LaunchUSA
U.S. LLC Formation for Non-Residents. CPA Backed, From $29
Not a form. Not a bot. Message a real licensed CPA on WhatsApp — get your LLC formed, EIN, banking, and full IRS compliance handled. Under 5 minutes to a real answer.
A CPA firm serving foreign founders since 2004. Licensed U.S. CPA - Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA, Virginia License #025991. View Credentials
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The Easiest Way To Form Your LLC. Not a Form. Not a Bot. Not $1,999 a Year.
A real CPA on WhatsApp, a named license on every filing, and full annual compliance for $697. That is what LaunchUSA is.
ONE MESSAGE. EVERYTHING HANDLED.
No forms. No waiting. No ticket queue. Message us and a real expert responds in under 5 minutes. We are here when you need us.
YOU GET A NAMED, LICENSED U.S. CPA
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA — Virginia License #025991. Every filing prepared, reviewed, and signed. Professional liability coverage on every return.
SAVE UP TO $1,300 EVERY YEAR
Full compliance: $697 with LaunchUSA. $1,999 with Doola. $1,600+ with Firstbase. See the full breakdown below.
Everything you need to start and run your business.
Build your package around what you actually need. Start with formation and add EIN, company documents, expedited filing, banking assistance, or ongoing compliance support.
Start With What You Need
No complicated subscription. Start with basic formation and add only the services you need.
Complete Formation
$149
+ state fee
Our most popular package for international founders who want the main formation services together.
✓Everything in LLC Formation
✓EIN service
✓Legal company documents
✓Expedited filing (optional)
✓Open Your Business Bank Account - private session with a banking expert (add-on $199)
Formation: Doola $297 · Firstbase $399+ · LaunchUSA $149 — same services, lower price.
Annual compliance: Doola $1,999/yr · Firstbase $1,600+/yr · LaunchUSA $697/yr — same compliance, named CPA included.
With LaunchUSA You Save Up to $250 on Formation and $1,300 Every Year
Why Pay $1,600 - $1,999/Year for your U.S. LLC? With Firstbase or Doola, keeping your LLC compliant costs $1,600 - $1,999 a year. With LaunchUSA, the exact same services cost $697 — and your Form 5472 is prepared and signed by a named, U.S.-licensed CPA.
Annual Cost
$1,999
per year
To get Form 5472 filed annually — you must upgrade to their Total Compliance plan.
✗ Licensed CPA
Automated software — no licensed CPA
on file.
LLC Formation Cost:
$297 +State fee
(one-time formation)
Annual Cost
$1,600+
per year
Form 5472 filing ($899) + registered agent ($299) + mailing address ($420+) — all billed separately.
✗ Licensed CPA
Automated software — no licensed CPA
on file.
LLC Formation Cost:
$399-$1,118
⚠️ Registered agent ($299/yr) and mailing address ($420/yr) not included
LaunchUSA
Annual Cost
$697
all-in, per year
Form 5472 CPA-prepared ($448) + registered agent + mailing address & state filing ($249). Named, verified CPA. IRS submission included. Zero-Penalty Guarantee.
✓ Licensed CPA
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA, Virginia License #025991
LLC Formation Cost:
$149 +State fee
all-in — registered agent & mailing address year 1 included
Start Your U.S. Company With the Right Structure
LaunchUSA is built for founders outside the United States who want to form and operate a U.S. company.
E-COMMERCE SELLERS
Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy. Form a U.S. LLC to access payment processors and sell globally.
SAAS FOUNDERS
Launch your SaaS with a U.S. entity to access Stripe, U.S. investors, and enterprise clients.
DIGITAL NOMADS
Run your freelance business or agency through a U.S. LLC from anywhere in the world.
STARTUP FOUNDERS
Establish a U.S. presence, open a business bank account, and stay fully IRS compliant from day one.
Trusted By Founders In 198 Countries Since 2004
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"Managing a U.S. business from overseas used to be a complete headache. LaunchUSA changed everything. The process was seamless, the CPA team was available, and I never worried about compliance. 10 out of 10."
9.6
Dashboard score / 10
Carlos M.
E-commerce Founder — Verified Wyoming LLC Owner
Licensed CPA
EVERY FILING REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY A REAL CPA — NOT AUTOMATED SOFTWARE
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA oversees the tax filing practice. Every filing is prepared, reviewed and signed by a licensed U.S. CPA. Professional liability coverage is included on every filing. Virginia Board of Accountancy License #025991.
Market Position
CPA-BACKED U.S. TAX AND COMPLIANCE FOR FOREIGN-OWNED BUSINESSES
Built for non-U.S. founders and foreign-owned U.S. businesses since 2004. Our focus is U.S. tax filing and compliance for international business owners.
Part of:
TAXUSA GROUP
TAXUSA (Tax-Usa.Net) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
250+ Reviews | • 4.7 Excellent
Verified IRS Authorized E-File Provider
A PERSONAL MESSAGE
We Don't Just File Your LLC. We Help You Build a Real U.S. Business.
Every day I speak with founders from all over the world — people building real businesses from their laptops, their phones, anywhere. They formed a U.S. LLC because they believed it would open doors.
It does.
My job is to make sure you start right, stay compliant, and never have to wonder what comes next. You focus on building. We handle the rest.
Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA
Head of Tax Filing — Form5472.online | Virginia License #025991
U.S. LLC Formation FAQ for Non-Residents
Here are some of the questions we hear most often from international founders about forming and operating a U.S. LLC.
Can a non-U.S. resident form a U.S. LLC?
Yes. Non-U.S. residents can generally form a U.S. LLC. You do not need to live in the United States simply to create an LLC, although the formation, EIN, banking and tax requirements depend on your circumstances.
Do I need a U.S. SSN to form an LLC?
A U.S. Social Security Number is not generally required simply to form an LLC. Non-U.S. founders may, however, face additional requirements when applying for an EIN or opening a U.S. bank account.
Can I form a U.S. LLC while living abroad?
Yes. Many international founders form U.S. companies while living outside the United States. The process can generally be completed remotely, subject to the requirements of the state and service providers involved.
Can I open a U.S. business bank account without visiting the United States?
Some U.S. financial institutions accept applications from eligible non-U.S. founders remotely, but approval is never guaranteed simply because you formed an LLC. Banks make their own decisions based on identity, business activity, ownership, documentation and risk requirements.
Does a U.S. LLC owned by a foreign person have U.S. taxes?
Possibly. U.S. tax obligations depend on the business activity, income, ownership, tax classification, source of income and other facts. Formation of an LLC does not by itself determine whether U.S. income tax is owed.
Does a foreign-owned U.S. LLC have to file Form 5472?
It can. The answer depends on the LLC's federal tax classification, ownership and transactions. Certain foreign-owned U.S. disregarded entities have Form 5472 reporting obligations and may need to attach the form to a pro forma Form 1120.
U.S. LLC Guides for International Founders
We publish practical guides explaining U.S. LLC formation, tax filing, and compliance for international founders.
GETTING STARTED
How to Form a U.S. LLC as a Non-Resident: The Complete Guide
For the complete step-by-step guide to forming a U.S. LLC as a non-resident, including state comparison, cost breakdown, IRS obligations, and bank account setup, read our complete guide: How to Form a U.S. LLC as a Non-Resident.
STATE GUIDES
COMPARISON GUIDES
Ready to Start Your LLC?
Talk to a real expert on WhatsApp in under 5 minutes. Form your LLC your way — with a CPA firm that has been serving foreign founders since 2004.
$29
+ State Fee
Everything you need for your U.S. LLC Formation
✓Articles of Organization
✓Registered Agent — first year
✓U.S. mailing address — first year
✓Formation support
✓Banking guidance
✓ Licensed CPA — Arik Rozen, CPA, MBA, Virginia License #025991
Most Popular All-In Package: $149 + state fee. Includes EIN + legal documents + expedited filing
One expert. One WhatsApp. Everything handled.