US Founder Stack helps non-US founders understand the practical path for forming and operating a US company from abroad.
Match provider scope to formation, agent, mailbox, banking, or compliance work.
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Name the setup role
Decide whether the provider is solving formation, agent, mailbox, banking, payments, or compliance.
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Check founder fit
Compare supported countries, entity types, documents, onboarding friction, and support expectations.
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Compare true costs
Look past the first-year price: renewal fees, forwarding, add-ons, state fees, and cancellation terms matter.
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Pick backup options
Keep a second provider path for banking, mailbox, or payment workflows when approval is uncertain.
Provider support is not approval control.
- Compare by the job you need done, not by the broadest headline promise.
- Use reviews, comparisons, and official pages together before paying.
What we cover
- US LLC and company formation basics for non-US residents.
- Registered agent, virtual mailbox, virtual office, and business address roles.
- EIN, banking, fintech, and payment-platform readiness.
- Provider reviews and comparisons with clear caveats.
What we do not promise
We do not provide legal, tax, accounting, banking, financial, or immigration advice. We also do not guarantee EIN timing, bank approval, Stripe approval, marketplace approval, provider acceptance, or tax outcomes.
How to use the site
Begin with Start Here, then use the topic guides before comparing providers. Always verify current official and provider requirements before filing forms, buying address services, or submitting banking and platform applications.