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.
What documents you need to form a US LLC as a non-resident
Learn exactly which documents a non-resident needs to form a US LLC, what banks ask for later, and how PowerLaunch's onboarding form works.
What a formation service should include, and what to check before you pay
A checklist for choosing a US LLC or C-Corp formation service, plus the hidden fees to check for before you pay.
Registering a US trademark from abroad: the basics before you file
A plain guide to filing a US trademark from abroad, covering the USPTO attorney rule, classes, timelines, and when to wait until after formation.
30 more US company terms, plainly defined
A plain English glossary of 30 more US company terms, from apostille to operating agreement amendments, for founders running a US LLC or C-corp.
Your first 90 days with a US LLC: the checklist
A 90-day checklist for new US LLC owners: documents, EIN, bank, Stripe, operating agreement, bookkeeping and your first filing dates.
What a US LLC really costs per year, in real numbers
See real year one and year two US LLC costs by plan and state, plus what PowerLaunch pricing does not cover.
Registered agent vs business address vs mailing address: three jobs, not one
Registered agent, business address, and mailing address do different jobs. Here is what each one means for your LLC or C-Corp.
Single-member or multi-member LLC: how to decide before you file
Compare single-member and multi-member LLC tax treatment, 5472 rules for foreign owners, and how to change structure later.
Operating agreement vs bylaws: what your US company actually needs
Learn the difference between an LLC operating agreement and corporate bylaws, why banks need one, and what clauses actually matter.
Two or more owners in different countries: how a multi-member US LLC works
How a US LLC works when two or more owners live in different countries, covering tax treatment, withholding, the operating agreement, and banking.
Ten mistakes first-time non-US founders make with a US LLC
Ten common US LLC mistakes non-US founders make, from wrong-state picks to missed Form 5472, and how to avoid them.
Member-managed or manager-managed: the LLC choice nobody explains
Member-managed or manager-managed LLC: what each means, who it suits, what shows up in state filings, and how to change it.
Naming your LLC: rules, endings and availability checks
Learn the naming rules for a US LLC, from required endings to restricted words, and how PowerLaunch checks availability before filing.
Is a US LLC worth it if you have no US customers?
A US LLC can help even without US customers, but it adds cost and filings. Here is how to decide.
How long it really takes to set up a US LLC from abroad, step by step
A realistic day-by-day timeline for forming a US LLC from abroad, from filing to EIN, bank approval, and your first invoice.
Does a US LLC need a US office, employees or a US director?
Learn what a US LLC actually requires, no office, no employees, no US director, just a registered agent and the right filings.
Does owning a US LLC get you a US visa? What it does and does not do
Owning a US LLC does not give you a visa or immigration status, here is what forming a company actually does and does not do.
Do you need a visa or a US visit to form and run a US LLC?
Learn whether you need a visa or a US trip to form an LLC, get an EIN, or open a business bank account.
Trading under a different name: DBAs for a US LLC
A plain guide to DBAs for a US LLC, covering when you need one, state and county rules, and how banks and Stripe treat them.
Can you convert a US LLC to a C-Corp later, and when should you?
Learn how and when to convert a US LLC to a C-Corp, what changes with taxes and equity, and how PowerLaunch supports the switch.
Can your existing company own the US LLC? Foreign parent structures
A guide to owning a US LLC through your existing foreign company, covering EIN steps, bank KYC, and Form 5472 filing.
Can you use your home address abroad for a US LLC?
Learn which US LLC address goes where, what banks and Stripe require, and why using your home address abroad on public filings can be risky.
Can you be your own registered agent from outside the US?
Learn why founders outside the US cannot serve as their own registered agent, and how PowerLaunch arranges this through a licensed partner.
Can a non-US resident own a US LLC? Yes, and here is exactly how
Yes, non-US residents can own a US LLC. Here is who qualifies, what you actually need, and the fastest states to file in.
Your US company, filed this week.
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