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Everything we know about US companies, written down.

State choices, entity types, the IRS forms, banking, sales tax, and what to do every year. Written by the team that files them.

Banking

Wise Business vs Mercury for a US LLC owned from abroad

Compare Wise Business and Mercury for a foreign-owned US LLC, covering fees, currencies, account details, cards, and eligibility.

PowerLaunch Editorial Team · September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Banking

Can a non-resident-owned LLC get a US business credit card?

Non-resident LLC owners usually cannot get a traditional bank credit card, but fintech charge cards that underwrite the business are a realistic alternative.

September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Banking

Setting up Stripe for a US LLC owned from abroad

A step by step guide to getting Stripe working for a foreign-owned US LLC, covering the EIN, bank account, address, and website checks.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Banking

PayPal Business for a US LLC: setup, limits and when to skip it

How to set up PayPal Business for a US LLC, what holds and fees to expect, and when Stripe is the better choice.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Banking

Opening a Mercury account as a non-resident founder: what they check

What Mercury checks for non-resident founders, the documents you need, why accounts get declined, and where to go if they say no.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Banking

How to pay yourself from a US LLC when you live abroad

Learn how to pay yourself from a US LLC while living abroad, why it is not a salary, and how to document transfers correctly.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Banking

How to open a US business bank account as a non-resident (2026), without a US visit

No US visit, no SSN, no 'partner bank' with a fake routing number, a genuine US business account is fully achievable from outside the US in 2026. But the fintechs that make it possible run serious compliance reviews, and most rejections are self-inflicted. Here's the process that passes.

September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Banking

Mercury vs Wise vs Relay: best US business bank account for non-US founders in 2026

Detailed Mercury vs Wise vs Relay comparison for foreign-owned US LLCs. Application requirements, fees, features, and which bank is best for SaaS, e-commerce, and consulting businesses.

September 7, 2026 · 9 min read
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