Studio Panama Italia guarantees the legally compliant opening of a US LLC and other companies in the United States. Furthermore, the lawyers at Studio Panama Italia always recommend that, before contacting us or another resident agent, you discuss with an accountant or tax advisor in your country of tax residence the pros and cons of owning a US LLC and how to legally maintain it while complying with the tax and legal obligations required by your country of residence.

Opening an LLC in the United States means creating an American limited liability company. This also means registering for VAT in the United States.

Starting an LLC or corporation in the United States, such as registering a US LLC in Delaware or opening a US LLC in Florida, is an option that opens up the vast North American market. The North American or US corporate sector is currently the largest in the world.

With Studio Panama Italia you can request without traveling: EIN for your LLC and ITIN for your natural person

A multi-trillion-dollar industry that boasts a virtually indestructible economic weapon in the services, consumer, prosumer, IT, logistics, and banking sectors, unmatched in size, flows, and movements by any other country or macro-area on the planet. Even the European single market, which exceeds the American one in terms of flows, is inextricably linked economically to the North American one.

The American corporate sector is also expanding by integrating other macro areas of the region through various free trade agreements, such as Mexico and Canada, for example, united by the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, which replaced the previous free trade agreement between the three countries on July 1, 2020. LLCs, Corporations and LLPs are the companies that normally do business in the USA. LLCs are the most widely used structures when it comes to sole ownership.

Opening an American LLC and its operational advantages:

• Opening a company in the United States as a US LLC allows you to benefit from the American tax relief, which means that the company is required to file simple tax return forms every year on any turnover generated outside the US.
• Opening a company in the US as a US corporation or LLC also includes opening a bank account for the US company. Excellent business tools with a strong technological background and exemplary customer support.
• Owning a US company, such as a US LLC, allows you to operate with transparency. You'll boast a whitelist position thanks to the presence of a respected North American company.

*Legal advice: An American LLC or Limited Liability Company can also serve as an international holding company, operating with multiple international companies. An American LLC functions well as a holding company for companies in Panama, the Seychelles, Belize, Nevis, Hong Kong, and the Cook Islands. Visit the page dedicated to US services for you in Italy.

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Opening an LLC in the United States is the fastest way to sell in the US with limited liability and clear rules. It works even if you don't live there: prepare the documentation, obtain an EIN, and start banking compliantly. Here you'll find only what you really need: when it's convenient, requirements, choosing a state, operational steps, formalities, pricing, and frequently asked questions. No unrealistic promises: follow the method and get off to a clean start, without unnecessary obstacles.

Why choose a US LLC

• Limits personal liability.
• Flexible tax (pass-through by default).
• Credibility with US customers, marketplaces, and partners.
• Fast process and standard documents.
• Remotely manageable with standard KYC/AML procedures.

When it is not a good idea to open an LLC

• If you sell steadily in one or more states and don't want to manage local tax registrations (nexus).
• If you seek "absolute" public anonymity: today there are obligations of transparency towards the authorities.
• If you don't want to take care of minimal accounting and deadlines.

Minimum requirements for opening an LLC (even for non-residents)

• Registered Agent in the chosen state.
• EIN for tax and banking reporting; ITIN if required.
• Nexus assessment for state sales/services taxes.

American States Compared in Simple Words

Delaware: Superior governance, widely used by investors and holding companies operating in multiple states.
Wyoming: Streamlined recurring costs, convenient and straightforward management for SMEs and e-commerce businesses.
New Mexico: Reduced state requirements, suitable for simple structures or "lightweight" holding companies.
Florida: Useful if you operate/hire in Florida or want local banking relationships.

Operational steps to incorporate an American company

1. Select the state and verify the name.

2. We file the documents and appoint the Registered Agent.

3. We prepare the Operating Agreement (even single-member).

4. We require the EIN and, if needed, the ITIN.

5. We open bank/fintech account and payment gateways if eligible.

6. We set up accounting and deadline calendars.

Bank Accounts and Payments for US LLCs

• US banks: Requires EIN, corporate documents, and KYC; sometimes physical presence.
• Fintech/online: Remote onboarding with rigorous KYC; eligibility by industry.
• Payment gateways: Active only if the business complies with their policies.

Essential requirements for managing an LLC

• EIN for tax and banking purposes.
• Sales tax/economic nexus: If you exceed thresholds in a state, register and pay.
• In some cases, LLCs with foreign ownership may require specific IRS reporting.
• Clean bookkeeping and accounting: We provide templates and checklists.

Prices Studio Panama Italy

• Opening a Delaware LLC: $800 one-time fee.
• Opening an LLC in Wyoming, New Mexico, Florida, and other states: $550 one-time fee.
Note: Annual state fees, Registered Agent, and optional services are separate depending on the state and solution chosen.

Quick FAQs about LLCs in the USA

Can I open an LLC if I don't live in the US?
Yes. Everything can be done remotely, while complying with KYC/AML procedures and tax obligations.

Do you need an EIN to open an account?
Yes, for traditional banks; fintechs require it for full operation.

Which is better: Wyoming or Delaware?
Wyoming is streamlined and inexpensive; Delaware is preferred by multi-state investors and holding companies. New Mexico has fewer formalities.

Am I tax-free with an LLC?
It depends on where you sell (nexus), the type of business, and your personal situation. In some cases, registration and filings are required even without direct U.S. tax.

How long does it take?
Setup takes 1–5 business days, EIN takes 1–7 days, account takes 3–10 days depending on your bank/fintech and profile.

What does our service include?
Profile analysis, status selection, procedures and filing, Operating Agreement, EIN, banking assistance, compliance checklist, and deadline calendar.

Opening a Delaware LLC and opening a U.S. bank account online

You can open an American LLC like opening a Delaware LLC or opening an LLC in Wyoming or New Mexico or any other North American state and simultaneously open a corporate bank account for the American company in a real American bank account at Bank of America rather than Chase or Wells Fargo.

But how do you open an American LLC and a U.S. bank account online and remotely from Italy? To open a U.S. LLC with a registered bank account, you must appoint us as managers of the LLC you are opening.

The bank must be able to have a manager of the LLC sign. If this form of account opening isn't suitable or comfortable for you, you'll have to travel to the US and waste 15 minutes of your vacation to sign the US bank account opening form. If you decide to open an account with us, we accept:

• San Francisco, California, Union Square 94102 USA
•  Miami Beach, Florida, Lincoln Road, 33139 USA

Which American LLC to open: Delaware, Wyoming, New Mexico.

When it comes to opening an American LLC, which LLC should you open? We've selected the most suitable LLCs in the US corporate landscape for you. They're also the most sought-after for obvious reasons of convenience, anonymity, and flexibility. The most interesting are Delaware LLCs, Wyoming LLCs , New Mexico LLCs , and Florida LLCs.

How is an American LLC structured?

An American LLC is made up of various documents, many of which are optional and flexible, meaning you can change them as you wish once you have opened your US LLC.

An American LLC consists of an Incorporation number

A US LLC has an incorporation number called Filing Number, this number identifies your company with the State of Opening and is necessary to pay renewals with the State if required, apply for licenses or DBA, Doing Business As.

An American LLC consists of a Certificate of Organization

Once incorporated, an American LLC receives from the state in which it was incorporated a Certificate of Organization, which states who the founder, the organizer and the Resident Agent are.

For the Organization Statute it is necessary:

A US LLC can have an operating agreement

Better known as an Operating Agreement, although optional, it is the most important document. An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that defines the rights and responsibilities of each LLC member and describes the operating terms of the organization. Many states require LLCs to have an operating agreement. While an operating agreement is not required in all states, we recommend having one.

An American LLC requires a Resident Agent or Legal Representative

A resident agent is a third party registered in the same state where your business is located. The resident agent is appointed to receive and send official documents on your behalf, such as service of process, official government notices, tax forms, and notice of legal proceedings.

If you incorporate in the state where you live, you can be the resident agent for the business yourself, otherwise you will need to use, for example, us to act as your resident agent in the USA.

Many people can't travel to the US to open a US bank account for a US LLC. It's easy to open an account for your own US LLC through Wise or online banks like Mercury.com.

Online POS for physical cards 

If you need to use credit cards, therefore to swipe them or use the PAN data of a customer's credit card, by opening a bank account on Mercury or a physical US bank account you can use Stripe or the Payment App that relies on Stripe to transform your smartphone into a limitless POS terminal on which to swipe credit cards globally.

What tax obligations does an American LLC have?

Opening an American LLC is just the tip of the iceberg of a much more extensive process. American LLCs, like Delaware LLCs or any other LLCs opened in the US, have mandatory federal requirements and may or may not have state tax requirements (local, i.e., in the state where the LLC is incorporated). Remember that the United States is a federation of states, each independent from the other for tax purposes, and each has its own taxes and duties that are not present, or are present differently, in others.

For businesses, starting a company in the United States doesn't mean not paying taxes. It means incorporating a legal entity governed by that state's laws and, therefore, paying federal taxes, just like in any other state. Furthermore, in the United States, state taxation is based on economic presence (sales and customers, even without a physical presence in the state), a tax criterion known as economic nexus . For example, in California, this criterion is considered for any company with a turnover of more than $200,000.

At the Federal level, all US LLCs, regardless of the state in which they are opened, are required by law to file forms with the IRS before the end of the tax year. Foreign-Owned US LLCs, i.e. those 100% owned by foreigners who are not residents of the United States, are required to prepare and send Forms 5472 and 1120 to the IRS, Internal Revenue Service. American LLCs that operate transactions via credit cards or PayPal will also have to complete a specific form.

Submitting these forms does not trigger any federal tax or accounting obligations, and therefore does not generate any tax collection. It is merely a bureaucratic and financial requirement with no tax implications. We provide accounting services for this purpose upon request. Opening a US LLC therefore requires completing IRS Forms 5472 and 1120, but never requires paying taxes in the US because the LLC is foreign-owned.

We always recommend that anyone wishing to open an American LLC obtain an American ITIN in addition to the EIN, as this simplifies various American bureaucratic procedures when it comes to solving or completing corporate paperwork (mortgages, loans, credit cards, etc.).

Consider opening an American LLC just the first step of many others to add to your “corporate package” to be 100% sure of putting yourself in the best conditions to work without problems in the future.

If you are interested in American LLCs, contact us. Also, don't forget that operating offshore requires you to be properly covered with a new tax residency in a country with territorial taxation, such as a Panamanian Residency or a Paraguayan Residency.

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Opening an LLC and territorial taxation

US LLC taxation is interesting. Opening a US LLC and other companies in the United States is a process that opens up new career opportunities. Having a presence in this corporate sector is vital for entrepreneurs who export or offer services to or from the US to the world. Opening a US company such as an LLC is particularly advantageous for those who generate revenue outside the US.

By legally taking advantage of the Territorial Taxation, an Italian or foreign citizen can legally open an LLC in the United States as a non-resident foreigner and make his LLC foreign-owned, legally request an EIN and automatically open a bank account in the USA by taking advantage of various interesting situations.

American companies such as LLCs or Corporations are required to file an EIN for legal, due diligence, banking, asset management, and IRS reporting purposes. Opening a US company without an EIN, such as opening a US LLC without an EIN, will result in wasted money and your LLC or any other US company becoming unusable and unusable.

When deciding how to start an LLC, there are several types of LLCs to choose from. Understanding the available LLC structures is essential for selecting a business model that best aligns with the nature of your business and the way you intend to operate. These LLC structures include:

• Single-Member LLC : This LLC is owned and operated by a single person. While similar to a sole proprietorship, this LLC offers additional tax benefits and liability protection.
• Multimember LLC: Standard LLCs with more than one member, often divided into manager-managed or member-managed entities.
• L3Cs: These entities, also known as “limited liability companies,” serve as a bridge between nonprofit LLCs and for-profit LLCs where the business cause remains the primary focus, rather than profit.
• Series LLC : Series LLCs are multi-level corporate structures in which the top-level LLC owns a series of lower-level LLCs through unlimited segregation. Each LLC in the series operates largely independently of the other; their assets are also largely segregated.
• PLLC: A specialized LLC, this type of business formation is only available to certain licensed professionals.
• Restricted LLC : Restricted LLCs are tax-free for the first 10 years of incorporation. Likewise, they cannot make distributions to members. The LLC's limited liability must be stated in its articles of incorporation.

When naming your LLC, you should be careful not to use a name vaguely similar to other LLCs in the state where you intend to incorporate. You can check whether your chosen name exists in the state's database for your chosen state.

NAICS

To open an LLC you need to know your corresponding NAICS number, which Canada, the United States and Mexico adhere to and stands for North American Industrial Classification System.

It consists of a 6-digit code, and the code depends on the type of business the LLC will operate. Starting in 2022, when opening an LLC, it is mandatory to provide us with the correct code during the registration process. You can obtain the code for free here.

To open a company in the United States with Studio Panama Italia, a physical presence in the United States and duly registered with the Register of Resident Agents and Organizers of American companies in the United States, choose your state and write to us at info@studiopanamaitalia.com. Opening an LLC is a serious step, to be undertaken with certified, proven, experienced, and legally authorized personnel. If you have any questions about forming a US LLC, please request a paid consultation with us. For a fully refundable fee of €199 upon your first order with us, we can dispel all your doubts.

Having a US address isn't necessary in some specific cases. You need real proof that you live or work there. But what if your business is online, or you've opened an LLC remotely and have a US address purchased, perhaps through our or other services?

You need to have a real, not a fake, user account to pay and receive a real paper invoice or bill (PDFs are not used in the US), to give it to whoever requests it, such as banks, credit unions, and the government. A foreign address and resident agent office can also be used for routine communications with the state and banks.

To access a legitimate Amazon FBA account, you need to do so through a US LLC. Amazon greatly supports international users in setting up a US LLC to run their online store via Amazon FBA. Amazon FBA allows you to open a store quickly in just a few hours with a US LLC, and is typically up and running within 8 to 24 hours of registering your LLC with Amazon FBA.

Amazon strongly supports the use of a US LLC to conduct commercial trading through its platforms for obvious reasons:

• Limited Liability, only present in favor of the seller when operating through a US LLC
• Tax reduction, only available when operating an Amazon FBA via a US LLC
• Simplification of annual tax payment and collection forms, only available through Amazon FBA registration of a US LLC
• Privacy on the part of the seller, who can sell his products on the store through Amazon FBA with an American LLC and not put his name and surname on the Amazon store
• Offer a highly professional presentation and image of your Amazon FBA store, only through the use of the American LLC name
• Accessibility and increased ease of acceptance into the Amazon FBA program when using a US LLC
• You pay zero taxes using a US LLC on Amazon FBA in many cases.

It therefore goes without saying that the LLC + Amazon FBA combination is the ideal and correct choice for starting a business through Amazon.

All American LLCs are welcome by Amazon FBA, without any particular preferences, you can rely on our experience now tested over the years as a point of reference for those who invest in Amazon FBA and do so through our proven American LLCs.

Opening an LLC in the United States is currently one of the smartest solutions for those running an e-commerce business or working as digital nomads. With a US LLC, you can collect funds in US dollars, use global payment gateways like Stripe, PayPal, and Mercury, and present yourself on international marketplaces with a strong and transparent corporate identity. Unlike European companies, a US LLC allows for streamlined management, flexible taxation, and 100% remote operation, even if you live in Italy or Latin America. This is a huge advantage for digital nomads: you can invoice customers worldwide while maintaining a streamlined structure that complies with international tax regulations. Furthermore, US banks and fintechs offer multi-currency accounts, physical and virtual cards, and full compatibility with platforms like Amazon FBA, Shopify, and Upwork. A US LLC is therefore the perfect tool for scaling an online business without geographical limitations, maintaining legal credibility and operational stability. With Studio Panama Italia, you can open your US LLC in just a few days, obtain an EIN and bank account, and manage the entire tax cycle remotely, legally, securely, and optimized for your global lifestyle.

To open a Stripe account for your LLC, you'll need to have the LLC set up according to the legal and banking standards required to be accepted by Stripe. Not all LLCs are accepted by Stripe, and this depends on who opens it and how.

Once you have formed the LLC that will open a Stripe account according to the required parameters, you will need to open a Stripe account for your LLC:

• EIN that we provide in all our services
• A real physical American address that we provide
• An American telephone number only from some US states
• Passport
• An already online website that showcases the nature of your services
• An account to connect it to in such an American case, like Mercury

Opening a Stripe account for your US LLC is particularly simple once you meet all the requirements listed above, requirements that we officially provide to all our customers.

Studio Panama Italia offers the best platform available today to operate blindly and without delay, doubts or perplexities to become a resident in Portugal through the well-known NHR program, Non Habitual Resident Program; incorporating our American LLCs designed specifically for the occasion.

The Portuguese NHR program allows individuals to establish tax residency in Portugal while benefiting from reduced income tax rates for the first 10 years. With the Portuguese NHR program, you are not required to meet any minimum or maximum number of days in Portugal to qualify for residency. You can optimize your NHR in Portugal by establishing a US LLC.

The aim of the NHR program is to attract investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals to contribute to Portugal's economy and culture.

When you decide to join Portugal's NHR program, you'll obtain non-habitual resident status in Portugal, and you can do so with a U.S. LLC. By becoming a NHR resident in Portugal with a U.S. LLC, you can benefit from a flat income tax rate of 20% on qualifying income for 10 years instead of paying higher taxes in your home country.

This flat income tax rate is lower than the tax rates typically imposed by Portugal and is also significantly lower than US tax rates, in the case of particularly high incomes.

When you optimize for non-habitual residence in Portugal (NHR) and do so with a US LLC, you can enjoy tax exemptions on certain types of foreign income, including passive income such as dividends, interest, and rental income, which can significantly reduce your overall tax burden.

Every little bit adds up, and the ability to save or reinvest dividends, interest, and even rental income can help you build wealth and financial well-being much faster. The best LLCs for NHR Portugal are New Mexico LLCs . Contact us to get started.