traveling Mailbox comes down to one question: do you need the cheapest predictable plan, or the strongest support for international owners? Traveling Mailbox starts lower at $15 with scanning in every tier. US Global Mail costs more but is built…
Short answer You can get an EIN without SSN by filing Form SS-4 with the IRS by fax or mail. The online application requires an SSN or ITIN, so foreigners use the paper route instead. The IRS charges nothing. Ours arrived in about two weeks. ★ How we did it Northwest filed our EIN alongside…
Short answer The best virtual mailbox for a non-US resident is one that handles USPS Form 1583 notarization remotely and includes scanning rather than charging per item. US Global Mail wins on both counts, with remote notarization built for international customers and unlimited envelope scans. Traveling Mailbox is the value pick; Anytime Mailbox and iPostal1…
Short answer ITIN vs EIN: an EIN identifies a business to the IRS — your LLC needs one to open a bank account. An ITIN identifies a person who must file US taxes but cannot get an SSN. Most non-resident founders need only the EIN. The ITIN vs EIN confusion costs people weeks. Both are…
Short answer The best registered agent for a non-resident owner is Northwest: $125 per year that has never increased, every document scanned to your dashboard, and their address on your public filing instead of yours. Bizee is the cheapest entry at $0, and Registered Agents Inc is the privacy specialist. Choosing the best registered agent…
Short answer Yes — a US LLC for non residents is entirely legal, and you do not need a green card, a visa, a US address, or a Social Security Number to own one. You need a registered agent in your chosen state, an EIN, and a bank that onboards foreign owners. Our own Wyoming…
★ Verdict Northwest vs Bizee: the short answer Northwest vs Bizee comes down to one question: do you want the lowest price today, or the lowest price over three years? Northwest charges $125/year that never increases and scans every document. Bizee starts at $0 but renews at $149/year through a third-party agent. Best for non-residents…