Form your US LLC in New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming or Delaware
Four states, four transparently priced packages, and every package includes your EIN tax number with no separate extra fee for it. Compare for yourself and pick what fits your project: no hype, no promises we cannot guarantee.
Last legal review: 13 September 2026
Which state suits you?
Do you plan to raise funding from investors or convert your company to a C-Corp later?
- YesRecommendation: Delaware. US investors and lawyers are most familiar with its legal structure and its specialised business court.
- No, or not sureGo to the next question.
Is your priority the lowest formation cost and the fewest recurring annual filings?
- Yes, and I prefer a state with no recurring annual reportRecommendation: New Mexico; no recurring annual report is currently known to us from official sources.
- Yes, and a simple annual report does not bother me, even if its fee is currently waivedRecommendation: Montana.
- Cost is not my top priorityGo to the next question.
Will you keep physical inventory or a physical operation inside the state itself?
- No, my business is entirely online from outside the USRecommendation: Wyoming; no state-level income tax, and moderate formation and renewal fees.
- Yes, or not sureRead the section on who each state suits below more carefully before choosing.
Do you prefer the state most commonly used by non-residents when dealing with banks and payment platforms?
- YesWyoming and Delaware are the most common choices among our non-resident clients, but we do not promise approval by any bank or payment platform; the decision to open an account or activate a gateway always rests with the platform itself under its own policies, whatever the state.
This helper is an initial recommendation to help you compare, not individual legal or tax advice.
Packages
Every package includes the EIN tax number. Prices in US dollars; annual renewal differs by state.
For founders: four states
Annual renewal differs by state because each state's fees and taxes genuinely differ; see the annual obligations section below. Government fees and the registered agent are included in the first year only.
New Mexico
$350EIN tax number included
Suited to the lowest formation cost and fewer recurring filing obligations.
- LLC formation in your chosen state (official filing)
- Government formation documents
- EIN tax number application prepared and filed with the IRS
- State fees included
- Registered agent for one year
- A real US address to receive your government documents
- Documents received, scanned and forwarded to you for one year
- Consultations during the first year
RenewalRenewal details on WhatsApp
Montana
$350EIN tax number included
Suited to the same entry cost as New Mexico, in a state with no general sales tax.
- LLC formation in your chosen state (official filing)
- Government formation documents
- EIN tax number application prepared and filed with the IRS
- State fees included
- Registered agent for one year
- A real US address to receive your government documents
- Documents received, scanned and forwarded to you for one year
- Consultations during the first year
RenewalRenewal details on WhatsApp
- Most chosen
Wyoming
$399EIN tax number included
The usual pick for many non-residents: a balance of cost, privacy and no state-level income tax.
- LLC formation in your chosen state (official filing)
- Government formation documents
- EIN tax number application prepared and filed with the IRS
- State fees included
- Registered agent for one year
- A real US address to receive your government documents
- Documents received, scanned and forwarded to you for one year
- Consultations during the first year
RenewalRenewal details on WhatsApp
Delaware
$499EIN tax number included
Suited to founders planning a future funding round or a conversion to a corporation, given US investors' familiarity with its legal structure.
- LLC formation in your chosen state (official filing)
- Government formation documents
- EIN tax number application prepared and filed with the IRS
- State fees included
- Registered agent for one year
- A real US address to receive your government documents
- Documents received, scanned and forwarded to you for one year
- Consultations during the first year
RenewalRenewal details on WhatsApp
For established businesses (Wyoming)
Everything in the Wyoming package, plus · Payment: Bank transfer
Business Simple
$699
Everything in the Wyoming package, plus
- US apostille for the formation documents, shipped by DHL
- Business address
- US trademark registration (one class)
- US landline number for one year
Payment: Bank transfer
RenewalRenewal details: contact us
- Most chosen
Business Popular
$1,600
Everything in the Wyoming package, plus
- US apostille for the formation documents, shipped by DHL
- Business address
- US trademark registration (one class)
- US landline number for one year
Payment: Bank transfer
RenewalRenewal details: contact us
Full comparison table
New Mexico$350
- Annual state fee or tax
- No recurring annual fee currently known to us
- State income tax on the LLC
- None on income from outside New Mexico; the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) applies only when actually selling inside the state above $100,000
- Member and manager privacy
- Names not disclosed in the formation document
- Legal reputation and courts
- Standard state courts
- Best for
- Lowest cost, fewest recurring filings
- Notes
- No recurring annual report according to the official information available to us today
Montana$350
- Annual state fee or tax
- Mandatory annual report; fee waived if filed before 15 April, $35 after (the official fees page does not state how long the waiver lasts)
- State income tax on the LLC
- A state income tax system exists, but it applies only to Montana-source income
- Member and manager privacy
- May be disclosed if listed in the formation document
- Legal reputation and courts
- Standard state courts
- Best for
- Similar low cost, no state sales tax
- Notes
- A real annual report (even with the fee currently waived), unlike New Mexico
Wyoming$399
- Annual state fee or tax
- $60 minimum, or more based on in-state assets
- State income tax on the LLC
- None at state level
- Member and manager privacy
- Names not disclosed in the formation document
- Legal reputation and courts
- Standard state courts
- Best for
- The usual balance for small and medium e-commerce
- Notes
- Slightly higher annual obligation than New Mexico and Montana
Delaware$499
- Annual state fee or tax
- $400 a year (first due at the new amount on 1 June 2027; previously $300)
- State income tax on the LLC
- None on the default pass-through LLC with no activity in the state; 8.7% only if the LLC elects to be taxed as a corporation
- Member and manager privacy
- Names not disclosed in the formation document or the public record
- Legal reputation and courts
- The specialised Court of Chancery
- Best for
- Funding or investment plans, or a later conversion to a corporation
- Notes
- Highest actual annual cost of the four, first due at the new amount in June 2027
| — | New Mexico$350 | Montana$350 | Wyoming$399 | Delaware$499 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual state fee or tax | No recurring annual fee currently known to us | Mandatory annual report; fee waived if filed before 15 April, $35 after (the official fees page does not state how long the waiver lasts) | $60 minimum, or more based on in-state assets | $400 a year (first due at the new amount on 1 June 2027; previously $300) |
| State income tax on the LLC | None on income from outside New Mexico; the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) applies only when actually selling inside the state above $100,000 | A state income tax system exists, but it applies only to Montana-source income | None at state level | None on the default pass-through LLC with no activity in the state; 8.7% only if the LLC elects to be taxed as a corporation |
| Member and manager privacy | Names not disclosed in the formation document | May be disclosed if listed in the formation document | Names not disclosed in the formation document | Names not disclosed in the formation document or the public record |
| Legal reputation and courts | Standard state courts | Standard state courts | Standard state courts | The specialised Court of Chancery |
| Best for | Lowest cost, fewest recurring filings | Similar low cost, no state sales tax | The usual balance for small and medium e-commerce | Funding or investment plans, or a later conversion to a corporation |
| Notes | No recurring annual report according to the official information available to us today | A real annual report (even with the fee currently waived), unlike New Mexico | Slightly higher annual obligation than New Mexico and Montana | Highest actual annual cost of the four, first due at the new amount in June 2027 |
Federal obligations (Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120, and the $25,000 penalty for not filing) apply whichever state you choose; see the annual obligations section and the FAQ.
Who each state suits
New Mexico
A practical choice for a small project that wants the lowest possible formation cost, with no recurring annual report according to the official information available to us today. In return, it has less international commercial recognition than Delaware and may not be the usual choice if you later plan to raise funding from US investors.
Montana
Close to New Mexico in cost, and notable for having no general sales tax in the state at all, an advantage that matters more to anyone who may one day hold inventory or a physical presence in the state than to an online seller with no presence there. In exchange, a real annual report is due every year: its fee is currently waived, but the filing itself is required and is not guaranteed to stay free forever.
Wyoming
The choice many of our non-resident clients settle on because it combines a reasonable cost, real privacy for members' names and no state-level income tax as a matter of structure, not merely because of a lack of activity. It suits anyone looking for balance without added complexity.
Delaware
The most widely recognised name in US company formation, specifically because its court system (the Court of Chancery), its lawyers and its investors are used to its legal structure. Its actual annual cost is higher than the other three states, and it is usually the right fit for anyone planning a next stage with US investors or a conversion to a corporation, not necessarily for a small project that does not need that route.
What we need from you
Documents are uploaded in the client dashboard and reviewed by a specialist before filing. We never accept identity documents over WhatsApp or email.
Always required
- A valid identity document for each member and manager: passport, residence card or driving licence.
- Proof of address in your country of residence, issued within the last three months: a utility bill or bank statement.
- The company name in English and a short description of the activity.
- Details of members and managers: name as in the passport, date of birth, nationality, home address and ownership share.
Depending on your case
- An additional member or manager: the same documents; having more than one member can change the company's federal tax classification, and we explain that before filing.
- Business packages: the trademark class and a description of the goods or services when the package includes a trademark, and a shipping address for the apostilled documents.
- A company name containing a word the state restricts (such as Bank or Insurance): approval from the relevant body before filing; we explain the steps.
What you actually receive
Your company's documents, delivered in the client dashboard. The first-year services are listed on each package's card.
- The company's formation documents issued by your chosen state
- The EIN letter from the IRS
- The post-formation steps, with the EIN letter
How it works
We confirm the timing of each step for your state on WhatsApp before you start, because state and IRS processing times differ and change, and we tell you about any delay.
Choose a state and package, and order
From this pageApplicationFrom the client dashboard, then upload the documents and details.
We review your file and prepare the formation documents
After the documents are uploadedFile reviewA specialist reviews your identity and details and asks for anything missing before filing.
We file the formation with the state
Once the file is completeFiling receiptCompany name and member details, with the state fee paid and the registered agent appointed.
You receive the formation documents
After the state approvesFormation documentsThe state-issued formation documents in your account, and your US address and registered agent become active.
We prepare and file the EIN application
After the formation documents are issuedEIN letterWith the IRS on your behalf, following it up until the EIN letter lands in your account with the post-formation steps.
The EIN tax number
The EIN is the Employer Identification Number the IRS issues to your company; it establishes its identity with the federal government, and you need it to open any bank account or for any official tax dealings.
Yes. The IRS issues the EIN entirely free of charge to any company owner who can apply directly through the official IRS channels. What we provide is the preparation of the file, the filing on your behalf and the follow-up until you receive the number, not a special or exclusive channel with the IRS, and this service is included in the price of each of the four packages.
Annual obligations per state
Each state has its own annual fees and taxes, and the federal obligation is the same whichever state you choose. This is what you should know from the start.
No mandatory recurring annual report is currently known to us from official sources. The federal obligation (Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120) still applies, as in every state.
A mandatory annual report before 15 April each year; the fee is waived if filed before 15 April and $35 after, per the official fees page, which does not state how long the waiver lasts. Plus the federal obligation.
A mandatory annual report (Annual Report License Tax) of $60 minimum, or more based on assets located in the state. Plus the federal obligation.
No annual report for LLCs, but a mandatory flat annual tax due by 1 June each year: $400 a year, first due at the new amount on 1 June 2027 (for tax year 2026 under HB 400; it was $300 up to the June 2026 due date). Late payment carries a fixed penalty plus monthly interest. Plus the federal obligation.
The federal filing (Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120) is required of a US company wholly owned by a foreign person and classified as a disregarded entity whenever there are reportable transactions between it and its foreign owner or related parties, which usually includes the company's initial funding and its formation itself. The penalty for not filing on time is $25,000. Every case turns on its own facts, and we always recommend reviewing your specific position with a US tax specialist; this text is a general explanation, not individual tax advice.
Why a US company?
Real advantages, with their conditions, no absolute promises.
A US company can apply to payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal and to financial platforms such as Mercury and Wise, and each platform decides acceptance under its own policy. We help you prepare the documents and apply, and we do not guarantee any platform's decision.
Seller accounts on marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay and Etsy are open to your US company, and each marketplace runs its own identity and activity checks.
Wyoming has no state-level income tax, New Mexico and Delaware do not impose one on an LLC with no activity in the state, and Montana taxes only Montana-source income. The federal filing obligation (Form 5472 with 1120) remains in every case, and taxes in your country of residence are your separate responsibility.
None of the four states requires your presence or residence in the US; a registered agent and an in-state address are enough, and both are included in every package for a year.
New Mexico, Wyoming and Delaware do not require members' or managers' names in the formation document, while Montana may publish them if they are listed in it. This does not mean hiding ownership from the IRS or from banks.
Many US clients and suppliers prefer dealing with a US entity that has an EIN and an address inside the United States, which makes contracting and invoicing easier.
Frequently asked questions
No. All four packages include the same core service elements (formation, registered agent, US address and EIN preparation), and each package price includes the state's government fees, which differ from one state to another. The real difference between the states lies in each state's legal and tax nature and its annual obligations, not in the level of service.
Moving an existing company from one state to another (domestication) is a separate legal procedure with its own fees and requirements in each state, and it is not part of the four formation packages. Contact us if you reach that stage and we will set out the route and the exact cost.
No. The decision to open an account or activate a payment gateway always rests with the platform's or bank's own policies, not with the state of formation. We help you prepare your documents and apply, but we do not guarantee or promise acceptance by any platform or bank.
If your company has no actual business activity inside the US and no US trade or business, it usually owes no federal income tax on foreign-source income. You still have an annual filing obligation (Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120) whenever there are reportable transactions between you and your company, and the penalty for not filing is $25,000. Your tax position in your country of residence is your separate responsibility. This is a general explanation; for your exact position, consult a tax specialist.
Yes. A real US address for your government documents is included in all four packages.
LLCs formed inside the US, including every company in our New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming and Delaware packages, are exempt from the BOI report under a final rule from FinCEN issued on 11 August 2026 and effective from 14 August 2026. The remaining requirement applies only to companies formed outside the US and registered to do business there. That is why the BOI report does not appear as a service or a line item in any of our packages. We follow any update from FinCEN, and you can check for yourself at fincen.gov/boi.
In practice, the biggest difference is the annual cost (Delaware's renewal is higher because of its flat $400 tax versus the $60 minimum in Wyoming) and Delaware's specialised court, which a small project usually does not need. For a simple online store with no institutional investment plans, Wyoming is usually the closer fit, but the decision remains yours according to your plan.
They are usually not the customary choice for that particular route; most US investment funds and their lawyers are especially used to Delaware's legal structure. If that is your next milestone, look at the Delaware option.
That is a change to the company's structure (adding a member) with its own procedure in each state, and it can change the company's federal tax classification (from a disregarded entity to a partnership). Contact us when you need it and we will set out the route and the exact cost.