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Straight, one-page answers to the questions non-US founders actually ask, about EINs, ITINs, US LLCs, banking, and business credit.
Can a non-resident get a US EIN without an SSN or ITIN?
Yes. A non-US resident can get an EIN for a US LLC without an SSN or ITIN. You file Form SS-4 with the IRS by fax or mail and leave the r…
What is Form 5472 and does a foreign-owned US LLC have to file it?
Form 5472 is an IRS information return that every foreign-owned single-member US LLC must file each year, together with a pro-forma Form…
Can a non-US resident open a US business bank account remotely?
Yes. A non-resident can open a US business bank account fully online, with no US visit, using fintech providers such as Mercury or Relay.…
Do you need an ITIN to form a US LLC?
No. You do not need an ITIN, an SSN, or a US visa to form a US LLC. You can register the LLC and obtain its EIN as a non-resident. An ITI…
What is the best US state to form an LLC as a non-resident?
For most non-resident founders, Wyoming is the best state: low annual fees, strong owner privacy, and no state income tax. New Mexico is…
Can a non-resident get an American Express card in the US?
Yes. A non-resident can get a US American Express card in two ways: apply with an ITIN and a US business or address once you have some US…
Can you get a US business credit card with an EIN only and no SSN?
Partly. You can get charge cards from providers like Mercury or Brex with an EIN and no SSN, because they underwrite against your busines…
Does a foreign-owned US LLC pay US income tax?
Usually not on foreign income. A single-member US LLC owned by a non-resident with no US employees, office, or dependent agent generally…
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