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How to get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN (2026)

No SSN or ITIN? Get your LLC's EIN with Form SS-4 by phone, fax or mail. Current IRS numbers, real 2026 processing times, and the mistakes that delay it.

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Form 5472 for foreign-owned US LLCs: who files, deadlines and penalties

Own a US LLC from abroad? Form 5472 and a pro forma 1120 are due April 15 in years with reportable transactions. What counts, how to file, the $25,000 penalty.

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US taxes for non-resident LLC owners: what you owe and what you file

Whether a non-resident's US LLC owes income tax depends on effectively connected income. Tax classes, Forms 5472 and 1040-NR, state tax and W-8BEN, explained.

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BOI reporting in 2026: do US LLCs still file with FinCEN?

No. FinCEN's final rule, effective August 14, 2026, exempts US-formed companies from BOI reporting. Who still files, the deadlines, and what changed since 2024.

ITIN vs SSN vs EIN: which US tax ID do you need?

Your LLC needs an EIN; you need an ITIN only for your own US tax filings, and an SSN only if you can work in the US. Who gets each, how to apply, and timing.

What is a registered agent, and do you need one for your LLC?

A registered agent receives lawsuits and state notices for your LLC at an address in its state. Every state requires one. What they do, what it costs, and how to choose.

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Getting started

LLC operating agreement: what it is and what to include

An LLC operating agreement sets ownership, votes, profits and exits. It isn't filed with the state, but New York requires one and banks may ask. What to add.

US LLC annual compliance checklist for foreign owners

Yearly tasks for a foreign-owned US LLC: state annual report, registered agent, Form 5472 or 1065, FBAR, BOI status and India's APR, with a monthly calendar.

How to close (dissolve) a US LLC properly

To dissolve a US LLC: approve it, pay debts and state taxes, file final IRS returns, then cancel with the state ($60 in Wyoming, $220 plus tax in Delaware).

State costs

How much does an LLC cost in each state? (2026)

LLC cost by state in 2026: formation fees run from $35 in Montana to $520 in Massachusetts, plus yearly fees, a registered agent and a free EIN.

State costs

LLC annual report fees by state (2026)

LLC annual report fees by state for 2026, from $0 in New Mexico to $810 a year in California. Due dates, biennial states, franchise taxes and late penalties.

State costs

The cheapest state to form an LLC (2026): the real 5-year cost

The cheapest state to form an LLC isn't always the cheapest to keep. Arizona costs $50 in state fees over 5 years. See the states ranked by real cost.

Banking & payments

How to open a US business bank account as a non-resident (2026)

Open a US business bank account for your LLC from abroad: documents banks want, why registered agent addresses fail, and which fintechs accept non-residents.

Banking & payments

Using Stripe and PayPal with a US LLC from outside the US

Use Stripe and PayPal with your US LLC from abroad: what Stripe verifies (EIN, US bank account, address, owner IDs), why accounts get held, and your options.

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Deciding between options?

Side-by-side comparisons of states, entity types and formation services, with live state fees.

States

Wyoming vs Delaware LLC: which is better for founders outside the US?

Wyoming LLCs cost $60 a year to keep; Delaware now charges a $400 annual tax. Fees, taxes, privacy, courts and when Delaware is worth it, compared.