Non-US residents running online businesses (ecommerce, SaaS, consulting) form Wyoming anonymous LLCs and operate without ever visiting the US.
By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead, Anonymousllc.co
Wyoming anonymous LLC. Single-member disregarded entity for the non-resident owner. EIN obtained via fax (Anonymousllc.co handles this as third-party designee — no SSN/ITIN required). Bank account opened via Mercury or Relay's non-resident workflow. Operating agreement governs internal management.
Non-US residents operating in the US economy face additional scrutiny on state filings. An anonymous LLC means a US customer or competitor searching state records does not find the founder's name and home country. Combined with the privacy of the foreign address staying off US records, it provides strong founder-level privacy.
Best for non-resident founders. No state income tax (relevant for ECI-based federal tax planning). Best banking acceptance for non-resident-owned LLCs — Mercury, Relay, and Bluevine all have established workflows. EIN-by-fax process is well-trodden.
| State | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming (recommended) | $397 | Best for non-residents. Mercury / Relay accept WY LLCs. |
| New Mexico | $347 | Cheapest but banking is harder for non-residents. |
| Delaware | $407 | Strong for outside-investor / VC-track setups. $300/yr franchise tax. |
Yes. No US visa, SSN, or US residency is required. Wyoming allows full foreign ownership of LLCs.
Only if you have US-source income that requires personal US tax filing. Most non-resident LLC owners without US ECI don't need an ITIN initially — the EIN is what's needed for the business.
An IRS information return required for any US-disregarded entity with 25%+ foreign ownership. Reports transactions between the LLC and its foreign owner. $25,000 penalty per year for non-filing — even if no tax is owed.
Yes — Mercury, Relay, Bluevine, and Brex all serve non-resident-owned LLCs without requiring a US visit. EIN, formation document, and passport are the standard package.
WhatsApp the founder. 5-minute intake, 5-10 day turnaround.
WhatsApp the founderCurated next reads, sibling explainers, and service paths from across the Anonymousllc.co library.