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PlaybookUS Business for Founders AbroadJourneyForm · Bank · RunNo SSNEIN without a Social Security NumberFormdoola · Firstbase · GlobalfyBankMercury · Wise · RelayComplianceForm 5472 handledAuthorDanilo Candido · did it as a non-residentAffiliateDisclosed per 16 CFR 255PlaybookUS Business for Founders AbroadJourneyForm · Bank · RunNo SSNEIN without a Social Security NumberFormdoola · Firstbase · GlobalfyBankMercury · Wise · RelayComplianceForm 5472 handledAuthorDanilo Candido · did it as a non-residentAffiliateDisclosed per 16 CFR 255
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Form Your Company.

Form a US LLC from anywhere — best state for a non-resident, the right formation service, and the exact paperwork a non-US founder needs.

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How to Start a US LLC as a Non-Resident (2026): The Complete Playbook

You don't need to live in the US, have a green card, or an SSN to own a US LLC. Here's the exact path a non-resident founder follows — pick the state, form the company, get an EIN without an SSN, open US banking, and stay compliant. From a founder who did it.

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Best US LLC Formation Service for Non-Residents (2026): doola vs Firstbase vs Globalfy vs Stripe Atlas

The four services non-resident founders actually use to form a US company — what each includes, who each is best for, and where the hidden costs are. Especially useful if you're outside the US and don't have an SSN.

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Best State to Form an LLC as a Non-Resident (2026): Wyoming vs Delaware vs New Mexico vs Florida

You can form your US LLC in any state — you don't have to live there. Here's how the four states non-residents actually choose compare on cost, privacy, and taxes, and which one is right for you.

7 min read

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doola Review (2026): Is It Worth It for a Non-Resident Founder?

An honest look at doola for non-resident founders — what it actually does, what it costs, where it's worth the money, and when you're better off doing it yourself or choosing a competitor.

6 min read

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Stripe Atlas vs doola vs Firstbase (2026): Which Should a Non-Resident Founder Use?

Stripe Atlas, doola, and Firstbase all form a US company for founders abroad — but they're built for different founders. Here's which one fits a bootstrapped LLC, a startup, or an ongoing back office.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a US LLC as a Foreigner? (2026)

The real cost of forming and running a US LLC as a non-resident — state fees, registered agent, EIN, banking, and the annual compliance most guides forget. DIY vs done-for-you, with honest numbers.

6 min read