Guides for forming and running your US company
Formation
A complete, practical guide to forming a US LLC while living in an Arab country: state, agent, EIN, bank account, payment gateway, and yearly obligations.
An honest Wyoming vs Delaware comparison for the non-resident founder: cost, privacy, taxes, when Delaware makes sense, and why Wyoming stays the default for most.
An honest, line-by-line breakdown of what it costs a non-resident to start and run a US LLC in 2026, separating government fees from service fees, plus a year-one versus ongoing budget.
Why most non-resident founders start with an LLC, and the one situation where a C-Corp is genuinely the only sensible choice.
Tax & Compliance
Every foreign-owned single-member US LLC must file Form 5472 every year, even with zero income, or face a $25,000 penalty.
The complete calendar of every yearly obligation that keeps a foreign-owned US LLC compliant in 2026: the federal filing, the state report, the registered agent, and BOI status.
Banking & Payments
Rejection is usually about paperwork, not nationality; here are the real reasons and how to get approved the first time.
Why payment gateways reject a foreign personal setup and accept a properly-formed US company, and the practical path to a gateway in your company's name.
The full process for opening a US business bank account remotely: what to prepare, how to apply online, and what happens in review.
Why a US LLC and an EIN unlock a US PayPal Business account that a foreign personal setup cannot, and how it fits with your bank and card gateway.
Identity & Documents
The personal ITIN explained: what it is, when you actually need it, how it differs from your company's EIN, and how to apply without the mistakes that cause delays.
A precise, practical guide to getting an EIN for your U.S. company without an SSN or ITIN as a non-resident, via Form SS-4 and fax, step by step.





