Rules
LLC formation steps for a US business: what each filing actually produces
Walks through the LLC filing order step by step, naming the document each filing produces, from articles of organization to EIN, licenses and annual reports.
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ein
Rules
LLC formation steps in order: the sequence that avoids rework
The exact order from name check and registered agent to state filing, EIN, operating agreement and bank account, with the dependencies that cause rework.
Guides
How a non-resident owner gets an EIN from the IRS without a Social Security Number
A non-resident owner files paper Form SS-4 by fax or mail, writes Foreign on line 7b, and uses Form W-7 only if the IRS specifically requests it.
Guides
How a foreign LLC owner opens a US business bank account in person
A foreign LLC owner opens a US business bank account in person with an EIN, a signed operating agreement, a passport and a certified utility bill.