For Founders in Pakistan, UAE, India, UK & Non-US Residents
US LLC Registration for Non-US Residents & International Founders
Form your U.S. Limited Liability Company in Wyoming, New Mexico or Delaware without a U.S. visit or SSN. We handle your state filing, Registered Agent, IRS EIN application, and prepare your documents for U.S. business banking, Stripe, Amazon, eBay and Shopify.
Complete U.S. LLC formation for non-residents. 100% remote with passport only.
Your compliant route to USD payouts
- 1Founder in Pakistan, UAE, UK or abroad
- 2Articles of Organization + Operating Agreement
- 3IRS EIN (Form SS-4 without SSN)
- 4U.S. Fintech / Business Payout Account
- 5Amazon · eBay · Shopify · Walmart · Stripe
What is included in our US LLC formation service
LLC state formation
We file your Articles of Organization in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Texas or Florida and deliver your certified state documents.
EIN without an SSN
We prepare and submit IRS Form SS-4 for non-US residents and follow up until your official EIN confirmation letter (CP 575 / 147C) is issued.
Registered agent & address
A compliant state registered agent plus a U.S. business street address for official government and business correspondence.
Business banking guidance
We prepare your corporate documents to apply to U.S. fintech and multi-currency providers (such as Wise, Payoneer, Airwallex or Mercury where eligible).
Payment gateway readiness
Website compliance checklist and document matching for Stripe US and PayPal Business verification.
Marketplace onboarding
Entity, tax interview (W-8BEN-E / W-9) and payout setup guidance for Amazon US, eBay US, Walmart Marketplace and TikTok Shop.
Compliance & renewals
Annual state report tracking and reminders for foreign-owned LLC informational filings (IRS Form 5472 + pro-forma Form 1120).
ITIN & USPTO referrals
W-7 ITIN support via Certified Acceptance Agents and USPTO trademark filing for Amazon Brand Registry when needed.
Transparent US LLC packages — nothing hidden
We share tailored state-by-state totals privately before filing so there are zero surprises. Selling mainly in the UK or Europe? See UK Ltd formation.
Starter
Complete US LLC formation, EIN & registered agent.
Tailored Package · + state filing
- Name check & state registry clearance
- LLC formation & state filing processing
- Articles of Organization & Operating Agreement
- U.S. Registered Agent — 1 Year included
- U.S. Business Mailing Address — 1 Year included
- EIN (Federal Tax ID) via IRS Form SS-4 without SSN
- U.S. business bank / fintech application preparation
- Digital document delivery & compliance reminders
Seller Pro
Built for Amazon, eBay, Shopify & Walmart sellers.
Tailored Package · + state filing
- Everything in Starter package
- Commercial Business Address with Unique Suite — 1 Year
- U.S. Phone Number — 3 Months included
- Dedicated IP VPS — 1 Month included
- Stripe, PayPal, Payoneer & Wise application guidance
- Amazon / eBay / Shopify / Walmart verification readiness
- State annual report & IRS Form 5472 deadline tracking
- Priority WhatsApp support with our Lahore desk
Custom & Multi-Member
For multi-partner LLCs, agencies and established brands.
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- Multi-member LLC Operating Agreements (Form 1065 setup)
- ITIN application support via Certified Acceptance Agent
- US CPA referrals for Form 5472 / Form 1120 filings
- Full Amazon, eBay or Walmart store management with Markify
- Dedicated account manager
Compare US states & calculate your exact total
Select a state and package below to get a custom first-year breakdown on WhatsApp.
Best all-rounder: strong privacy, low annual compliance, no state income tax
Wyoming LLC
- Formation jurisdiction
- Wyoming (WY)
- Selected package
- Starter
- Total Quote
- Tailored via WhatsApp
- Annual state obligation
- Annual state report (anniversary month)
How our 4-step US LLC registration process works
- Step 1
Share your founder details
Send your passport scan, residential proof of address, proposed LLC name and preferred state. Takes about 10 minutes.
- Step 2
Name check & state filing
We verify name availability, appoint your Registered Agent, file the Articles of Organization and draft your Operating Agreement.
- Step 3
IRS Form SS-4 (EIN) filing
You sign Form SS-4; we submit it to the IRS for non-resident processing and track your EIN confirmation letter.
- Step 4
Banking & marketplace setup
With your LLC and EIN ready, we guide your business payment account, Stripe and marketplace seller verification.
How US LLC formation works for non-US residents & Pakistani founders
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most flexible US business structure for international ecommerce sellers, digital agencies, SaaS founders and exporters. Registered at the state level, an LLC separates your personal assets from business liabilities and gives non-resident founders in Pakistan, the UAE, India, the UK and worldwide a recognized American legal entity to contract with US suppliers, open USD payout accounts and sell on US marketplaces.
The formation and onboarding workflow has five distinct stages. Our Lahore team prepares and tracks every filing so your corporate documents match across the state registry, the IRS and your payment providers.
1. Choose the right US state (Wyoming vs New Mexico vs Delaware)
Non-resident founders do not need to form an LLC in the state where their customers live unless they have physical nexus (such as a leased office or employees) in that state. For cross-border ecommerce and digital businesses:
- Wyoming (most popular for ecommerce): The top choice for Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Shopify sellers. Wyoming charges no state corporate or personal income tax, maintains low state filing and annual report obligations, does not list member names publicly on the initial filing, and has strong statutory asset protection.
- New Mexico (lowest ongoing compliance overhead): Ideal for lean ecommerce stores and freelancers. New Mexico has no annual state report requirement and keeps member names off the public online database.
- Delaware (venture-backed startups): The global standard for technology companies planning to raise angel or venture capital from US investors, though its higher ongoing franchise tax makes it unnecessary for most single-owner ecommerce stores.
2. Appoint a Registered Agent & file Articles of Organization
Every US state requires an LLC to maintain a Registered Agent with a physical street address in that state during business hours to receive official Secretary of State and legal notices. Both our Starter and Seller Pro packages include 1 year of Registered Agent service. We draft and file your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State and prepare a customized Operating Agreement confirming your ownership percentage and management authority.
3. Obtain your IRS EIN without an SSN or ITIN
Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) is the 9-digit federal tax ID issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While US citizens can generate an EIN online using an SSN, non-US residents must apply using IRS Form SS-4 by fax or mail (listing "Foreign" on Line 7b). We prepare Form SS-4 accurately with your LLC details, submit it to the IRS Specialty Tax unit, follow up on processing, and deliver your official IRS EIN confirmation notice (CP 575 or 147C). You do not need an ITIN or SSN to obtain an EIN.
4. Prepare US business banking & multi-currency payout applications
Once your Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement and EIN letter are ready, you can apply for USD business banking or multi-currency accounts. Because traditional brick-and-mortar US banks require an in-person branch visit, non-resident owners typically apply to online fintech and multi-currency business platforms such as Payoneer Business, Wise Business, Airwallex or Mercury (subject to each provider's current country eligibility criteria). We review your application package so your company name, suite address, NAICS business code and beneficial owner details match your state and IRS records.
5. Connect Stripe, PayPal & US marketplaces
With your LLC, EIN and USD routing/account details active, you can complete tax and identity verification on Stripe US, PayPal Business, Amazon Seller Central, eBay US, Walmart Marketplace and TikTok Shop US. On the Seller Pro package, we review your storefront policies (refund, shipping, contact and privacy pages) before you submit your application. See our detailed troubleshooting guide on passing Stripe account verification from Pakistan.
Annual compliance & IRS Form 5472 obligations for foreign-owned LLCs
Forming a US LLC comes with ongoing state and federal compliance responsibilities that every non-resident founder must understand before incorporating:
- IRS Form 5472 + Pro-Forma Form 1120 (Mandatory Annual Filing): Even when a single-member foreign-owned LLC has no US physical presence and owes zero federal income tax, the IRS requires it to file an informational Form 5472 attached to a pro-forma Form 1120 every year (generally due April 15) to report capital contributions and distributions between the LLC and its non-US owner. Late or missing Form 5472 filings carry severe statutory IRS penalties.
- State Annual Report & Franchise Obligations: Wyoming requires an annual report on the anniversary month of formation; Delaware charges an annual franchise tax due June 1; New Mexico has no annual report filing requirement.
- Registered Agent & Address Renewal: Your state Registered Agent must remain active each year so your LLC stays in "Good Standing" with the Secretary of State.
- US State Sales Tax: Major marketplaces (Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Etsy, TikTok Shop) act as Marketplace Facilitators and automatically collect and remit state sales tax on marketplace orders. Direct-to-consumer Shopify stores must monitor state economic nexus thresholds.
- Home-Country Tax Reporting: Profits distributed to you may be subject to income tax and foreign-asset reporting in your country of tax residence (such as FBR filings in Pakistan).
Compliance Disclaimer: Markify Ecommerce is a corporate formation and ecommerce operations agency, not a law firm, CPA firm or financial institution. Information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal or tax advice. Approval of EINs, bank/fintech accounts, Stripe accounts and marketplace seller accounts is subject to the independent verification and underwriting policies of the IRS and each respective provider.
Common non-resident LLC mistakes we help you avoid
- Using a flagged CMRA / PO Box address where a unique commercial suite or residential proof of address is required.
- Inconsistent spelling or formatting of the founder's name and address across the Articles, Form SS-4, bank KYC and Amazon Seller Central.
- Forming in Delaware for a small ecommerce store and paying unnecessary annual franchise taxes with no venture-capital need.
- Ignoring IRS Form 5472 because the business had zero revenue or zero US income tax in its first year.
- Applying for Stripe before publishing clear product pricing, fulfilment timelines, refund policies and company contact details on your website.
Explore our in-depth guides on Wyoming vs Delaware LLC for ecommerce sellers, how to get an EIN as a non-US resident and US LLC taxes and Form 5472 in plain English.
US LLC formation questions
Can a non-US resident or Pakistani citizen form a US LLC?
Yes. US state law does not require LLC members or managers to be US citizens or residents. Founders in Pakistan, the UAE, India, the UK and other countries can form and own 100% of a US LLC remotely using a valid passport, while a state Registered Agent receives official legal mail in the US.
Do I need to travel to the US or have an SSN or ITIN?
No. Neither a US visa nor a Social Security Number (SSN) is required to form a US LLC or obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Non-US residents apply for an EIN by submitting IRS Form SS-4 (entering "Foreign" on Line 7b), which we prepare and file on your behalf. An ITIN is only needed later for specific personal tax or marketplace scenarios.
How long does US LLC formation and EIN issuance take?
State formation approval typically takes 2 to 7 business days in Wyoming, New Mexico or Delaware. Because the IRS processes non-resident Form SS-4 applications (without an SSN) by fax rather than instant online portal, EIN issuance generally takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on current IRS processing queues. Plan on 3 to 5 weeks end to end.
Which state is best for a non-resident ecommerce or SaaS founder: Wyoming, New Mexico or Delaware?
Most non-resident Amazon, eBay, Walmart and Shopify sellers choose Wyoming (low state filing and annual obligations, strong privacy and no state income tax) or New Mexico (minimal ongoing state reporting and private member records). Delaware is primarily recommended if you plan to raise US venture capital.
How much does US LLC registration cost in total?
We share exact Starter and Seller Pro package quotes privately after understanding your preferred US state, registered agent timeline and marketplace or banking goals. Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry for a complete, transparent first-year breakdown tailored to your business.
Can I use the US LLC for Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Walmart and TikTok Shop?
Yes. A US LLC with an IRS EIN confirmation letter (CP 575), Operating Agreement, US commercial address and US dollar payout account is the standard corporate structure used by international sellers on Amazon Seller Central, eBay US, Walmart Marketplace and Shopify.
Is a US business bank account or Stripe approval guaranteed?
No agency can legally guarantee approval from a bank or payment processor, as every financial institution (including Wise Business, Payoneer, Airwallex, Mercury and Stripe) conducts independent KYC/AML underwriting based on your nationality, residence and business model. What we guarantee is that your Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, EIN letter and address documentation are prepared accurately so you avoid technical or mismatch rejections.
What annual US tax filings are required for a foreign-owned single-member LLC?
A foreign-owned single-member US LLC is generally treated as a disregarded entity by default, but it MUST file an informational IRS Form 5472 attached to a pro-forma Form 1120 every year to report reportable transactions between the LLC and its foreign owner — even if the LLC had zero US taxable income. Failing to file Form 5472 on time triggers substantial statutory IRS penalties. Multi-member LLCs file Form 1065. We send annual compliance reminders and can connect you with a US CPA or Enrolled Agent.
Do I need to file a FinCEN BOI (Beneficial Ownership Information) report?
Under FinCEN’s March 2025 interim final rule, entities created in the United States (domestic reporting companies, such as a Wyoming or New Mexico LLC) are currently exempt from FinCEN BOI reporting. Regulations can evolve, and we notify clients if federal rules change.
Should I register a US LLC or a UK Ltd company?
Choose a US LLC if your primary customers or marketplaces are in the United States (Amazon US, Walmart, eBay US, US SaaS/consulting clients). Choose a UK Ltd if your primary market is the United Kingdom or Europe (eBay UK, Amazon UK, TikTok Shop UK) or if you want fast 24–48 hour Companies House incorporation.
How can I register an LLC in the USA from Pakistan?
You can register a US LLC fully online from Pakistan in five steps: (1) choose a state, usually Wyoming or New Mexico for non-residents; (2) appoint a registered agent with an address in that state; (3) file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State; (4) sign an Operating Agreement; and (5) apply to the IRS for an EIN with Form SS-4. After that you open a US business payment account and register on the marketplaces you plan to use. You do not need a visa or to travel. Markify Ecommerce prepares and files each step and tells you what to keep on record.
What documents are required to register a US LLC?
The state filing itself only needs the LLC name, the registered agent’s name and address, and the organizer’s details. In practice you should also have: a valid passport for each owner (formation services, banks and marketplaces all verify identity), your residential address with a recent proof such as a utility bill or bank statement, a short description of the business, and the ownership split if there is more than one member. After formation you will hold the Articles of Organization, the Operating Agreement and the IRS EIN confirmation letter (CP 575 or 147C). Keep all of them; marketplaces and payment providers ask for them.
What is an EIN?
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a free nine-digit tax ID that the IRS gives to a business, written like 12-3456789. It works like a business tax number: you need it to open a US business account, register as a business seller on Amazon, eBay or Walmart, file the LLC’s annual IRS forms and hire staff. Having an EIN does not by itself mean the LLC owes US income tax.
What is a registered agent?
A registered agent is a person or company with a physical address in your LLC’s state who accepts legal papers and official state mail for the LLC during business hours. Every US state requires an LLC to have one at all times. A non-resident cannot be their own agent without an address in that state, so they use a commercial agent service. If the agent lapses, the state can revoke or dissolve the LLC.
Do I need a US address for my LLC?
You need a registered agent address in the state of formation, which is required by law. That address is usually not allowed as your business mailing or operating address, so many owners also use a US mailing address or virtual mailbox service for bank letters and IRS mail. Some payment providers and marketplaces have their own rules about which address types they accept, so check before you choose. Never give a false address on official forms.
Start your US LLC registration this week
Send us your proposed LLC name, preferred state (Wyoming, New Mexico or Delaware) and country of residence. We reply within one working day with a written checklist and exact fee breakdown.