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LLC formation

Start your U.S. LLC from anywhere.

Work with an advisor to choose the right structure, then handle U.S. company formation, business banking, and ongoing tax compliance in one simple portal.

Free account · about three minutes · a licensed professional reviews every order before anything is filed.

Formation: $699 one-time + state fee. EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.

The problem

Forming the LLC is the easy part.

Most founders get their EIN and think they’re done. Then they find out what nobody told them.

Formation sites stop at the paperwork

You get a certificate and an EIN letter. Nobody tells you what’s due next, or when.

Form 5472 catches foreign owners by surprise

Every foreign-owned single-member LLC must file it each year, even with no income. The penalty for missing it is $25,000 per LLC, per year.

Most tax guides assume you have an SSN

If you live abroad, most guides do not cover your situation: getting an EIN without an SSN, banking from overseas, or navigating tax treaties.

How we solve this

One guided formation, start to finish.

From formation to compliance, our licensed team handles it all in one portal.

Formed in any state, by people who know the tax side

Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Florida, and more. We handle the filing and help you choose the state that actually fits your business and tax situation.

EIN, bank account and operating agreement included

FARO obtains your EIN directly from the IRS, even if you don’t have an SSN, and helps you open a U.S. business bank account online. Your first year of registered agent service is included.

Compliance doesn’t stop after formation

Form 5472, annual reports, and registered agent renewals are tracked in your portal and handled by an IRS Enrolled Agent.

Set up to work with
How it works

Three steps, one clear timeline.

You’ll see every stage in your portal and what’s due next.

  1. Day 1 · about three minutes

    Create your account and answer a few questions

    Tell us who owns the company, where you want to register, and what your business does. A licensed expert reviews everything before filing.

  2. 5 business days · 1-3 with priority filing

    We file your LLC with the state

    FARO prepares and files your formation documents, appoints your registered agent, and drafts your operating agreement.

  3. 2–6 weeks · IRS processing

    EIN, bank account and your compliance calendar

    We obtain your EIN, walk you through opening your U.S. business account, and load every deadline into your portal.

Which state?

The right state is where your facts are.

Popular
Most service & online businesses

Wyoming

  • No state income tax, lowest annual fees
  • Strong privacy for owners
  • Simple yearly report
For fundraising
If investors are in your future

Delaware

  • The standard for startups raising capital
  • Court system investors trust
  • Higher franchise tax: worth it only if you need it
Case by case
When the business decides for you

Somewhere else?

  • Buying a rental in Florida? Form where the property is
  • Employees, office, or warehouse in a state? That is your state
  • Selling a lot into one state? That can create nexus, a tax connection you will want to plan for

Not sure? That is the point of the call. We match the state to your facts, and explain why LLC vs C-Corp matters more than the state you pick.

Pricing

Build your order, see the first-year total.

Formation is a one-time flat fee; annual plans are optional.

How many owners will the LLC have?
Compare plansIncludedSingle-member LLC
Formation & setup
LLC formation in any state
Priority filing
EIN (Tax ID)
U.S. business bank account
Operating agreement
Call with a tax expert
Registered agent · first year
Ongoing compliance
Appointed accountant: licensed answers to your technical questions
Compliance calendar in your portal
Business filing · 5472 + pro-forma 1120
Required every year
Annual report / franchise tax
Registered agent renewal
Accounting & advisory
Pre-filing review call
Requires Business filing
Bookkeeping & financial statements
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Annual
Quarterly
Expedited tax preparation
Requires Business filing
Stripe payments setup
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Tax advisory calls
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1 / yr
Unlimited
IRS Tax Protection Program
Add-ons
ITIN application
Timeline
LLC filed with the state
3 to 5 business days
3 to 5 business days
1 to 3 business days
1 to 3 business days
EIN issued by the IRS
2–6 weeks
2–6 weeks
2–6 weeks
2–6 weeks
Lighthouse · Filings + books + advisorIncluded
Formation & setup
LLC formation in any state
Priority filing
EIN (Tax ID)
U.S. business bank account
Operating agreement
Call with a tax expert
Registered agent · first year
Ongoing compliance
Appointed accountant: licensed answers to your technical questions
Compliance calendar in your portal
Business filing · 5472 + pro-forma 1120
Annual report / franchise tax
Registered agent renewal
Accounting & advisory
Pre-filing review call
Bookkeeping & financial statements
Annual
Expedited tax preparation
Stripe payments setup
Tax advisory calls
1 / yr
IRS Tax Protection Program
Add-ons
ITIN application
Timeline
LLC filed with the state
1 to 3 business days
EIN issued by the IRS
2–6 weeks

Formation fees are one-time; annual plans renew each year and can be cancelled before renewal.

Amendments due to our error are always free.

Your portal

One place to run your U.S. company.

Everything in one secure portal. No chasing emails, searching for documents, or wondering what’s due next.

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Norte Studio LLC
Wyoming · Single-member LLC
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Every deadline, tracked

Form 5472 deadlines, annual reports and registered agent renewals, all tracked with timely reminders.

A licensed Enrolled Agent

Know exactly who’s handling your case, with expert support available in English or Spanish.

Flat fees, quoted up front

First-year totals quoted up front, state fee included. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Something we missed? Book a consultation and ask a licensed expert.

Yes. We help non-residents form U.S. LLCs every week. We obtain your EIN from the IRS without an SSN and guide you through opening a U.S. business bank account online. No trip to the U.S. is required.

For most non-resident founders, Wyoming or New Mexico keep costs and paperwork low. Delaware matters if you plan to raise venture capital, and if you have an office, employees or a partner in a specific state, that state usually wins. Every formation includes a call with a tax expert to confirm.

If your LLC is a foreign-owned single-member LLC, you must file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with no income or activity. It is due April 15 and can be extended to October 15. The penalty for missing it starts at $25,000 per year. Our Compass, Lighthouse and Keeper annual plans include this filing. On Harbor, you can add it for $599 per year, or file it on your own.

We prepare and file your formation within 5 business days, or within 1 business day with priority filing, included with Lighthouse and Keeper. Wyoming approves online filings the same day. The IRS typically takes 2–6 weeks to issue your EIN. Most clients are ready to apply for a U.S. business bank account within 3–8 weeks of signing up.

You see the full cost before you pay. Formation is a one-time flat fee: $699 on Harbor, $649 on Compass, $629 on Lighthouse and $599 on Keeper, plus the state filing fee. Annual plans are optional: $1,000 Compass, $2,000 Lighthouse and $2,700 Keeper for a single-member LLC (see the table for multi-member).

Every FARO service includes a clear engagement letter outlining the scope of work and terms. Formation is a one-time payment. Annual plans renew each year and can be cancelled before renewal.

Ready to start your U.S. LLC?