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Guides and news on forming and running an LLC in Wyoming, USA.
PayPal vs. Stripe for a Non-Resident LLC: Fees and Features Compared
Before the fees even matter: one of these two treats a non-resident-owned LLC as a normal case, and one makes it an uphill fight. Here's the full comparison, sourced from both companies' own pricing pages.
Will You Owe US Taxes as a Non-Resident LLC Owner?
The IRS filing is mandatory either way. Whether you actually owe US income tax on top of it depends on one specific test — effectively connected income. Here's how that test actually works.
Why Trust Us With Your LLC in Wyoming, USA
Not a promise — a set of facts you can check yourself: a real filed company, transparent pricing, a refund policy with actual numbers, and a payment you can still dispute if we ever fail to deliver.
How to Open a Stripe Account With Your LLC in Wyoming, USA: Step-by-Step
No US SSN required. Here's the exact signup flow for a non-resident-owned LLC, including where to tell Stripe you don't have one.
How to Open a Mercury Account With Your LLC in Wyoming, USA: Step-by-Step
Mercury doesn't require a US SSN or ITIN for a non-resident-owned LLC. Here's the exact application flow, and the documents your formation with us already gives you.
Do You Even Need a US LLC to Sell Online?
Often not, to start. Marketplace facilitator laws already handle a lot of this for you. Here's an honest look at when a US LLC actually earns its cost.
Why We Need Your Passport, and Exactly How It's Protected
The IRS and your registered agent need to know who owns the company. Here's exactly how your passport file is stored, who can see it, and when it's deleted.
From Payment to EIN: The Real Timeline of Forming an LLC in Wyoming, USA
Roughly 3–7 weeks from payment to EIN, most of it the IRS. Here's every stage in between, who's responsible for each one, and how long it actually takes.
Why We Only Form Single-Member LLCs
We currently form single-member LLCs only. Here's the actual filing difference that makes that the simpler, cheaper default — and what to do if you have partners.
LLC vs. C-Corp for Non-US Founders: The Real Tradeoff
Most solo non-resident founders want an LLC, not a C-Corp. Here is the actual tax and investor tradeoff behind that, and the one case where a C-Corp wins.
Amazon, Etsy, and Shopify Seller LLCs: What a Non-Resident Actually Needs
Selling on a marketplace doesn't automatically require a US LLC. Here's what actually triggers the need for one, and what Amazon's own tax interview expects.
US Business Bank Accounts for Non-Residents: Mercury, Wise, and Why You Need One
Your LLC and EIN don't come with a bank account attached. Here's why you need one anyway, and what Mercury and Wise actually require from a non-resident founder — no SSN or ITIN.
You Don't Need an SSN or ITIN for Stripe — Here's What You Actually Need
Unlike PayPal, Stripe doesn't require a US SSN or ITIN for a non-resident-owned LLC. Here's exactly what it checks instead, sourced from Stripe's own documentation.
Does PayPal Accept Non-Resident LLCs? What Actually Determines Approval
Approving your account is entirely PayPal's own decision — but it isn't arbitrary. Here's exactly what it checks, and why an EIN alone doesn't settle it.