LaunchUSA
Start Your U.S. LLC From Anywhere in the World - $29 + state filing fee
Open your U.S. LLC with formation, EIN support, U.S. mailing address, banking assistance and CPA-backed tax compliance — all through one team built for international founders.Starts from $29 + state filing fee.
$29 + state fee. No subscription required. Choose the services you actually need.
20+ years
Serving international business owners
230,000+
Returns filed since 2004
198
Countries served
CPA-backed
CPA-backed
Arik Rozen
CPA, MBA
Head of Tax Filing
Form5472.online
License #025991
A PERSONAL MESSAGE
You're Not Just Forming an LLC. You're Starting a U.S. Business.
International founders come to us everyday because they want to form a U.S. company, open a U.S. business bank account, and understand what they need to do after the company is formed.
Forming the company is only the beginning. Your ownership structure, tax classification, banking setup and annual filing obligations can all matter. My goal is to help you start correctly and understand what comes next.
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA
Head of Tax Filing — Form5472.online | Virginia License #025991
WHAT LAUNCHUSA DOES
Everything You Need to Start Your U.S. Company
Build your package around what you actually need. Start with formation and add EIN, company documents, expedited filing, banking assistance, or ongoing compliance support.
SIMPLE PRICING
Start With What You Need
No complicated subscription. Start with basic formation and add only the services you need.
State fees and optional services are additional. Exact federal filing requirements depend on your entity type, tax classification, ownership and activities.
SIMPLE PROCESS
How LaunchUSA Works
Start online and work with one team throughout the formation process.
WHY GLOBAL FOUNDERS CHOOSE LAUNCHUSA
Trusted By Founders In 198 Countries Since 2004
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"Managing a U.S. business from overseas used to be a complete headache. LaunchUSA changed everything. The process was seamless, the CPA team was available, and I never worried about compliance. 10 out of 10."
9.6
Dashboard score / 10
Carlos M.
E-commerce Founder — Verified Wyoming LLC Owner
Licensed CPA
EVERY FILING REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY A REAL CPA — NOT AUTOMATED SOFTWARE
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA oversees the tax filing practice. Every filing is prepared, reviewed and signed by a licensed U.S. CPA. Professional liability coverage is included on every filing. Virginia Board of Accountancy License #025991.
Market Position
CPA-BACKED U.S. TAX AND COMPLIANCE FOR FOREIGN-OWNED BUSINESSES
Built for non-U.S. founders and foreign-owned U.S. businesses since 2004. Our focus is U.S. tax filing and compliance for international business owners.
Part of:
TAXUSA GROUP
TAXUSA (Tax-Usa.Net) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
250+ Reviews | • 4.7 Excellent
Verified IRS Authorized E-File Provider
Your LLC Is Not Finished When the Certificate Arrives.
Forming the company is only the first step. Keeping your U.S. LLC properly maintained is what many international founders overlook.
FEDERAL TAX FILING
Depending on your entity and tax classification, your company may have federal information or income tax filing obligations.
FORM 5472 & PRO FORMA1120
Certain foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entities may have Form 5472 reporting obligations and may need to attach Form 5472 to a pro forma Form 1120.
STATE COMPLIANCE
Your LLC may also have state annual reports, franchise taxes, registered-agent renewals or other state obligations.
BUILT FOR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERS
Start Your U.S. Company With the Right Structure
LaunchUSA is built for founders outside the United States who want to form and operate a U.S. company.
E-COMMERCE SELLERS
Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy. Form a U.S. LLC to access payment processors and sell globally.
SAAS FOUNDERS
Launch your SaaS with a U.S. entity to access Stripe, U.S. investors, and enterprise clients.
DIGITAL NOMADS
Run your freelance business or agency through a U.S. LLC from anywhere in the world.
STARTUP FOUNDERS
Establish a U.S. presence, open a business bank account, and stay fully IRS compliant from day one.
Q&A FROM GLOBAL FOUNDERS
U.S. LLC Formation FAQ for Non-Residents
Here are some of the questions we hear most often from international founders about forming and operating a U.S. LLC.
Can a non-U.S. resident form a U.S. LLC?
Yes. Non-U.S. residents can generally form a U.S. LLC. You do not need to live in the United States simply to create an LLC, although the formation, EIN, banking and tax requirements depend on your circumstances.
Do I need a U.S. SSN to form an LLC?
A U.S. Social Security Number is not generally required simply to form an LLC. Non-U.S. founders may, however, face additional requirements when applying for an EIN or opening a U.S. bank account.
Can I form a U.S. LLC while living abroad?
Yes. Many international founders form U.S. companies while living outside the United States. The process can generally be completed remotely, subject to the requirements of the state and service providers involved.
Can I open a U.S. business bank account without visiting the United States?
Some U.S. financial institutions accept applications from eligible non-U.S. founders remotely, but approval is never guaranteed simply because you formed an LLC. Banks make their own decisions based on identity, business activity, ownership, documentation and risk requirements.
Does a U.S. LLC owned by a foreign person have U.S. taxes?
Possibly. U.S. tax obligations depend on the business activity, income, ownership, tax classification, source of income and other facts. Formation of an LLC does not by itself determine whether U.S. income tax is owed.
Does a foreign-owned U.S. LLC have to file Form 5472?
It can. The answer depends on the LLC's federal tax classification, ownership and transactions. Certain foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entities have Form 5472 reporting obligations and may need to attach the form to a pro forma Form 1120.
LEARN BEFORE YOU BUY
U.S. LLC Guides for International Founders
We publish practical guides explaining U.S. LLC formation, tax filing, and compliance for international founders.
GETTING STARTED
For the complete step-by-step guide to forming a U.S. LLC as a non-resident, including state comparison, cost breakdown, IRS obligations, and bank account setup, read our complete guide: How to Form a U.S. LLC as a Non-Resident.
STATE GUIDES
WYOMING
No income tax, strong privacy, $60/year. Most popular state globally.
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