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How to Open a US Business Bank Account for an LLC in 2027 and 2028
A US LLC needs a US business bank account to take payments and pay its bills. Here is exactly what US banks ask for, how non-resident owners can apply, and how to avoid the common rejections.
13 min read · 12 Oct 2026

How to Get an EIN for a US LLC as a Non-Resident in 2027 and 2028
You don't need a Social Security number to get an EIN for your US LLC. Here is how non-residents apply with Form SS-4, how long it takes, and what to do with the number.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026

How to Get an ITIN in 2027 and 2028: Form W-7 for Non-Residents and LLC Owners
An ITIN lets people who can't get a Social Security number meet their US tax obligations. Here is who needs one, how to apply with Form W-7, and how to avoid delays.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026

How to Form a US LLC in 2027 and 2028: Step by Step for Residents and Non-Residents
A US LLC is flexible, cheap to run and open to owners anywhere in the world. Here is how to form one correctly, from choosing the state to staying compliant every year.
13 min read · 11 Oct 2026

How to Set Up a US LLC as a Non-Resident in 2027 and 2028
You do not need to live in the United States or have a Social Security Number to own a US LLC. Here is the complete process and the annual filings that catch non-resident owners out.
13 min read · 2 Oct 2026

How to Choose the Cheapest US State to Form an LLC in 2027 and 2028
The cheapest filing fee is not always the cheapest LLC. Compare state filing fees, annual costs and registered agent fees to find the real first-year and ongoing cost in every state.
13 min read · 22 Sept 2026