Llc in us & visa

When it comes to forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the United States, you don't need to be a citizen or resident of the country, or even be physically located in the country.

There are, however, some special considerations and issues that you should be aware of when forming a business in the U.S. as a non-resident, most notably:

• Applying for an EIN

  Applying for an EIN or Federal Employer Identification Number in the U.S. can be more challenging if you are not a citizen or resident of the U.S. This is because you probably won't have an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) or SSN (Social Security Number) to give to the IRS when you apply for an EIN.

  This means the Employer ID (EIN) must be faxed in as an SS4. You cannot apply online, so the process takes longer. Generally the EIN returns within 1-2 weeks, but can take a month around popular times, e.g. popular holidays and tax season.

  Nevertheless, the process for obtaining an EIN from outside the country is pretty simple once your business is registered and are able to Open a U.S. Bank Account.
• you may be able to find a bank in the country where you live that has a branch in the U.S., or a U.S. bank that has a branch in the county where you live. If you have friends, family or business partners in the US, then they can visit a US bank branch as well if you prefer.

• What Is the Process for Registering a Company in the US as a Non-Resident?

• Choose a unique name for your LLC or C Corp.
• Hire a registered agent service.
• File for incorporation with the state.
• Get an employer identification number (EIN)
• Obtain a physical U.S. mailing address.
• Set up a U.S. bank account.