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The states

Which state for your LLC?

Every state has its own fees, obligations and culture. Here’s the jargon-free comparison, so you can choose with your eyes open.

WY

Wyoming

The non-resident favorite: simple, private, affordable.

Formation
US$100
Every year
US$60

From €399, state fee included

Explore Wyoming Most popular
NM

New Mexico

The cheapest to maintain: no annual report.

Formation
US$50
Every year
US$0

From €349, state fee included

Explore New Mexico Most affordable
DE

Delaware

The gold standard for investors and business law.

Formation
US$110
Every year
US$300

From €409, state fee included

Explore Delaware Most prestigious
FL

Florida

For a real presence in the US market.

Formation
US$125
Every year
US$139

From €424, state fee included

Explore Florida Local market
TX

Texas

The second-largest economy in the US.

Formation
US$300
Every year
US$0

From €599, state fee included

Explore Texas

Detailed comparison

WY Wyoming NM New Mexico DE Delaware FL Florida TX Texas
Formation US$100US$50US$110US$125US$300
Every year US$60US$0US$300US$139US$0
Annual deadline The first day of your formation anniversary monthNo state deadlineJune 1 every yearBetween January 1 and May 1May 15 every year
Processing time 1–2 business days (online)A few business daysA few days to a few weeks (expedited available)A few business days (online)A few business days (online)
Cost
Privacy
Prestige
Simplicity

From €349, state fee included

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Which state should I choose for my LLC?

For most online businesses run from abroad, Wyoming offers the best balance of cost, privacy and simplicity. New Mexico is the cheapest to maintain. Delaware mostly makes sense for raising money, and Florida or Texas if you have real operations there. The configurator recommends a state based on your project.

Will I pay taxes in the United States?

By default, a single-member LLC owned by a non-resident is “disregarded” — tax-transparent — for the IRS. If it has no office, no employees and no real business activity in the US, it generally pays no federal income tax. It must, however, file Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 return every year. Every situation is different: we’ll refer you to a tax specialist if needed.

What are an LLC’s annual obligations?

Every year: the federal filing (Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 for a single-member LLC owned by a non-resident), the state annual report if your state requires one (Wyoming, Delaware, Florida…) and the registered agent renewal. We send you a clear calendar and can handle all of it for you.

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