U.S. LLC formation, handled end to end
Name check, Articles of Organization, operating agreement and the state filing itself — in whichever state actually fits your business, not whichever one pays the best commission.
How we work
- Fixed fee — Our price is published. State fees passed through at cost.
- No false promises — We never guarantee approvals that belong to a third party.
- One manager — A named person who knows your file, not a ticket queue.
- KYC before filing — Verification up front is why our applications get taken seriously.
What forming an LLC actually involves
An LLC is the default choice for most non-resident founders because it is simple to run, flexible on tax treatment, and recognised by every U.S. bank and payment processor. What it is not is a single form you file and forget.
Forming one properly means confirming the name is available, drafting an operating agreement that matches your actual ownership, appointing a registered agent in the state, and filing the Articles of Organization with the correct fee. Get any of those wrong and the problem usually surfaces later — at the bank.
We handle all four, then hand you a complete document pack that banks and processors will accept without a follow-up request.
Included in every formation
Choosing where to register
The state you pick changes your annual cost, your privacy and your reporting burden. Here is the honest version.
Wyoming
Low annual fees, strong privacy, no state income tax and a straightforward annual report. The usual recommendation for online businesses with no U.S. physical presence.
Delaware
The name investors recognise, with well-tested corporate law. Worth the higher franchise tax if you expect to raise venture funding — otherwise you are paying for prestige you will not use.
New Mexico
The lowest ongoing cost of the three and no annual report at all. Privacy is strong. Fewer banks are familiar with it, which can slow the account stage.
How this one runs
Pick the state
We ask what the business does and where the customers are, then recommend a state — including the cheaper one when that is the right answer.
Same dayName & documents
We check the name is available, run identity verification and prepare the Articles and operating agreement.
1–2 daysFile with the state
Articles submitted through the state portal with the correct fee, and your registered agent appointed.
Varies by stateDocuments delivered
Stamped Articles, operating agreement and the full pack land in your inbox, ready for the EIN and bank stages.
On approvalWhat clients ask about this
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen or resident?
No. There is no citizenship or residency requirement to own a U.S. LLC, and no requirement to visit the United States at any point.
Can I be the only owner?
Yes. A single-member LLC is the most common structure for non-resident founders. Note that foreign-owned single-member LLCs have an annual Form 5472 obligation — we cover that under compliance.
LLC or C-Corporation?
For most freelancers, agencies and e-commerce sellers, an LLC is simpler and cheaper to run. A C-Corp mainly makes sense if you are raising venture capital or issuing stock options. We will tell you which applies rather than upselling.
How long does it take?
It depends entirely on the state’s current processing queue, which we do not control. We give you a realistic range for your chosen state before you pay, and tell you what expediting would actually buy you.
Can I change the state later?
You can, but it means either dissolving and re-forming or filing a domestication. Both cost more than choosing correctly the first time, which is why we spend time on this step.
Ready to get started?
Tell us what you're building. You'll get an honest recommendation and a written quote before any commitment.