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What is a U.S. LLC?

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a flexible and popular business structure in the U.S. It provides liability protection for owners and is easy to manage, making it ideal for freelancers, startups, consultants, eCommerce sellers (e.g., Amazon FBA), and digital businesses globally.

LLC Formation Services

LLC + EIN + Registered Agent+ Virtual Bank + Operating Agreement + other Documents

1. State Selection & Filing

  • Choose a state (most popular: Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, Florida)

  • File Articles of Organization

2. Registered Agent Service

  • Every LLC needs a U.S. Registered Agent

  • Provide this through a partner or third-party service

3. EIN/Tax ID Number

  • Apply for Employer Identification Number from the IRS

  • Required for opening a U.S. bank account, payment processing, etc.

4. Operating Agreement

  • Internal document outlining ownership, profit distribution, etc.

5. U.S. Business Address / Virtual Office

  • Address is required in some states for correspondence and EIN filing

6. Bank Account Setup (optional)

  • Assistance in opening U.S. business bank account (often with Mercury, Relay, Wise, or Payoneer)

7. Ongoing Compliance Services

  • Annual reports

  • State taxes (if any)

  • EIN verification and changes

  • UBO (beneficial ownership info filing – from 2024 under FinCEN BOI rule)

 

Documents Required

Requirement Details
Full Name As per CNIC or passport
Passport Copy Must be clear and valid
Address in Pakistan For correspondence
Email & Phone Number For IRS and document access
Proposed LLC Name Unique and available in the selected U.S. state
Business Activity Short description
State of Registration Choose one based on needs (Wyoming is good for non-residents)

Popular U.S. States for LLC Formation:

State Pros
Wyoming Low fees, privacy, no state income tax, pro-business
Delaware Trusted legal system, preferred by investors
New Mexico No annual reports, anonymous ownership
Florida Popular for physical business presence

Optional Add-On Services

  • U.S. Phone Number

  • Stripe/PayPal Setup Help

  • U.S. Domain & Hosting

  • Trademark Registration in U.S.

US – Tax Filing Services

Who Needs to File U.S. Taxes?

🔸 Non-Resident Aliens (living in Pakistan or other countries) must file U.S. taxes if they:

  • Own a U.S. LLC

  • Earn U.S.-sourced income (freelancing, Amazon, Upwork, etc.)

  • Receive dividends, royalties, interest from the U.S.

  • Have U.S. real estate income

  • Are partners/members in U.S. entities

 

Documents Required for U.S. Tax Filing

Document Required For Notes
Passport All clients Identity proof
ITIN or SSN Individuals Required to file any U.S. tax form
EIN LLCs or companies Needed to file LLC/business returns
Bank Statements / Payment Proofs Freelancers, LLC owners To show income & expenses
Invoices / Contracts Freelancers Proof of U.S. source income
Operating Agreement LLC owners Required for IRS classification
U.S. Address / Virtual Office LLC owners Required for many filings
Previous Year Tax Returns All (if applicable) For continuity

Types of U.S. Tax Returns

. Form 1040-NR (Non-Resident Individual Income Tax Return)

  • For non-U.S. residents with U.S. income

  • Required for freelancers, independent contractors, or those with rental income

🔹 2. Form 1120 / 1120-F (Corporate Returns)

  • For U.S. C-Corps or foreign-owned C-Corps

🔹 3. Form 1065 (Partnership Return)

  • For multi-member LLCs

🔹 4. Form 5472 + 1120 (Single-Member LLC)

  • Mandatory for foreign-owned single-member LLCs

  • Due April 15 (extensions allowed till Oct 15)

  • Late fee: $25,000 minimum

🔹 5. Form W-8BEN / W-8BEN-E

  • For freelancers or businesses to avoid double taxation

  • Submitted to platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon

🔹 6. FinCEN BOI Report (starting 2024)

  • All U.S. LLCs & corps must report ownership information to FinCEN

 

Key Deadlines

Form Due Date Extended Due Date
Form 1040-NR April 15 October 15
Form 5472 + 1120 April 15 October 15
Form 1065 March 15 September 15
FinCEN BOI Report Within 30 days of registration (2024 onward) N/A

U.S. Tax Filing Packages 

🟢 Starter Package – $199

  • Form 5472 + 1120 (SMLLC)

  • BOI Report

  • 30-min consultation

🔵 Freelancer Package – $149

  • Form 1040-NR

  • W-8BEN Certificate

  • Income Summary Sheet

 

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violation Penalty
Late Form 5472 (SMLLC) $25,000
Failure to file 1040-NR (if due) $205+ or more + interest
Not filing FinCEN BOI report $500/day