The Complete Non-Resident US LLC, 0% Tax & US Banking Blueprint

1.Can Non-US Residents Legally Own a US LLC?

Yes, 100% legally. Under US federal and state commercial laws, there is no citizenship, residency, or green card requirement to own or manage a US Limited Liability Company.

2.The 0% US Federal Income Tax Rule (ETBUS Breakdown)

A single-member LLC owned by a non-US resident is classified by the IRS as a "Disregarded Entity" for tax purposes (Pass-through).

Under US Internal Revenue Code, you owe 0% US federal income tax if:

• You do NOT have a physical office, employees, or dependent agents located in the United States.
• You do NOT spend 183+ days in the US (not a tax resident).
• Your business activities do not constitute ETBUS (Engaged in Trade or Business within the US).

* Annual mandatory IRS reporting still applies: Form 5472 + Pro-forma Form 1120 must be submitted each year.

3.Wyoming vs. New Mexico Comparison

4.Unlocking US Stripe & Mercury Bank

To open an FDIC-insured US business bank account (such as Mercury or Wise Business) and a US Stripe account, banks require three essential documents:

1. Certified Articles of Organization: Stamped by Wyoming or New Mexico state registry.
2. Official IRS EIN (Tax ID): Form CP-575 or 147C issued by the IRS.
3. Custom Operating Agreement: Outlining your 100% membership ownership and signing authority.