No SSN needed. No US address needed. Form a US anonymous LLC from anywhere in the world.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, and Nevada all allow non-US residents to form LLCs with no restrictions. You do not need a US Social Security Number (SSN), a US address, or US citizenship. The only requirement is a registered agent with a physical address in the formation state — which Anonymousllc.co provides.
Every LLC needs an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS. Non-residents without an SSN apply via fax using IRS Form SS-4. The timeline: 2-4 weeks for the IRS to process and mail the EIN confirmation. Anonymousllc.co handles the entire EIN application process. You do not need to contact the IRS directly.
US residents with an SSN get EIN same-day online. The fax timeline only applies to non-SSN applicants.
Mercury and Relay both accept non-resident LLC owners. Documentation required: EIN approval letter, formation documents, passport (foreign passport accepted), and proof of address from your home country. No US visit required — everything is online.
Approval timelines may be longer for non-residents (7-20 days vs 5-15 for US residents) due to additional document review. Anonymousllc.co's 4-5 bank strategy is especially valuable for non-residents, as some banks have more favorable country-of-origin policies than others.
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is needed if you have personal US tax reporting obligations — for example, if your LLC earns US-source income and you need to file a personal return. The LLC's EIN is separate from your personal ITIN. Not every non-resident needs an ITIN; it depends on your tax situation. Anonymousllc.co offers an ITIN application service for $299 as a separate add-on.
Under IRC § 6038A, a single-member LLC owned by a non-US person must file Form 5472 with the IRS annually, reporting certain transactions between the LLC and its foreign owner. This includes capital contributions, loans, and distributions. Failure to file carries a $25,000 penalty per form. A US tax professional or CPA should handle this filing.
Both work well for non-residents. Wyoming is recommended for most: lower ongoing cost ($60/yr vs $300/yr), better banking, stronger asset protection. Delaware is recommended if you are raising venture capital — VC attorneys and investors expect Delaware. If in doubt, choose Wyoming.