Who This Is For
This service is built for founders outside the United States who need a real U.S. business footprint — whether to serve U.S. customers, work with U.S. payment processors, or operate a U.S. entity from abroad.
Foreign Entrepreneurs
Founders in Canada, the UK, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, or anywhere else looking to sell into or operate within the U.S. market.
Remote-First Teams
Software teams, agencies, and service businesses that need a U.S. entity for contracts, payment terms, or investor requirements.
E-Commerce & SaaS
Sellers and app founders who need a U.S. business address to register with U.S. platforms, processors, and marketplaces.
What Is Included
Our international package covers the four building blocks of a legitimate U.S. business presence:
- Real U.S. street address — a DeSoto, Texas address you can use on your LLC, contracts, and business accounts (not a PO Box)
- Texas LLC formation — we prepare and file your Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State
- EIN application — we prepare IRS Form SS-4 and file by fax or mail on your behalf (the only method available for non-SSN applicants)
- USPS Form 1583 with remote online notarization — we coordinate a licensed notary for your remote video session, anywhere in the world with a passport
What You Will Need
- A valid passport (required for the Form 1583 notarization and EIN application)
- A second ID or address-confirming document (another government ID, utility bill, or bank statement in your name)
- Your home country address for the USPS form and IRS application
- A name for your LLC and a brief description of your business activity for the EIN form
- Internet access for the remote notary video session (10–15 minutes, phone or computer)
Honest Timeline Expectations
We want you to plan accurately, so here are realistic timelines for each step:
Business Address
Once your notarized Form 1583 is verified, your DeSoto, TX address is active and ready to use. The remote notary session is typically scheduled within one business day of signup.
Texas LLC Formation
The Texas Secretary of State typically processes online LLC filings in 3–5 business days. You receive a stamped Certificate of Formation confirming your LLC exists. The $300 state filing fee is included.
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
This is where international founders must plan carefully. Because you do not have a U.S. Social Security Number, you cannot use the IRS online EIN application — that tool is restricted to SSN holders. The alternative is IRS Form SS-4 submitted by fax or mail. The IRS currently takes approximately 4–6 weeks to issue an EIN by this method. We prepare and submit the form for you and notify you when the EIN arrives.
Do not plan business-critical steps (opening a bank account, invoicing U.S. clients under your EIN, filing taxes) around a week-long turnaround. The fax/mail method is the only IRS-authorized path for foreign applicants, and processing takes several weeks. There is no expedited option. Anyone who claims otherwise is either using an ITIN workaround (different situation) or overstating timelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to visit the United States at any point?
No. Everything in our international package is completed remotely. The Texas LLC is filed online, the USPS Form 1583 is notarized via video call, and the EIN application is submitted by fax. You do not need to visit the U.S. at any stage.
Do I need a U.S. Social Security Number?
No. Your passport is sufficient to complete the USPS Form 1583 notarization and the Texas LLC formation. For the EIN, the IRS has a specific process for foreign applicants without an SSN — IRS Form SS-4 submitted by fax or mail. It takes longer than the online process, but it is the correct, IRS-authorized method.
Can I use any passport for the notarization?
A valid passport from any country is accepted for USPS Form 1583. The notary will confirm it is current and unexpired. Most national ID cards are also accepted — your notary will confirm what they can accept during scheduling.
Can I open a U.S. bank account as a foreign founder?
This is an area where we want to be clear about what we can and cannot help with. Traditional U.S. banks (Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo) typically require in-person visit or U.S. residency for account opening. We cannot help with in-person banking requirements. However, financial technology companies such as Mercury, Relay, and Wise do offer U.S.-based business accounts to foreign-owned LLCs with varying requirements. We can share general information about these options, but we do not guarantee account approval with any bank or fintech — that is between you and the financial institution. Ask us what documentation you will need to have ready.
Do I need to pay U.S. taxes as a foreign founder?
U.S. tax obligations for foreign-owned LLCs depend on where business activity takes place and whether the LLC has U.S.-source income. This is a question for a U.S. tax professional — we are a filing and mail service, not a tax advisor. We can refer you to qualified CPAs who work with international founders.
What is your home country address used for?
Your foreign home address is used on USPS Form 1583 (the form simply requires your actual residential address — it does not need to be a U.S. address) and on the IRS Form SS-4. This is standard; your U.S. business address for day-to-day operations is the DeSoto, TX address we provide.
Last updated: July 9, 2026