For most developers, designers and data consultants who live outside the U.S., the best business structure for tech freelancers who want a U.S. company is a single-member LLC, registered in Wyoming or New Mexico and kept current with its annual IRS filings. It separates your personal assets from the business, lets you get paid by U.S. clients in dollars and, when the work is done outside the country, generally doesn’t create U.S. federal income tax.
That answer changes in a few cases. If you have a partner, want to turn a project into a product with investors or still invoice little abroad, another structure may make more sense.
This comparison looks at five paths, with costs, obligations and the type of tech freelancer each one works for. Globalfy forms and maintains U.S. companies for non-residents, so read the first option with that in mind. The others follow the official IRS rules and the general logic of your home country’s tax system.
Key points (summary)
- Best structure overall: a single-member LLC formed and maintained with Globalfy on the Remote plan, built for founders who provide services 100% remotely. The plan includes the registered agent, the compliance calendar, Form 5472 with the pro-forma 1120 and human support in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Why you need one: U.S. clients ask for a contract with a company, an invoice and an account to pay in dollars. Forming the LLC is the simplest step; what needs attention are the obligations in the following months, such as Form 5472, with a $25,000 penalty for founders who miss it.
- Who it’s for: tech freelancers who live outside the U.S., work alone and invoice clients abroad. Founders with a partner, employees or a physical presence in the U.S. need a different setup.
- How to choose: look at where the work is performed, how many owners the company will have and how much it costs to keep it in the second year. Also check who handles the U.S. returns and the taxes in your country.
- Price range: Globalfy plans go from $588 per year (Starter, with formation, the U.S. business address and the registered agent) to $5,028 per year and up (Scale), plus state fees. A Wyoming LLC on the Remote plan costs $1,101.75 in the first year and $1,060.25 in the second.
Best business structures for tech freelancers in 2026
The table below summarizes the five options in this guide. Costs are based on Globalfy’s plans and current state fees.
| Structure | Best for | Strengths | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-member LLC with Globalfy | Solo tech freelancer, fully remote, with clients in the U.S. or any country | Asset protection, a dollar account, Form 5472 and renewal included on Remote, human support in three languages | Remote: $998/year + state fee (Wyoming: $1,101.75 in year 1) |
| Multi-member LLC | Two freelancers or a small software studio with partners | Splits ownership and profits between partners, keeps asset protection | Essential: $1,308/year + state fee + $195 per 1040NR |
| Delaware C Corp | Freelancer building a product who will raise from investors | The standard U.S. investors accept, lets you issue shares | From Essential ($1,308/year) + Delaware fees; 21% federal tax on profit |
| Working as an individual in your country | Founders just starting to invoice abroad | No company fixed costs, no U.S. returns | No company cost; personal income tax in your country |
| Company in your country exporting services | Founders with clients at home and abroad | One company for local and foreign clients | Local accountant and taxes under your country’s rules |
Two structures that appear in a lot of U.S. content, the S Corporation and the sole proprietorship, are left off the list because they don’t work for founders who live outside the U.S. The reason is explained further below.
What is a business structure for a tech freelancer?
The business structure is the legal and tax format through which you provide services and get paid. For a tech freelancer, it defines who signs the contract with the client, which account and currency the money lands in, which returns you file every year and how profit is taxed in the U.S. and in the country where you live.
In the U.S., the options non-residents use are the LLC (Limited Liability Company) and the C Corporation. Under the IRS rules for LLCs, an LLC with a single owner is treated by default as a disregarded entity, and the result passes through to the owner. With two or more members, it’s treated as a partnership. If you want to understand the difference between a C Corp and an LLC before going on, that guide is worth reading.
Founders who don’t form a U.S. company also have a structure: they work as individuals or through a company in their own country. That’s why both alternatives are in this comparison, since many developers start with them.
Why does a tech freelancer need a U.S. structure?
The starting point is usually a client. A U.S. startup or agency asks for a contract with a company, an invoice from a business entity and an account to pay by local transfer. Without a company, you negotiate as an individual, get paid through intermediaries and pay exchange fees on every payment.
Many founders also report trouble with payment gateways and marketplaces when operating with a company from outside the U.S. An LLC with an EIN and a U.S. bank account solves the sign-up and lets you get paid in dollars and decide when to convert.
Then there’s contract risk. Software projects involve intellectual property, deadlines and liability for failures, and with an LLC, the company is the party responsible for the contract, as long as personal and business accounts stay separate.
The structure also brings obligations. Every foreign-owned single-member LLC files Form 5472 with a pro-forma 1120 with the IRS every year, and the official Form 5472 instructions set a $25,000 penalty for not filing on time. So, besides choosing the structure, decide from the start who will handle those returns.
Which tech freelancers need a U.S. structure?
The profiles below are the most common among tech professionals who invoice abroad. In all of them, what defines the structure is how and where the work is done, more than the technical specialty.
Freelance developer with U.S. clients
You write code for U.S. startups or agencies, charge by the hour or by project and want contracts in a company’s name. This is the profile the single-member LLC was built for, and the main question becomes keeping the company in good standing without living in the country.
Pay attention to where the work happens. Under the IRS source-of-income rules for non-residents, income from personal services is sourced where the services are performed, regardless of the client’s country. If you code from Mexico for a client in New York, the income is foreign-source; days worked inside the U.S. change that math.
Product, UX and UI designer
Digital product designers often have recurring contracts with U.S. companies and deliver prototypes and files that become the client’s property. The LLC formalizes that transfer of rights in a company’s name.
Since the work is also remote, the rules are the same as for the developer: income from services performed outside the U.S., a single owner and the mandatory annual returns.
Data, cloud, DevOps and security consultant
Technical consulting contracts tend to be larger, with stricter clauses, such as access to the client’s systems and data. Many U.S. companies prefer to contract a business entity before granting that kind of access.
For this profile, the single-member LLC works while you work alone. If the consultancy gains a technical partner, the structure becomes a multi-member LLC.
Freelancer working through platforms such as Upwork and Toptal
Many freelancers start on these platforms as individuals and move to a company when contracts grow or when they start subcontracting other professionals. With the LLC, contracts and invoices come from the company, with payment in dollars. Before the change, check each platform’s rules for business accounts.
If you already earn well as an individual, compare the company’s annual cost with what it solves in your case: larger contracts, a dollar account and asset separation.
Freelancer turning a project into a product
Some developers start by selling hours and, over time, turn a project into a SaaS. When the chance to raise from U.S. funds comes up, the structure changes, because investors usually ask for a Delaware C Corporation.
If that plan is still far off, starting with an LLC and converting later is a possible path. If the investment is already under negotiation, it makes more sense to form the C Corp from the start.
Best structure for tech freelancers: review of each option
The five options below are ordered by fit for the typical tech freelancer: someone who lives outside the U.S., works remotely and invoices clients abroad.
Globalfy plan prices and state fees are the current ones. State fees are paid to each state’s authorities and aren’t part of any plan. Options 4 and 5 depend on the tax rules of the country where you live: the U.S. side works the same for everyone, and local taxes follow your country’s rules.
1. Single-member LLC with Globalfy
Overview
The single-member LLC is one of the most used structures among non-resident freelancers: a U.S. company with a single owner, treated by the IRS as a disregarded entity. When services are performed outside the U.S. and the company has no presence in the country, the income isn’t connected to a U.S. activity (non-ECI) and, in general, there’s no federal income tax to pay, but the annual returns remain mandatory.
Globalfy forms this LLC 100% online, in about a month, and takes care of what comes next. With more than 11 years in the market, the company has served more than 10,000 founders from more than 100 countries and is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot, from more than 700 reviews.
For tech freelancers, the right plan is Remote, built for founders who provide services 100% remotely to clients in the U.S. or any country, without living in the U.S. It includes state registration, the EIN, a business address with mail scanning, the registered agent, the compliance calendar, an account executive, banking assistance, the annual state renewal and Form 5472 with the pro-forma 1120.
Best for
- Developers, designers and IT consultants who work alone and live outside the U.S.
- Freelancers who serve U.S., European or other clients 100% remotely
- Founders who want to get paid in dollars into a U.S. business account
- Professionals who don’t want to track IRS and state deadlines on their own
Why we stand out
The Remote plan was built for the non-ECI profile, which is the typical tech freelancer’s. The obligations that generate the most penalties for this profile, Form 5472 with the pro-forma 1120 and the state renewal, are already in the plan, and the compliance calendar flags every deadline.
Support is handled by people, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with a dedicated account executive and an annual call with a U.S. tax specialist. If the business changes (a partner, an employee in the U.S., a product sold with a U.S. checkout), you upgrade to Essential with prorated billing, without changing providers.
The plan also includes a free license for Fynance, an AI bookkeeping tool valued at $360, and access to more than $200,000 in partner credits, such as $1,000 in OpenAI API credits, Stripe fee waivers on the next $20,000 processed (up to $500) and perks from Anthropic, Google and Notion. If you already use those tools in your work, the credits already cover a good part of the annual plan. With no physical presence in the U.S., Wyoming is one of the most popular states among non-resident founders, for its speed, maintenance cost and privacy; see why a single-member LLC in Wyoming is often the best option for freelancers.
Pros
- Contracts in the name of a U.S. company and personal assets separate from the business
- Form 5472, the pro-forma 1120 and the state renewal included on the Remote plan
- Human support in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with a dedicated account executive
- Assistance opening an account with Mercury, Lili or Revolut, Globalfy’s three banking partners (approval is always the bank’s decision)
- Formation with just a passport, no U.S. visa or SSN; see whether you can open an LLC without an SSN
Points to consider
- Remote doesn’t cover LLCs with more than one member, an office, employees or physical operations in the U.S., products sold with a U.S. checkout or U.S.-source income, such as investments. In those cases, the right plan is Essential.
- State fees are charged separately: in Wyoming, $103.75 at formation and $62.25 per year.
- Globalfy handles the U.S. side. The filing in your country stays with your local accountant, and the two should work together from year one.
Costs
Starter costs $588 per year and covers formation, the U.S. business address and the registered agent, without the compliance calendar, state renewal or federal returns. For a freelancer who needs to file Form 5472 every year, Remote, at $998 per year, is the plan that includes those obligations.
| LLC on the Remote plan | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $1,101.75 ($998 + $103.75 formation fee) | $1,060.25 ($998 + $62.25 Annual Report) |
| New Mexico | $1,048 ($998 + $50 formation fee) | $998 (no annual report for LLCs) |
Compare Globalfy plans and pricing for the full list of what each plan includes.
Final verdict
For a tech freelancer who works alone, lives outside the U.S. and provides services remotely, the single-member LLC on the Remote plan is the structure with the least risk and the least maintenance work. You get paid in dollars, sign contracts as a company and have your annual obligations covered by a team that supports you in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
If your case has something unusual, such as stretches working in the U.S. or a partner on the way, a Globalfy specialist reviews your profile before you sign up.
2. Multi-member LLC
Overview
A multi-member LLC has two or more owners and, by default, the IRS treats it as a partnership. It’s the structure used when two freelancers form a small software studio or when a designer and a developer start selling projects together.
The difference is in the returns. The company files the partnership return (Form 1065) and issues a K-1 to each partner, and foreign partners may need to file the 1040NR.
Best for
- Two freelancers who want to invoice as a single company
- Small software studios and design studios with two or more partners
- Freelancers who will give a stake to a technical or commercial partner
Why it stands out
It’s one of the most flexible options for founders with a partner, because the Operating Agreement defines each partner’s stake, profit split and exit rules. The LLC’s asset protection still applies.
At Globalfy, this structure goes on the Essential plan, which includes the federal returns for multi-member LLCs: 1065, K-1 and 1040NR with Schedule C.
Pros
- Ownership and profits split according to the partners’ agreement
- The same asset protection as a single-member LLC
- No federal tax at the company level: the result passes through to the partners
Cons
- More returns per year and a higher cost than a single-member LLC
- Disagreements between partners need to be covered in the Operating Agreement from the start
- If a partner works inside the U.S., part of the income may become connected to the U.S., with tax withholding
- Doesn’t fit founders who work alone and just want to simplify operations
Costs
The Essential plan costs $1,308 per year, plus $195 per 1040NR and the state fee. In Wyoming, the first year comes to $1,411.75 before the partners’ 1040NR returns.
Final verdict
A multi-member LLC is recommended when there’s a real partner, with a share of the results. For a founder who works alone, it only adds returns and cost.
If the partner is still a possibility, start with a single-member LLC and change the structure when the partnership is confirmed.
3. Delaware C Corporation
Overview
A C Corporation is taxed on its own: it pays 21% federal tax on profit, and dividends paid to non-resident shareholders are subject to 30% withholding or the lower rate set by a tax treaty, according to the IRS withholding rules for non-residents. Whether a lower treaty rate applies depends on the country where you live.
Delaware is the standard state for founders who plan to raise investment, because U.S. funds know its corporate law. To understand the format in detail, see our C Corp vs LLC guide.
Best for
- Developers turning a project into a SaaS who will look for investors
- Founders accepted into accelerators that require a C Corp
- Founders who need to issue shares or options to partners and the team
Why it stands out
It’s one of the strongest choices for founders raising from U.S. investors, because it allows different classes of shares and follows the format those investors already know.
Many founders compare this formation with Stripe Atlas. Formation itself is the simplest step; what needs the most attention are the returns and the franchise tax in the following years, as our list of Stripe Atlas alternatives shows.
Pros
- The format accepted by U.S. funds and accelerators
- Lets you issue shares and option plans
- 21% federal tax on profit, with earnings retained in the company until distribution
Cons
- Double layer of tax: 21% at the company and withholding on dividends
- A full federal return (Form 1120) and more state obligations
- Higher annual cost than an LLC
- For a freelancer without investors, it rarely pays off
Costs
At Globalfy, C Corps go from the Essential plan ($1,308 per year) and, for companies with meaningful monthly revenue, on Scale, from $5,028 per year. The corporation pays the formation fee and the annual franchise tax to the state of Delaware.
Final verdict
A Delaware C Corp is recommended for founders with investment in sight. For a freelancer selling hours or projects, it taxes profit twice and requires more returns without a practical benefit.
If fundraising is a plan for a few years from now, an LLC serves the present and can be converted later.
4. Working as an individual in your country
Overview
Many people start this way: they provide services as individuals, get paid from abroad by transfer or through a platform and pay income tax in their own country under the rules that apply to self-employed professionals.
There’s no company to form or maintain. On the other hand, there’s no business account in dollars, no contract in a company’s name and no separation between your personal assets and the risk of the work.
Best for
- Founders closing their first contracts abroad
- Freelancers with international revenue that’s still low or irregular
- Founders who want to test demand before taking on fixed costs in dollars
Why it stands out
It’s one of the simplest options to validate whether work abroad will repeat, with no fixed cost and no U.S. returns.
For low monthly revenue, the cost of a company may still be higher than what it solves.
Pros
- No company formation or maintenance cost
- No obligations with the IRS or U.S. states
- An immediate start, with no additional documents
Cons
- Some clients and platforms prefer to contract a company
- Your personal assets are liable for the contract
- Exchange rates and fees on every payment, with no dollar account
- Personal income tax in your country, under its progressive rates
Costs
There’s no company cost. The cost is in your personal income tax and the exchange and transfer fees on each payment.
Final verdict
Working as an individual is a good starting point for founders still testing the international market. When contracts become recurring or larger, the lack of a business contract and a dollar account starts to weigh more than the cost of an LLC.
To assess that moment, see whether an LLC for freelancers with U.S. clients is worth it in your case.
5. Company in your country exporting services
Overview
Another alternative is to form a company in your own country and invoice the foreign client as a service export. Many countries give exported services specific treatment, such as an exemption from certain local indirect taxes, but the rules vary by country.
The money arrives in your country through the banking system, and the company follows the bookkeeping and obligations of the local regime it chose.
Best for
- Freelancers who serve clients at home and abroad at the same time
- Founders who need to issue local invoices
- Professionals who want revenue to land directly in their country
Why it stands out
It’s one of the most practical options for founders who already have a local company and local clients, because it keeps everything in a single company.
It also avoids keeping two structures, one in each country, while foreign revenue is still small.
Pros
- One company for local and foreign clients
- Possible specific tax treatment for exported services, depending on your country
- No obligations with the IRS
Cons
- Every payment goes through currency exchange in your country
- Doesn’t solve requirements from clients or platforms that ask for a U.S. company
- Monthly bookkeeping in your country, with a fixed local cost
Costs
A local accountant and taxes according to the company’s tax regime and activity.
Final verdict
A company in your country is recommended for founders with most of their clients at home who invoice abroad now and then. For those who work mainly for U.S. companies, it keeps the exchange step on every payment and doesn’t serve clients who require a U.S. supplier.
Some professionals keep both: the local company for local clients and an LLC for dollar contracts. In that case, the local accountant needs to follow both structures.
Structures that don’t work for non-resident freelancers
Two formats appear in almost all U.S. content about freelancers. They assume you live in the U.S., and that’s why they’re not part of the comparison.
S Corporation
An S Corporation helps U.S. residents reduce payroll taxes on their own salary. The IRS instructions for Form 2553, however, require the company to have no nonresident alien shareholders.
An LLC can elect to be treated as an S Corp, but with a non-resident owner that election isn’t accepted. If you live outside the U.S., rule this option out.
Sole proprietorship
A sole proprietorship is how a U.S. resident works for themselves without forming a company. For someone who lives abroad, it brings no business account, no asset protection and no tax advantage.
When U.S. content compares an LLC with a sole proprietorship, the useful comparison for you is different: an LLC versus working as an individual in your country, option 4 in this guide.
How to choose the right structure as a tech freelancer
The seven criteria below settle the choice in most cases. Answer them in order: the first two already rule out many options.
1. Where the work is performed
If you work from outside the U.S., service income is foreign-source, and a single-member LLC generally stays outside U.S. federal income tax. If you spend stretches working in the U.S. or have an office there, part of the income becomes connected to the U.S. (ECI), and the company needs full returns.
At Globalfy, this is the line that separates Remote from Essential. Answer precisely before signing up, because the wrong plan leaves returns out.
2. How many owners the company will have
With a single owner, a single-member LLC is the natural choice. With two or more, the choice is between a multi-member LLC and a C Corp.
A partner who joins later requires amending the company with the state and changing the type of return with the IRS. If the partnership is already agreed, form the company with it.
3. Your plans for the next two years
Investment from U.S. funds points to a Delaware C Corp. A product sold with a U.S. checkout or employees in the country take the plan to Essential, even with a single owner.
If none of that is on the horizon, a single-member LLC works and can be adjusted later, with a prorated plan upgrade.
4. The cost of keeping the company, not just forming it
Compare the first and the second year. The state formation fee starts at $50 (New Mexico), and the biggest difference shows up at renewal: in Delaware, the annual LLC tax is $400 from tax year 2026, against Wyoming’s $62.25 Annual Report and no annual report in New Mexico. See our guide to the best state to form an LLC.
Also add up what isn’t in the entry price of a formation-only service, such as the registered agent, Form 5472 and deadline reminders. If those items are sold separately, the low formation price doesn’t repeat in the second year; learn what a registered agent does and why it’s mandatory.
5. Who handles the annual obligations
Ask any provider which returns are included, who prepares them and who files each one. For a foreign-owned single-member LLC, the minimum list is Form 5472 with the pro-forma 1120 and the state renewal.
At Globalfy, those obligations are on every plan except Starter, and they appear in the compliance calendar in the dashboard.
6. Support that covers the tax side
Support only at the sales stage doesn’t solve the questions that come up after formation, such as what goes into Form 5472 or what changes if you spend a stretch in the U.S. Before signing up, ask whether support also covers non-resident tax questions.
At Globalfy, the account executive supports you in English, Spanish and Portuguese, the federal returns are prepared by the team and the Remote plan includes an annual call with a U.S. tax specialist. You don’t need to translate IRS notices or coordinate a separate U.S. accountant.
The LLC also enters your filing at home. Most countries tax their residents on worldwide income, and some have specific rules for companies abroad controlled by residents. Your local accountant and Globalfy should work together from year one; this content is informational and doesn’t replace tax advice.
7. How you’ll get paid
A U.S. business account is what lets you get paid by local transfer and keep revenue in dollars. Globalfy works with three banking partners, Mercury, Lili and Revolut, and account approval is always the bank’s decision.
Before forming the company, see how to open a U.S. business bank account as a foreigner, with the documents each bank usually asks for.
Best structure for tech freelancers: final summary
The table brings together the main points of the guide for quick reference.
| Category | Key points |
|---|---|
| Top 3 structures | Single-member LLC with Globalfy (solo, remote freelancer), multi-member LLC (partners) and Delaware C Corp (fundraising) |
| Who it’s for | Developers, designers and IT consultants who live outside the U.S. and invoice clients abroad |
| Use cases | Contracts with U.S. startups and agencies, getting paid in dollars, platform work, projects that may become products |
| How to choose | Where the work is performed, number of owners, fundraising plans, second-year cost, who files the returns and who handles taxes at home |
| Mistakes to avoid | Missing Form 5472 ($25,000 penalty), forming in Delaware without needing to, trying to be an S Corp as a non-resident, working from inside the U.S. without adjusting the returns, ignoring taxes in your country |
| Starting price | Globalfy from $588 per year (Starter, with formation, the U.S. business address and the registered agent); Remote at $998 per year, plus the state fee |
If your profile is the most common one (one owner, remote work, clients abroad), the practical decision is between Wyoming and New Mexico on the Remote plan.
Form the LLC for your freelance work with Globalfy
If you’re a tech freelancer who works alone and provides services from outside the U.S., a single-member LLC on the Remote plan solves the part that worries you most: forming the company, getting paid in dollars and filing the IRS returns on time, every year. Everything sits in one dashboard, with an account executive who supports you in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Before you sign up, a specialist confirms whether your profile is Remote or Essential, which state makes the most sense and how much you’ll pay in the first and second year, with state fees included. More than 10,000 founders served and a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot.
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Frequently asked questions about business structures for tech freelancers
What is the best business structure for tech freelancers in the U.S.?
The best business structure for tech freelancers who want a U.S. company in 2026 is a single-member LLC, for founders who work alone, live outside the country and provide services remotely. It lets you sign contracts as a company, get paid in dollars and, with income from services performed outside the U.S., generally doesn’t create U.S. federal income tax. In exchange, it requires filing Form 5472 with the pro-forma 1120 every year, with a $25,000 penalty for not filing. At Globalfy, this structure goes on the Remote plan, at $998 per year plus the state fee.
What should I consider when choosing the right structure as a tech freelancer?
When choosing the right structure as a tech freelancer, consider where the work is performed, how many owners the company will have, whether you plan to raise investment and how much it costs to keep the company in the second year. Work done outside the U.S. by a single owner points to a single-member LLC, partners point to a multi-member LLC and investors point to a Delaware C Corp. Also check which annual returns are included in the service and who will handle taxes in your country.
How is Globalfy different from other options for forming an LLC?
Globalfy is different because it takes care of the LLC after formation, with the registered agent on every plan and, from Remote up, the compliance calendar, the state renewal and federal returns. Support is handled by human specialists in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with a dedicated account executive. Plans are split by business profile, and Remote was built for founders who provide services 100% remotely. Globalfy has operated for more than 11 years and is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot, from more than 700 reviews.
How do I start forming my LLC with Globalfy?
To start forming your LLC with Globalfy, you talk to a specialist, who confirms the right plan and state for your profile and shows the full cost before you sign up. Then you send your details and passport through the dashboard, and Globalfy files the state registration, requests the EIN and provides the U.S. business address. Formation takes about a month. Assistance opening a bank account with Mercury, Lili or Revolut is part of the plans from Remote up.
Is it easy to move my current LLC to Globalfy?
Moving your current LLC to Globalfy is a direct process, done through the switch service, without forming a new company. Globalfy updates the registered agent and address with the state and the IRS. On plans from Remote up, those updates are included, and you only pay the state fee. It’s a common path for founders who formed their LLC on their own or with a formation-only service and later discovered the annual obligations.
Does a tech freelancer with U.S. clients pay taxes in the U.S.?
A tech freelancer with U.S. clients generally doesn’t pay U.S. federal income tax on services performed outside the country through a single-member LLC. For the IRS, the source of income from personal services is where the work is done, regardless of the client’s country. Days worked inside the U.S., an office or employees in the country change that rule and require full returns. In your country, the LLC’s profit is generally taxed under local rules, so validate your case with an accountant who knows both countries.
Do I need a visa to form a U.S. company as a developer?
To form a U.S. company as a developer, you don’t need a U.S. visa or an SSN, only a valid passport. The LLC can be formed and maintained 100% online, and the EIN is requested from the IRS without an SSN. Having a U.S. company also doesn’t give you a visa or authorization to live or physically work in the country. If that’s your plan, the path is immigration-related and needs specific advice.