How to form an LLC in Nevada from abroad
Set up your company with privacy and 0% state tax. No travel, no SSN. Sell-U handles everything.
Why Nevada for your LLC?
- 0% state income tax and no franchise tax on income.
- Strong privacy: protection for owners and managers.
- Fast approval and a 100% online process.
- About $350 a year (Annual List + State Business License).
Why Nevada?
Nevada is a favorite for founders who put privacy and 0% state tax first. It does not tax income and offers strong protection for owners. The thing to consider is the recurring cost: between the Annual List and the State Business License, it runs about $350 a year.
0% state income tax
Nevada charges no state income tax and no franchise tax on revenue. Your LLC only deals with federal taxes, with the obligation to file Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 with the IRS.
Strong privacy
Nevada offers some of the best privacy protection for owners and managers, and a framework that favors asset protection.
About $350 a year
Unlike Wyoming, Nevada has a higher recurring cost: Annual List (~$150) + State Business License (~$200). Keep it in mind when comparing states.
How to open your Nevada LLC: step by step
You can do the whole process on your own. Steps 2 and 4 are where foreign founders get stuck the most: that is where Sell-U takes over for you.
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01
Choose your LLC name
It must end in "LLC" or "L.L.C." and be unique in Nevada. Check availability on the Nevada Secretary of State portal.
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02
Appoint a Registered Agent in Nevada
A person or company with a physical address in Nevada that receives legal mail. It can’t be you if you live outside the US.
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03
File the Articles of Organization
The document that forms your LLC with the Nevada Secretary of State. Filing fee $425. Approval in 1–2 business days (online).
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04
Get your EIN from the IRS
The Employer Identification Number is the US equivalent of the RFC in Mexico or the NIT in Colombia. Without an SSN you must file Form SS-4 by fax or mail. It takes 4–8 weeks if you do it yourself.
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05
Draft your Operating Agreement
It defines how your LLC runs: members, ownership percentages, decisions, distributions. It is not filed with the state, but banks and partners almost always ask for it.
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06
Open your bank account and start operating
With your active LLC and your EIN you can apply to fintechs like Mercury, Relay or Wise Business. The process is 100% remote. Keep in mind that approval depends on each financial institution and is not guaranteed. Sell-U can guide you through it.
What you’ll pay for your LLC next year.
No hidden fees. These are the real yearly costs of keeping your LLC in Nevada.
| Item | Details | Amount USD | Frequency |
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| Registered Agent | Mandatory annual service for LLCs without a physical office in Nevada. Cost varies by provider. | $50 – $300 | $50 – $300 |
| Annual List + State Business License | Every year you renew the Annual List of Managers/Members (~$150) and the State Business License (~$200), both with the Secretary of State. About $350/year in total. | ~$350/year | Annual |
| Taxes and tax compliance | Tax filings and informational returns with the IRS, depending on structure and activity. | From $150 | Annual |
| Sales Tax Nevada | Nevada charges 6.85% state + local. For non-residents with no physical or economic nexus in Nevada it generally does not apply. Review it with a CPA. | 6.85% + local | It depends |
Sell-U includes the EIN and Operating Agreement in your formation package. You only pay the mandatory annual renewals.
Why Nevada is tax-friendly.
Three numbers that matter in Nevada. The LLC is pass-through at the federal level and the state has no income tax.
Nevada does not tax income at the state level.
Your LLC only deals with federal taxes. As a single-member non-resident with no physical activity in the US there is usually no federal payment, but you must file Form 5472 + pro forma 1120 with the IRS.
Applies if you have physical or economic nexus in Nevada.
With no physical presence in Nevada and sales to state customers under the economic threshold, it generally does not apply. Review each case with a CPA.
Annual List + State Business License.
Nevada’s recurring cost (~$350/year) is higher than Wyoming’s. In return you get strong privacy and 0% state tax.
This is not tax advice. Each case depends on your residency and income. We work with partner CPAs who know the Latin American founder case.
What’s due every year (and the penalties if you forget).
Forming the LLC is just the beginning. These are the dates you need on your calendar.
| Obligation | Due date | Cost | Penalty for non-compliance |
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| Annual List + State Business License | Last day of the anniversary month | ~$350/year | Late fees ($75+) and, if it continues, revocation of the LLC’s status. |
| Registered Agent renewal | Your LLC anniversary | $125 | Loss of legal status |
| Federal taxes | April 15 | Depends on structure | $25,000 base IRS penalty for not filing Form 5472 |
| Sales Tax (if applicable) | Monthly or quarterly | Variable | Only applies with physical or economic nexus in Nevada |
Forget the dates. Sell-U tracks them for you.
Annual Report, Registered Agent and tax reminders. We alert you 60 days before every deadline.
What matters, straight up.
Don’t see your question? Message us and a specialist will reply in under 24 hours, in English or Spanish.
Do I need an SSN or to live in the US to open my Nevada LLC?
No. You can form it from any country in Latin America or Spain, with no SSN, no ITIN and no travel. You only need a Registered Agent with a physical address in Nevada (Sell-U provides it), your passport and a mailing address.
How much does it cost to keep a Nevada LLC each year?
About $350 a year between the Annual List (~$150) and the State Business License (~$200), plus the Registered Agent renewal. It costs more than Wyoming, but offers strong privacy and 0% state tax.
How long until my LLC is up and running?
The Articles of Organization are approved online in 1–2 business days. The EIN without an SSN takes an extra 4–8 weeks. With Sell-U the full process (LLC + EIN) usually wraps up in 4–6 weeks.
Can I open a bank account for my LLC without traveling to the US?
Yes. Digital banks like Mercury, Relay and Wise Business accept founders without an SSN with an active LLC, an EIN and a passport. The process is 100% remote, although approval depends on each institution.
Nevada or Wyoming for privacy?
Both offer strong privacy and 0% state tax. Wyoming is cheaper (~$60/year) and has the best charging order protection. Nevada costs ~$350/year but has a very well-known privacy and asset protection framework. Sell-U helps you choose based on your case.
Your Nevada LLC, ready to operate.
Tell us about your business. A specialist will reach out in under 24 hours with a tailored plan and fixed pricing.
- LLC + EIN + Registered Agent, all included
- No SSN. No travel. 100% remote.
- Support in Spanish or English, Latin American hours
- Secure payment in USD, no hidden fees
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