Frequently Asked
Questions

No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can 100% own and operate a US LLC. We specialize in helping global founders navigate requirements including ITIN, EIN, and banking without visiting the US.

Wyoming and Delaware are the most popular for non-residents due to low fees, no state income tax, and strong privacy laws. New Mexico is the cheapest. Our onboarding quiz recommends the best state for your specific situation.

Standard filing takes 5–7 business days. With our Growth plan (expedited processing), your LLC is typically approved within 2–3 business days. Our Scale plan offers rush processing for even faster turnaround.

You'll receive your approved Articles of Organization, Certificate of Formation, Operating Agreement (Growth/Scale), EIN confirmation letter (Growth/Scale), and all state-stamped documents — all delivered digitally through your secure dashboard.

LLCs are suitable for most business types including e-commerce, freelancing, consulting, real estate, SaaS, and more. Certain regulated industries (banking, insurance) have restrictions. Contact our team if unsure.

An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is like a Social Security Number for your business. You need one to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file taxes. It's included in our Growth and Scale plans.

By default, a single-member LLC is taxed as a "disregarded entity" (pass-through to owner). Multi-member LLCs are taxed as partnerships. LLCs can also elect S-Corp taxation for potential tax savings once revenue grows.

It depends on whether your income is considered "effectively connected" to US activities. Many non-residents with no US-based income may have minimal or no US tax obligations. We recommend consulting with our CPA partners for your specific situation.

An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is required for certain non-residents for US tax filing purposes. It is NOT required for LLC formation or EIN application through our service. We can guide you through the ITIN process if needed.

Yes! Through our Growth and Scale plans, we connect you with partner banks and fintech solutions that allow you to open a US business bank account fully online, regardless of your country of residence.

Absolutely. With a properly registered US LLC, EIN, and business bank account, you can activate Stripe, PayPal Business, Square, and other payment processors to accept payments from customers globally.

We partner with Mercury, Relay, and other fintech platforms that specialize in startup and online business banking. All partners are FDIC-insured and support non-US residents.

Absolutely not. Our pricing is fully transparent. We clearly list our service fee and the exact state filing fee at checkout. No surprise charges, no forced annual subscriptions.

State filing fees are government charges required by each state. They vary (Wyoming ~$100, Delaware ~$90, New Mexico ~$50). We pass them through at cost with zero markup.

Yes. You can upgrade anytime from your dashboard. You only pay the difference between plans. No re-filing or additional state fees.

If your LLC is not approved for any issue within our control, we offer a 100% refund of our service fee. State filing fees paid directly to the government are non-refundable per state policy.

Most states require a Registered Agent. Our Growth and Scale plans include 1 year of Registered Agent service free. After the first year, it renews at $49/year — completely optional.

A Registered Agent is a person or company designated to receive official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Most states require one with a physical address in that state. QuickusLLC serves as your registered agent.

Most states require annual or biennial reports to keep your LLC in good standing. Our compliance calendar tracks every deadline and our Scale plan automatically files them for you.

Beginning in 2024, the US requires most LLCs to file a Beneficial Ownership Information report with FinCEN. This report discloses the individuals who own or control the company. Our Growth and Scale plans include BOI report filing.

Missing deadlines can result in late fees, penalties, and eventually your LLC being administratively dissolved. That's why our compliance tracking system sends multiple reminders before every deadline.