If you’re searching how to open a company in usa non resident, you probably want a practical path—without immigration status hurdles or expensive trial-and-error. The good news: U.S. law allows non-residents to form and own companies. The challenge is acceptance: getting banks, payment processors, marketplaces, landlords, and even foreign authorities to approve your documents on the first attempt.
Riveros Corp exists for that exact outcome. We form your LLC or corporation, obtain your EIN even if you don’t have an SSN, draft bank-readable governance, and assemble a bank-ready package. If you’ll use the documents abroad, we coordinate apostille or authentication/legalization as required. Our north star is simple: one signature, one submission, approved.
What you can form as a non-resident (and why it matters)
LLC vs. Corporation—choose the frame that fits your plan
LLC: contract-driven, flexible management (member-managed or manager-managed), pass-through tax by default (coordinate with your advisor). Banks and PSPs understand it well when paired with a clean Operating Agreement.
Corporation (Inc.): stock-based, board + officers, formal governance. Preferred when you’ll court institutional investors or run stock option plans.
Riveros Corp helps you match the entity to your goals, then drafts Operating Agreement (LLC) or Bylaws (Corp.) that underwriters can actually read.
The core building blocks (no residency required)
1) A compliant name and a registered agent
Every state needs a designator (LLC, Inc., Corporation) and forbids certain restricted words without approvals. You must also appoint a registered agent with a physical address in the formation state to receive official notices.
Our role: availability checks, polite naming tweaks, and a reliable registered agent from day one.
2) Formation filing: Articles
LLC: Articles of Organization
Corporation: Articles of Incorporation (authorized shares, registered agent, principal address, etc.)
Once the state stamps these Articles, your entity legally exists.
Our role: we file and secure state-stamped copies, plus certified copies if your bank will request them.
3) Governance: make it bank-readable
LLC → Operating Agreement
Corporation → Bylaws + organizational consents (board setup, officers, initial issuances, banking authority)
Banks, PSPs, and landlords ask for these even if the state doesn’t file them.
Our role: we draft governance that matches your Articles, uses clear authority clauses, and anticipates real-world onboarding.
4) Federal tax ID: your EIN (with or without SSN)
Non-residents can obtain an EIN. Proof comes as the IRS CP-575 (assignment) or 147C (verification).
Our role: we submit the EIN request through the correct IRS channel for founders without SSN, deliver valid proof, and prepare a clean W-9 matched to your entity name.
The bank-ready package (what institutions actually ask for)
Opening a U.S. business account or passing PSP KYB (Know Your Business) typically requires:
Articles (state-stamped)
Operating Agreement or Bylaws
EIN proof (IRS CP-575 or 147C) and a consistent W-9
Certificate of Good Standing/Status (recent—often within 30–90 days)
Authority certificates and banking resolutions naming who can open and operate accounts
Government-issued ID for control persons; sometimes proof of address
In some cases, notarized signatures or certificates
Riveros Corp compiles this in one coherent, consistent folder. Need notarization? We arrange Remote Online Notarization (credential analysis, KBA, biometrics/liveness, recorded video call) or in-person notarization when a recipient prefers wet-ink. Timeframes may vary.
State choice for non-residents: what actually moves the needle
There’s no single “best” state for everyone. Consider:
Where you will sell or hire (nexus can trigger state registrations and taxes).
Banking preference and marketplace rules. Some banks are fine with remote onboarding; others want proximity or specific documents.
Annual maintenance rhythm: reports, franchise tax, and document refreshes.
Riveros Corp maps your use case, then recommends a formation state that balances acceptance, maintenance, and timelines.
Name availability and trademark friction (reduce rework)
A state may approve a name that still collides with a federal trademark. Before you spend on branding, we run a practical risk scan and line up two backups in case your first choice is taken. If the state flags a conflict at filing, we pivot to your next option without losing momentum.
Can you do all this while living abroad?
Yes. You can authorize us to complete formation, EIN, governance, notarization, Good Standing, certified copies, and even prepare apostille for documents destined for foreign authorities. You’ll review and sign electronically; when notarization is required, we schedule RON at a time that fits your time zone. Originals ship securely. Timeframes may vary.
International use: when you’ll need an apostille or legalization
If a bank or registry outside the U.S. will review your file, they usually ask for:
Certificate of Good Standing (state officer’s signature) → apostille for Hague countries, or authentication/legalization for non-Hague
Sometimes a certified copy of Articles or a notarized officer/manager certificate (then the apostille authenticates the notary’s signature)
Translations with a translator’s notarized statement, depending on the recipient
Riveros Corp confirms the recipient’s rulebook first, then selects the exact piece to apostille so you don’t sign twice.
The Riveros Corp way: acceptance-first, end-to-end
1) Discovery
We ask where you’ll bank, sell, or register on marketplaces; whether you need DBA(s); and whether your documents will travel abroad. This decides state choice, governance, and any apostille pathway.
2) Formation
We check name availability, install your registered agent, and file your Articles (LLC or corporation). We time certified copies to align with later asks.
3) Governance drafting
We deliver Operating Agreement or Bylaws, plus organizational resolutions and member/manager or officer certificates. Language is concise and bank-readable.
4) EIN procurement
We obtain your EIN from the IRS—with or without SSN—and provide CP-575 or 147C. We also prepare a clean W-9.
5) Bank-ready prep
We assemble Articles, governance, EIN proof, W-9, authority certificates, and—if needed—Good Standing. When a recipient requests notarization, we coordinate RON or in-person signing.
6) Apostille / legalization (optional)
If foreign use is expected, we select the right document to apostille (Good Standing, certified Articles, or a notarized corporate certificate) and manage translations.
7) Delivery & support
We provide verifiable PDFs when available and ship originals. After launch, we handle amendments, DBAs, foreign state registrations, and annual maintenance.
Throughout, we keep your names, addresses, and roles identical across state, IRS, W-9, and banking—so systems match you without manual review.
Common non-resident pitfalls (and how we prevent them)
Using the SS-4 as EIN proof: banks reject it; they want CP-575 or 147C. We supply the correct letter.
Name/address mismatches: tiny punctuation differences trigger KYB holds. We harmonize every field.
Ordering Good Standing too early: it “ages out” before the bank appointment. We time issuance to the recipient’s window.
Apostilling the wrong piece: we confirm acceptance and apostille the state officer or notary signature the receiver actually accepts.
Skipping governance: a missing Operating Agreement/Bylaws creates delays. We deliver bank-readable governance from the start.
Sample use cases we handle every week
Cross-border e-commerce team: Florida LLC, Operating Agreement, EIN without SSN, Good Standing timed for marketplace onboarding, RON for signatures.
Foreign SaaS founder: Delaware corporation, Bylaws, officer appointments, cap table starter, EIN, authority certificates; Good Standing + apostille for a foreign bank.
Consulting duo abroad: manager-managed LLC, EIN without SSN, notarized manager certificate for a U.S. landlord; W-9 and clean bank packet.
Each case uses the same core structure—just adapted to the recipient’s checklist.
Why Riveros Corp
Non-resident friendly: formation, EIN without SSN, notarization, and bank-ready packaging—fully remote.
Acceptance-first drafting: Operating Agreement/Bylaws and certificates written for real reviewers, not just for a file cabinet.
End-to-end coordination: Articles, EIN, Good Standing, certified copies, apostille/legalization, and clean W-9.
Consistency across systems: names, addresses, and roles aligned to avoid KYB mismatches.
Ongoing support: amendments, DBAs, foreign registrations, annual maintenance. Timeframes may vary.
Ready to stop searching how to open a company in usa non resident and start operating? Contact Riveros Corp. We’ll form your entity, obtain your EIN even if you don’t have an SSN, draft bank-readable governance, and compile a bank-ready package. If your documents must travel, we’ll route the apostille. One signature, one submission—approved.
FAQ
1) Do I need to be in the U.S. to form a company?
No. You can form remotely. We file your Articles, draft governance, obtain EIN, and prepare your bank-ready package.
2) Can I get an EIN without an SSN?
Yes. We obtain EINs for non-residents through IRS procedures that don’t require an SSN. You’ll receive CP-575 or 147C as proof.
3) Which is better for a non-resident: LLC or corporation?
It depends on your goals. LLCs offer flexibility; corporations fit investor-driven plans. We help you choose and deliver bank-readable documents.
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