# StartFleet > StartFleet helps non-US residents register a US LLC entirely online — no US visit or SSN required. We handle LLC formation in all 50 states; Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, and Florida are the most popular choices for foreign-owned businesses. Services include LLC formation, registered agent, EIN application, US business bank account, US mailing address, ITIN assistance, and annual compliance support. ## Services - [Freelancer Plan — $449 total](https://startfleet.io/pricing) Standard LLC formation for non-US residents. Includes state filing, one year of registered agent service, US mailing address, US business bank account setup, compliance alerts, 100% accuracy filing guarantee, and electronic delivery of all documents. ($349 service fee + $100 state fee.) - [Startup Plan — $599 total](https://startfleet.io/pricing) Everything in Freelancer, plus accelerated filing, express EIN in 11–14 business days, Stripe account consultation, and premium partner rewards. ($499 service fee + $100 state fee.) - [Business Plan — $1,099 total](https://startfleet.io/pricing) Everything in Startup, plus ITIN application for foreign nationals and Form 5472/1120 federal tax filing. Built for founders who need full US tax compliance handled from day one. ($999 service fee + $100 state fee.) - [Annual Renewal — $329/year](https://startfleet.io/pricing) From year two onward. Covers registered agent service, 10 mail scans per year, annual state report filing, and one yearly amendment. State fees excluded. - [US Bank Accounts for Non-Residents](https://startfleet.io/us-bank-accounts) Overview of US business banking options available to foreign-owned LLCs, including Mercury, Wise, and Relay. - [FAQ](https://startfleet.io/faq) Answers to common questions about forming and operating a US LLC as a non-resident. ## LLC Formation — Getting Started - [US LLC for Non-Residents — Complete Guide](https://startfleet.io/guide/us-llc-for-non-residents-guide) End-to-end guide to forming and operating a US LLC as a non-resident, from choosing a state to opening a bank account. - [How to Register a US Company from Abroad](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-register-us-company-from-abroad-as-a-non-resident) Step-by-step process for non-residents registering a US LLC remotely without visiting the US. - [Best US States for Non-Residents to Form an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/best-us-states-for-foreigners-to-form-an-llc) Comparison of Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, and Florida for foreign-owned LLCs — fees, privacy, taxes, and annual requirements. - [When Should You Open an LLC?](https://startfleet.io/guide/when-should-you-open-an-llc) Guidance on the right timing to form a US LLC based on business stage and revenue. - [9 Benefits of a US Company for Non-Residents](https://startfleet.io/guide/9-benefits-of-us-company-for-non-residents) Why non-US founders form US LLCs — access to Stripe, US banking, PayPal, and global payment processors. - [LLC Examples — Real Companies Using the LLC Structure](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-examples) Well-known businesses structured as LLCs and what the structure makes possible. ## State Guides - [Best Anonymous LLC States](https://startfleet.io/guide/best-anonymous-llc-states) States offering the strongest privacy protection for LLC members, including Wyoming and New Mexico. - [Delaware LLC Advantages](https://startfleet.io/guide/delaware-llc-advantages) Why founders choose Delaware and when it makes sense over Wyoming or New Mexico. - [Delaware vs Wyoming LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/delaware-vs-wyoming-llc) Side-by-side comparison for non-resident founders choosing between the two most popular states. - [Naming Your Delaware LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-naming-your-delaware-llc) Delaware LLC naming rules, restricted words, and filing requirements. - [Naming Your Wyoming LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-naming-your-wyoming-llc) Wyoming LLC naming rules, restricted words, and filing requirements. - [Naming Your Florida LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-naming-your-florida-llc) Florida LLC naming rules, restricted words, and filing requirements. ## EIN, ITIN & Tax - [147c Letter — What It Is and How to Request It](https://startfleet.io/guide/147c-letter) EIN verification letter from the IRS. Required by Stripe, banks, and payment processors to confirm your business tax ID. - [Benefits of an ITIN](https://startfleet.io/guide/benefits-of-itin) What an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number enables for non-US residents operating a US LLC. - [ITIN vs SSN](https://startfleet.io/guide/itin-vs-ssn) Differences between an ITIN and a Social Security Number, and which non-residents need. - [How to Register an LLC with the IRS](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-register-llc-with-irs) Getting your EIN and completing federal registrations after your LLC is approved. - [Annual Compliance Requirements for Non-Resident LLC Owners](https://startfleet.io/guide/annual-compliance-requirements-for-a-us-llc-owned-by-non-residents) Federal and state filing obligations, Form 5472, annual reports, and what happens if you miss them. ## Banking & Payments - [US Business Bank Account for Non-Residents — Guide](https://startfleet.io/guide/us-business-bank-account-for-non-us-resident-guide) How to open a US business bank account without visiting the US — Mercury, Wise, Relay, and alternatives. - [Accepting Online Payments with Stripe](https://startfleet.io/guide/accepting-online-payments-with-stripe) How non-US residents can access and use Stripe through a US LLC. - [Navigating Stripe's Changes](https://startfleet.io/guide/navigating-stripes-changes-in-india) How non-residents can maintain access to US Stripe accounts following platform policy changes. - [Trading Crypto on US Exchanges with a Foreign-Owned LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/trading-crypto-on-us-crypto-exchanges-with-a-foreign-owned-llc) Using a US LLC to access Coinbase, Kraken, and other US-regulated crypto exchanges as a non-resident. ## LLC Structure & Operations - [Member-Managed vs Manager-Managed LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/member-managed-vs-manager-managed-llc) Choosing the right management structure for your LLC and what each means in practice. - [Can an LLC Own Another LLC?](https://startfleet.io/guide/can-an-llc-own-another-llc) How parent and subsidiary LLC structures work and when to use them. - [How to Draft an LLC Operating Agreement](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-draft-llc-operating-agreement) What to include, what to avoid, and how to write one that holds up. - [LLC Certificates — Types and When You Need Them](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-certificates) Certificate of organization, certificate of good standing, and membership certificates explained. - [What to Do After Forming an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/what-to-do-after-forming-an-llc) Immediate next steps after your LLC is approved — EIN, bank account, operating agreement, and compliance setup. - [How to Renew an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/renew-llc) Annual report and renewal requirements by state, and what happens if you miss a deadline. - [Do LLCs Have Officers?](https://startfleet.io/guide/do-llcs-have-officers) Officer roles, titles, and responsibilities — and whether your LLC needs them. - [Do LLCs Have a Board of Directors?](https://startfleet.io/guide/do-llcs-have-board-of-directors) Management structure of LLCs compared to corporations. - [Owning Multiple LLCs](https://startfleet.io/guide/multiple-llcs) Whether you can own more than one LLC and how to structure them efficiently. - [Multiple Businesses Under One LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/multiple-businesses-under-one-llc) Using DBA names to run multiple businesses under a single LLC entity. ## Entity Comparisons - [LLC vs C-Corp](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-vs-c-corp) Structural, tax, and ownership differences — and which is right for non-resident founders. - [LLC vs S-Corp](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-vs-s-corps) Why most non-residents cannot elect S-Corp status and what to choose instead. - [US LLC vs UK Ltd](https://startfleet.io/guide/us-llc-vs-uk-ltd) Comparison of US and UK business structures for internationally-operating founders. - [DBA vs LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/dba-vs-llc) When to use a trade name versus forming a full LLC entity. - [What Is a DBA and Why Do I Need It?](https://startfleet.io/guide/what-is-a-dba-and-why-do-i-need-it) Doing Business As names — purpose, how to file, and when they make sense. - [Sole Proprietorship Examples](https://startfleet.io/guide/sole-proprietorship-examples) Real examples of sole proprietorships and when to upgrade to an LLC for liability protection. ## Optional - [How to Prove LLC Ownership](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-prove-llc-ownership) Documents that establish and verify LLC ownership for banks, partners, and platforms. - [How to Keep LLC Ownership Private](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-keep-llc-ownership-private) Strategies for maintaining member anonymity using Wyoming or New Mexico LLCs. - [Can a Single-Member LLC Hire Employees?](https://startfleet.io/guide/can-a-single-member-llc-hire-employees) Employment rules, EIN requirements, and the process for solo LLCs adding staff. - [How to Put Assets in an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-put-assets-in-an-llc) Transferring real estate, cryptocurrency, and personal property into an LLC. - [How to Raise Capital as an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-can-an-llc-raise-capital) Funding options available to LLC owners — investment, loans, and membership interest. - [How to Buy Out a Partner in an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-buy-out-partner-in-llc) Partner buyout process, valuation formulas, and required legal steps. - [How to Remove a Partner from an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/remove-partner-from-llc) Legal process for removing an LLC member, with or without their cooperation. - [How to Dissolve an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-to-dissolve-an-llc) Steps to properly close and wind down a US LLC, including state filings and IRS notification. - [Single-Member LLC vs Multi-Member LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/single-member-llc-vs-multi-member-llc) Tax treatment, management, and compliance differences between one-owner and multi-owner LLCs. - [Operating Agreement vs Partnership Agreement](https://startfleet.io/guide/operating-agreement-vs-partnership-agreement) Key differences between the two documents and which your LLC needs. - [LLC Operating Agreement Overview](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-operating-agreement) Purpose, key contents, and what happens if you operate without one. - [How Many Members Can an LLC Have?](https://startfleet.io/guide/how-many-members-can-an-llc-have) LLC member limits by state and how they affect taxation. - [Letter of Good Standing](https://startfleet.io/guide/letter-of-good-standing) What it is, when banks and partners require it, and how to request it from your state. - [Certificate of Good Standing](https://startfleet.io/guide/certificate-of-good-standing-llc) How to obtain a certificate of good standing and what it confirms about your LLC's status. - [Do I Need a Corporate Seal for an LLC?](https://startfleet.io/guide/do-i-need-a-corporate-seal-for-an-llc) When corporate seals are required and how to get one if needed. - [Can I Use a Home Address for My LLC?](https://startfleet.io/guide/can-i-use-a-home-address-for-my-llc) Privacy risks of using a home address and alternatives including US mailing address services. - [Shareholders in an LLC](https://startfleet.io/guide/shareholders) How LLC membership interests differ from corporate shares, and what it means for ownership. - [LLC Resolution](https://startfleet.io/guide/llc-resolution) What LLC resolutions are, when you need one, and how to write a basic resolution. - [Remote Work Statistics](https://startfleet.io/statistics/remote-work-stats) Data on global remote work trends and distributed workforce growth.