Yes — you can register a US LLC from Pakistan with no US visit required. Most Pakistani entrepreneurs choose Wyoming (cheaper, simpler) over Delaware. You need a formation service + EIN + ITIN. Full process costs $200–$700 in Year 1. Don't skip the ITIN — it's required for annual IRS compliance (Form 5472) or you face a $25,000 penalty (7M PKR).
Wyoming: use Clerky, WyomingAgents.com, or Northwest Registered Agent. Delaware: use Stripe Atlas (includes Mercury bank connection), Firstbase, or Doola. Cost: $50–$500 depending on service.
Every US LLC must have a registered agent with a US address. Most formation services include Year 1 registered agent service. After that, pay $50–$150/year to renew it. Do not use your own address — you don't have a US address.
Submit IRS Form SS-4 by fax to the IRS international fax line (+1-855-641-6935). Takes 10–14 business days. Some formation services handle this for you. EIN is required for your bank account and Amazon/Stripe accounts.
Your personal US tax ID. Required for annual Form 5472 IRS compliance as the foreign LLC owner. Apply as soon as your LLC is formed — takes 7–11 weeks. Don't wait until your first tax deadline.
Mercury (mercury.com) is the most popular choice — accepts foreign-owned LLCs, no monthly fees, free ACH and wire transfers. Requires EIN + LLC documents. Some applicants also need ITIN for enhanced KYC. Relay.fi is a good alternative.
Every year, file Form 5472 + pro-forma Form 1120 with the IRS. This is mandatory — even with zero revenue. Hire a US CPA familiar with foreign-owned LLCs. Cost: $200–$500/year. Your ITIN goes on this form.
Thousands of Pakistani LLC owners have received $25,000 IRS penalty notices for missing this annual filing. Formation courses and YouTube tutorials rarely mention it. Apply for your ITIN now and arrange annual filing before your first March 15 deadline.
| Item | One-Time Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| LLC Formation | $50–$500 | — |
| EIN (IRS) | Free | — |
| ITIN (via ITIN Plus) | $99 | — |
| Registered Agent | Included Year 1 | $50–$150 |
| Wyoming State Fee | — | $60 |
| Delaware Franchise Tax | — | $300+ |
| Form 5472 Filing (CPA) | — | $200–$500 |
| Mercury Bank Account | Free | $0 |
Apply for ITIN now — while your LLC is being formed. ITIN takes 7–11 weeks and you'll need it by your first March 15 filing deadline. ITIN Plus charges just $99 — lowest in Pakistan.
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No. Your LLC must have a registered agent with a physical US address in the state of formation. This is a legal requirement. You can use any registered agent service — they receive legal documents on your behalf and forward them to you in Pakistan.
Generally no — if your LLC does not have US-effectively-connected income, you owe no US income tax. The Pakistan-US treaty also exempts most service and business income. However, you still must file Form 5472 as an information return, even if you owe zero tax.
LLC formation: 1–7 business days. EIN: 10–14 business days via fax (or same-day via phone for international applicants). ITIN: 7–11 weeks. Mercury account: 1–5 business days after EIN. Total: expect 6–12 weeks to be fully operational.