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Business in the US
for immigrants

I help you open a company, choose a structure, and pay taxes correctly

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TL;DR

I help immigrants and people living abroad start a business in the USA. What I do: • LLC (limited liability company) — the most popular structure, the right fit in 9 cases out of 10. My service starts at $250 plus the state fee ($40-$500) • C-Corp (Delaware Inc.) — the standard structure for tech startups planning to raise investment. 21% tax on company profits • S-Corp election — I switch your LLC's tax treatment so you pay less in taxes. For US citizens with income of $80,000+, savings of $5-15 thousand a year • Registration in any of the 50 states + the District of Columbia. I help you choose the best one — where it's cheaper, where it's faster (from 1 day in Wyoming to 2 weeks in Arizona) • EIN (a business tax number) — I obtain it without a US Social Security Number (SSN); for non-residents, 10-14 business days • ITIN (a personal tax number for non-residents) — I'm IRS-accredited (CAA status) and obtain it without mailing your passport to the IRS • Dedicated pages for citizens of Ukraine 🇺🇦, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, and Georgia 🇬🇪 — accounting for tax treaties and local specifics Not sure which company is right for you? Take the 10-question quiz on the "Which company to form in the USA" page — it'll show a recommendation with an explanation.
📅 Updated: May 20, 2026
Starting a business in the USA

Form an LLC or Corporation in the USA — for immigrants and non-residents

Registering an LLC or Corporation in the USA opens access to the American market, banking system, Stripe, and PayPal — regardless of whether you live in Miami, Moscow, Tbilisi, or Dubai. For Russian-speaking entrepreneurs, this is the most sought-after way to legitimize a business for working with American clients and to accept payments in dollars. I help with the full cycle: from the first consultation (choosing a state and structure) to a ready, working LLC with a bank account. Everything is done in Russian, without you having to figure out IRS publications on your own. As a Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA, IRS-authorized), I file the ITIN application in parallel with setting up the company — this lets your first tax return go through without delays. For non-residents (B-1/B-2 visas, no US residency or Green Card): you don't need an SSN, you don't need physical presence in the USA, and you don't need a local address — all of these are handled through a registered agent and remote bank account opening. For immigrants with US residency, we add choosing the optimal structure (LLC vs. S-Corp vs. C-Corp) and tax planning that accounts for federal + state. For US citizens abroad (expats), we account for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and foreign tax credits.
Quiz: which company should you form in the USA?
10 questions → a personalized recommendation of LLC / S-Corp / C-Corp / Sole Prop with an explanation of why. 5 minutes, free.

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Form an LLC from your country — the page will include specifics on tax treaties, banks, and documents

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Georgia

Tax Optimization

The right structure reduces taxes legally

Asset Protection

LLC separates personal assets from business risks

Client Trust

An official company inspires more confidence

Services

What I Do

from $300

LLC Registration

I'll help register an LLC in the right state, obtain an EIN, and set everything up for operations

  • State selection
  • Filing Articles of Organization
  • EIN registration
  • Operating Agreement
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from $400

S-Corp Election

Analysis of S-Corp benefits for your LLC and filing Form 2553 election

  • Tax savings analysis
  • Form 2553
  • Payroll setup
  • First corporate return
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$150

EIN Registration

Employer Identification Number registration for LLC, Corp, or foreign nationals

  • SS-4 filing
  • EIN same day
  • IRS confirmation letter
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from $200

Quarterly Taxes

Calculation and assistance with estimated tax payments (Form 1040-ES)

  • Payment calculation
  • Deadline reminders
  • Amount optimization
  • Penalty reduction
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from $500

Business Return

Annual tax reporting for LLC (1065), S-Corp (1120-S), or C-Corp (1120)

  • Corporate return
  • K-1 for partners
  • Deduction maximization
  • E-filing
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Consultation

Consultation on opening a business in the US

60 minutes — we analyze your situation and build a personalized roadmap

Format
Video call (Zoom / Google Meet) or Telegram
Duration
60 minutes
Language
Russian / English / Ukrainian
Price
On request

What we cover in 60 minutes

1

Situation analysis

Resident or non-resident, owner composition, business specifics (e-commerce, services, investments, freelance), geographic client base, growth and exit plans.

2

State selection

Wyoming, Delaware, Florida, Texas, or your "home" state — which is best for YOU considering taxes, anonymity, fees, and actual place of business.

3

Structure: LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp

Pros and cons of each form for your income and business type. When S-Corp election will save self-employment tax, and when it'll backfire.

4

ITIN, EIN, SSN — what you personally need

EIN for the company (obtained without SSN via fax/mail with Form SS-4), ITIN for personal returns (I submit as CAA along with the first tax return).

5

Bank account

Mercury, Wise Business, Relay, Brex for non-residents (open remotely), Chase / Bank of America / BMO Harris if traveling to the US. We pick the right one for your case.

6

Annual tax plan

Federal income tax + state tax + self-employment tax + estimated quarterly payments. Concrete deadlines and amounts for your expected income.

7

Roadmap and document list

Concrete plan: what we do, what you provide, what documents are needed, how many weeks the full process takes. No fake "1-day" promises — realistic timelines.

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Process

Opening a US business — step-by-step timeline

From first consultation to fully working company with bank account

  1. Day 1

    Consultation

    60-minute video call. We analyze your situation, pick state and structure, build a personalized roadmap and document list. After the call you receive a written summary with action items and timeline.

  2. Day 2–3

    Document preparation

    I prepare Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, and supporting documents. You provide your passport and complete a short questionnaire (owner details, business address, registered agent preference).

  3. Day 4–10

    State LLC registration

    We file Articles with the Secretary of State. Online processing typically 1–7 days (depending on state — Delaware faster, NY slower). After approval you receive a Certificate of Formation.

  4. In parallel

    Operating Agreement

    We sign the Operating Agreement (internal LLC document governing ownership and management). Russian translation of key terms provided. This is not filed with the state but kept by the LLC and banks may request it.

  5. 1–3 weeks

    EIN from IRS

    For non-residents EIN is obtained via fax/mail with Form SS-4. I submit on your behalf — accelerates to 1–2 weeks instead of standard 4–6. Without EIN you cannot open a bank account or accept payments.

  6. Week 3–4

    Bank account

    I help open Mercury / Wise / Relay (for non-residents, remotely) or Chase / Bank of America (if traveling to the US). I prepare the document package and walk you through the application.

  7. Week 4

    Additional registrations

    Sales Tax Certificate (if you sell goods), IRS Employer Tax registration (if hiring employees), Stripe / PayPal accounts. Sales Tax registration is state-specific.

  8. Done

    Ready to operate

    You have: LLC with EIN, US bank account, Operating Agreement, Sales Tax permit (if needed). You can issue invoices, accept payments, hire contractors, and serve customers.

Total: 3–8 weeks depending on state and EIN processing speed. Fastest — Delaware and Wyoming (3–4 weeks). Longest — NY (with Publication requirement, 8+ weeks).

Which state should you form an LLC in?
A comparison of registration fees across 50 states + DC, popular states for non-residents, and choosing the optimal state for your business →
LLC vs S-Corp

Should you switch to S-Corp?

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Your data

$80,000
$20K$500K
$50,000
$20K$80,000
Distribution: $30,000 — No payroll taxes

LLC (Sole Prop)

SE Tax (15.3%)
$12,240
Federal Income Tax
$7,703
Total taxes:$19,943

S-Corporation

Payroll Tax
$7,650
Federal Income Tax
$8,208
Total taxes:$15,858
✓ S-Corp is better! $4,085/yr

At this income level, S-Corp can save on self-employment tax

Discuss the switch

* Estimate only. Consult a specialist for accurate analysis.

Frequently asked questions — opening a US business

Which company to open, what it costs, do you need an SSN — the main questions about US business for immigrants and non-residents

For most Russian-speaking entrepreneurs the optimal choice is an LLC (Limited Liability Company). It protects personal assets from business debts and lawsuits, has flexible default pass-through taxation, is available to non-residents (no SSN, GC, or US residency required), costs little ($200–500 first year + state fees), and can convert to C-Corp later if VC funding becomes a goal. C-Corp is for tech startups planning VC raises. Sole Prop and Partnership lack liability protection. S-Corp is a tax election for LLCs, not a separate form.

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