Everything non-residents ask us about US LLC formation, ITIN registration, and tax filing.
Yes. Non-residents from any country — including Pakistan, Nigeria, and India — can legally form a US LLC. You don't need a US visa, SSN, or physical presence in the US.
Wyoming and Delaware are the most popular states for non-resident LLCs because of low formation costs, strong privacy protections, and no state income tax on income earned outside the state.
No. LLC formation can be completed entirely online without ever visiting the United States.
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who need a US taxpayer ID but aren't eligible for an SSN. Non-resident LLC owners, freelancers with US-sourced income, and foreign investors typically need one.
IRS processing for ITIN applications typically takes 7 to 11 weeks, longer during peak tax season (January to April).
Yes. A foreign-owned single-member LLC must file Form 5472 along with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even if the LLC had zero revenue. Missing this filing carries an IRS penalty starting at $25,000.
LLC formation with EIN typically takes 7 to 10 business days. ITIN applications take 7 to 11 weeks through the IRS. Tax filings are completed well ahead of annual deadlines.
Yes. Many US neobanks and business banking platforms allow non-resident LLC owners to open an account remotely once the LLC and EIN are issued.
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