r/llc

Hey everyone,

I'm a non resident founder operating a single member LLC registered in Wyoming. I have my IRS Notice CP575G with my assigned EIN, standard Registered Agent address in WY, passport, and state filing documents.

I've hit a wall getting a US business bank account.

Wise: Not eligible due to trading address restrictions in my country (Algeria).

Mercury, Relay, & ZEN: Applications were rejected.

For non resident single member LLC owners, which banking platforms are currently approving accounts?

Looking for recent recommendations or platform workarounds that are actually working in 2026. Thanks!

Opened an LLC but never filed taxes with it.

I know there’s a $800 franchise fee. However, if I have no bank accounts or assets tied to the LLC and it is dissolved do I still have to pay the $800 fee?

The fee is assessed to the LLC and not the individual, so should I be paying this fee? I am not even sure if I have a fee because I can’t register an account on FTB without a prior tax filing.

I’ve been looking into setting up a US LLC, and the packages from a few local-based agents seem pretty expensive. One quoted around $400 for formation, including the EIN, and about $700–$1,000 a year for the full package with help opening a bank account, tax filing, and other stuff.

I found Northwest Registered Agent, where LLC formation is around $150. They offer to get the EIN for an extra $200, but I can skip that and try applying myself. I’m also wondering if I can open a bank account and handle the tax filing on my own.

Has anyone as a non resident gone the DIY route? Did you run into any blockers? How practical is it to handle the formation, EIN, banking, and taxes yourself?