Forming a US LLC
The most common entity for non-resident founders — who it's for, what the Formation agent files, and what lands in your vault.
A US LLC is the default pick for most non-resident founders. It's simple, flexible, and pass-through by default, which keeps the structure light for a company that isn't raising venture capital. On FormBridge the Formation agent handles the whole filing end to end.
Who it's for
- Agencies and freelancers billing US and global clients who want a clean US entity.
- E-commerce operators selling on US marketplaces and needing a US bank and payment processor.
- Bootstrapped SaaS founders who want a real company without the overhead of a C-Corp.
Choosing a state
| State | Best for |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | Privacy, low fees, and no state income tax — the lean default for non-resident LLCs. |
| Delaware | Institutional familiarity, if investors or partners expect it. |
| Florida | Founders with real US-facing operations or a US presence. |
What the Formation agent files
- Articles of Organization drafted for your state and filed with the Secretary of State.
- An Operating Agreement tailored to your ownership.
- Registered agent of record in the state of formation, through a licensed partner.
- A handoff to the EIN agent so your federal tax ID follows automatically.
Once the state acknowledges the filing, your filed Articles and Operating Agreement land in the Documents vault, your company status flips to active, and — once issued — your EIN appears on the company page. There's no charge until your company actually files.
See how the entity choice compares in choosing your entity and jurisdiction, or start your company now. State filing fees are always billed at cost, shown on the pricing page before you pay.