# CORPBOLT

> CORPBOLT helps non-US founders form a Wyoming LLC, obtain an EIN, maintain registered agent service, and manage formation documents through an online portal.

## Summary

CORPBOLT is a U.S. business formation service for founders selling to the U.S. and beyond. The canonical brand spelling is CORPBOLT. The primary service is Wyoming LLC formation for non-US founders, including state filing coordination, EIN filing support, registered agent service, operating agreement preparation, and customer support through a secure portal.

CORPBOLT LLC is not a law firm, CPA firm, tax advisor, financial advisor, bank, broker, or government agency. Content on the site is general information and product/service copy, not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://corpbolt.com/): Wyoming LLC formation for non-US founders.
- [Start Formation](https://corpbolt.com/start/): Formation wizard for beginning an order.
- [Help Center](https://corpbolt.com/help/): Articles about company formation, EINs, compliance, and using CORPBOLT.
- [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://corpbolt.com/privacy/): Privacy, cookies, consent choices, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and U.S. state privacy rights.
- [Terms of Service](https://corpbolt.com/terms/): Service terms, order terms, limitations, disclaimers, and acceptable use.
- [Security & Trust](https://corpbolt.com/security/): Security posture, subprocessors, incident response, and data protection practices.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://corpbolt.com/accessibility/): Accessibility standards, WCAG alignment, and feedback contact.
- [Copyright Policy](https://corpbolt.com/copyright/): Copyright, DMCA-style notices, and IP complaints.

## Core Topics

- Wyoming LLC formation for non-US founders.
- EIN filing support for foreign-owned U.S. entities.
- Registered agent service and Wyoming business compliance.
- Operating agreements, resolutions, and formation documents.
- U.S. business setup for global founders selling to the U.S. and beyond.

## Help Center Guides

- [LLC vs Corporation: Which Is Right for Non-US Founders?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/llc-vs-corporation/): Company Formation — Compare LLC vs corporation for non-US founders, including ownership, taxes, fundraising, S-corp limits, banking readiness, and when to get advice.
- [Best State for LLC Non Resident Founders](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/best-state-for-llc/): Company Formation — Compare the best state for LLC non resident founders across Wyoming, Delaware, Nevada, and operating-state factors so you can choose with fewer surprises.
- [What Is an LLC? Meaning, Taxes, and Non-US Founder Basics](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/what-is-llc/): Company Formation — What is an LLC? Learn how liability protection, taxes, ownership, documents, and state rules work for non-US founders forming a U.S. company before filing.
- [US Company Formation for Non-Residents](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/us-company-formation-for-non-residents/): Company Formation — US company formation for non-residents, step by step: choose a state and entity, file, get an EIN without an SSN, and stay compliant — no US visit required.
- [Can I Open a US LLC If I Live Outside the US?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/open-us-llc-from-outside-us/): Company Formation — Yes, you can open a US LLC from outside the US. No citizenship, residency, visa, or SSN is required to form one. Here is what you actually need.
- [Wyoming Series LLC: What It Is and Who Needs One](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-series-llc/): Company Formation — Wyoming series LLC: what it is, how the inter-series shield works, its unsettled IRS tax status, and why most non-resident founders do not need one.
- [Wyoming Foreign LLC Registration: Registering in Another State](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-foreign-llc-registration/): Company Formation — Wyoming foreign LLC registration: foreign means out of state, not non-US. See when your LLC must register in another state and what it can cost.
- [What Is a Registered Agent for an LLC? A Non-US Founder's Guide](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/registered-agent/): Company Formation — What a registered agent does, why every US state requires one, and why non-US founders almost always need a registered agent service for an LLC.
- [What Documents Do You Receive After Forming an LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/documents-you-receive-after-forming-an-llc/): Company Formation — The documents you receive after forming an LLC: your stamped Articles of Organization, the IRS EIN confirmation letter, and your Operating Agreement, and what each is for.
- [Wyoming LLC for Non Residents](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-for-non-residents/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC for non residents: who can form one, the steps, the $100 fee and annual report, and what it does and doesn't do. Not legal or tax advice.
- [Do I Need a US Address to Form an LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/do-i-need-a-us-address-to-form-an-llc/): Company Formation — Do I need a US address to form an LLC? Not a personal one, but you do need a registered agent with a physical state address. Here is what each address is for.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Form an LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/how-much-does-it-cost-to-form-an-llc/): Company Formation — How much does it cost to form an LLC? State filing fee, the free EIN, registered agent, and the recurring yearly costs non-US founders often forget to budget.
- [Documents Needed to Form a US LLC as a Non-Resident](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/documents-to-form-us-llc-as-non-resident/): Company Formation — The documents to form a US LLC as a non-resident: Articles of Organization, a registered agent, an EIN, an operating agreement, and your passport.
- [Can I Be My Own Registered Agent for My LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/can-i-be-my-own-registered-agent/): Company Formation — Yes, you can legally be your own registered agent in Wyoming if you meet the requirements. But for a non-resident founder the honest answer is usually no. Here is why, and what to do instead.
- [Registered Agent Service: What You're Actually Paying For](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/registered-agent-service/): Company Formation — What a registered agent service actually buys you, why every US LLC needs one, and why non-resident founders should never try to be their own agent. Plain-English and Wyoming-focused.
- [Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement: What It Covers and Why You Need One](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/single-member-llc-operating-agreement/): Company Formation — What a single-member LLC operating agreement is, why even a solo non-resident owner needs one, what a sound one covers, and how to get it prepared properly. Educational, not legal advice.
- [Is There a Free Virtual Address for an LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/free-virtual-address-for-llc/): Company Formation — A free virtual address can go on your LLC's mailing line and EIN form, but it cannot be your Wyoming registered agent, and banks often reject it.
- [Wyoming LLC Operating Agreement: What It Must Contain](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-operating-agreement/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC operating agreement template: the clauses it should contain, why a single-member owner still needs one, and what the state does not require.
- [Wyoming LLC Bank Account: What a Non-Resident Needs to Open One](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-bank-account/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC bank account: the documents a non-resident needs, from EIN and Articles to operating agreement, ID, address and owner info.
- [Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement: What It Must Contain](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/multi-member-llc-operating-agreement/): Company Formation — Multi member LLC operating agreement: what it must contain, from ownership and capital to profit split, voting, transfers, deadlock and dissolution.
- [Wyoming Anonymous LLC: How the Privacy Actually Works](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/anonymous-llc-wyoming/): Company Formation — Anonymous LLC Wyoming keeps members off the public state record, but banks, the IRS, and courts can still identify you. How the privacy works.
- [Wyoming LLC Charging Order Protection, Explained](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-charging-order-protection/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC charging order protection: a personal creditor's only remedy under W.S. 17-29-503, single-member LLCs included.
- [Do I Need a Registered Agent for My LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/do-i-need-a-registered-agent-for-my-llc/): Company Formation — Do I need a registered agent for my LLC? Yes, Wyoming requires one at a physical street address, so founders abroad use a commercial agent.
- [Wyoming LLC as a Holding Company: Holding Assets and Other Companies](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-holding-company/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC holding company: use a standard LLC to hold assets or other LLCs, with charging order protection and no state income tax for non residents.
- [Virtual Address for an LLC: What It Is and How to Get One](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/virtual-address-for-llc/): Company Formation — A virtual address for an LLC is a real US street address at a CMRA that receives your company mail. It is not a PO box or your registered agent.
- [How to Change Your LLC's Registered Agent](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/change-registered-agent/): Company Formation — Change registered agent for a Wyoming LLC: file the state's Appointment of New Registered Agent form by mail with a $5 fee and the new agent's consent.
- [Wyoming Articles of Organization Explained](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-articles-of-organization/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC Articles of Organization: the $100 form that states only your LLC name and registered agent, keeping members off the public record.
- [Wyoming LLC Naming Rules: How to Choose a Compliant Name](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-naming-rules/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC naming rules: your name needs an approved designator like LLC and must be distinguishable on the state's records before you file.
- [How to Start an LLC in Wyoming (Step by Step)](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/how-to-start-an-llc-in-wyoming/): Company Formation — How to start an LLC in Wyoming: 6 steps from a compliant name and registered agent to the $100 Articles, an EIN, and a US bank account.
- [Wyoming LLC Requirements: What You Need to Form One](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-llc-requirements/): Company Formation — Wyoming LLC requirements: a compliant name, a Wyoming registered agent, the $100 Articles filing, and an organizer. No owner residency needed.
- [Wyoming DBA: How to Register a Trade Name](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/wyoming-dba/): Company Formation — Wyoming DBA: how your LLC registers a trade name with the Secretary of State, the current $100 fee, ten year term, and why it adds no anonymity.
- [Who Can Be a Registered Agent? Wyoming Requirements](https://corpbolt.com/help/company-formation/who-can-be-a-registered-agent/): Company Formation — Who can be a registered agent in Wyoming? An individual resident 18 or older, or a business entity authorized in Wyoming, with a physical street address.
- [EIN & ITIN Guide for Non-US Founders](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/ein-itin-guide-for-non-us-founders/): EIN & ITIN — EIN and ITIN for non-US founders: which you need, who needs both, how to get each, and in what order. Most founders need an EIN, not an ITIN.
- [What Is an EIN? Meaning, Uses, and How Non-US Founders Get One](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/what-is-an-ein/): EIN & ITIN — What is an EIN? It's your U.S. business's free federal tax ID. Learn what an EIN is for, whether you need one, and how non-US founders get an EIN without an SSN.
- [How to Get an EIN Without an SSN](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/get-ein-without-ssn/): EIN & ITIN — You can get an EIN without an SSN. Here is how non-US founders apply on Form SS-4 by phone, fax, or mail, and why you do not need an ITIN first.
- [Do I Need an EIN for My LLC?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/do-i-need-an-ein-for-my-llc/): EIN & ITIN — Do you need an EIN for your LLC? Almost always yes, and a foreign-owned LLC always does. Here is when an EIN is required and the one narrow exception.
- [What Is a 147C Letter? EIN Confirmation for Non-Residents](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/147c-letter/): EIN & ITIN — A 147C letter is the IRS's free re-confirmation of an EIN you already have. What it is, when a bank needs it, and how a non-resident requests one by phone.
- [When Non-US Founders Need an ITIN (and When They Don't)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/do-you-need-an-itin/): EIN & ITIN — Most non-US founders don't need an ITIN to form a US LLC or get an EIN. You need one only to file a US tax return or claim a tax treaty benefit.
- [What Is an ITIN? (And Whether You Actually Need One)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/what-is-an-itin/): EIN & ITIN — An ITIN is a personal US tax number for people who cannot get an SSN, not a business number. What the IRS says it is, what it is not, and why your US LLC almost never needs you to have one.
- [EIN vs ITIN vs SSN vs Tax ID: What's the Difference?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/ein-vs-itin-vs-ssn-vs-tax-id/): EIN & ITIN — EIN vs ITIN vs SSN vs Tax ID: an EIN is your business's number, an SSN or ITIN is a person's, and Tax ID is the umbrella. Here is which one your LLC needs.
- [CP 575: Your EIN Confirmation Letter (and What to Do If You Lost It)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/cp-575-ein-confirmation-letter/): EIN & ITIN — CP 575 EIN confirmation letter: what it contains, why the IRS issues it once, and how founders abroad request a 147C if it is lost.
- [Can You Open a US Bank Account Without an SSN or ITIN?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/open-us-bank-account-without-ssn-itin/): EIN & ITIN — Can you open a US bank account without an SSN or ITIN? Yes for a business account, which keys on your LLC EIN, though each bank sets its own policy.
- [What Is Form SS-4? The EIN Application Form](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/form-ss-4/): EIN & ITIN — Form SS-4 is the IRS application for an EIN. What the form is, what each section asks, how non-US founders complete line 7b, and what happens after you file.
- [How to Apply for an ITIN (Form W-7): The Non-Resident Path](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/how-to-apply-for-itin-form-w7/): EIN & ITIN — How to apply for an ITIN as a non-resident: file IRS Form W-7 with a valid passport, attach your U.S. tax return, then choose mail, a TAC, or a CAA.
- [What Documents Do You Need to Apply for an ITIN?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/documents-needed-for-itin/): EIN & ITIN — ITIN documents: prove identity and foreign status from the IRS list of 13. A valid passport works alone. Only originals or agency certified copies count.
- [How Long Does It Take to Get an EIN?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-an-ein/): EIN & ITIN — How long an EIN takes by method: the instant online route is closed to most non-residents, so plan for fax (about 4 business days), the phone line, or mail (about 4 weeks).
- [Can You Work or Get Paid With an ITIN?](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/can-you-work-with-an-itin/): EIN & ITIN — Can you work with an ITIN? No. An ITIN is a tax processing number that does not authorize US employment or change your immigration status.
- [EIN Reference Number 101: Why the IRS Rejected Your EIN Application](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/ein-reference-number-101/): EIN & ITIN — EIN reference number 101 usually means a name conflict, but non-residents without an SSN skip the online tool and file Form SS-4 by fax or mail.
- [ITIN Processing Time: How Long the IRS Takes](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/itin-processing-time/): EIN & ITIN — ITIN processing time is about 7 weeks, or 9 to 11 weeks in peak tax season or from abroad. See what the IRS says and how to check your status.
- [How to Get an EIN for Your LLC (the Non-Resident Path)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/how-to-get-ein-for-llc/): EIN & ITIN — How to get an EIN for your LLC as a non-resident with no SSN: file Form SS-4 by phone, fax, or mail, with foreign on line 7b.
- [Has My ITIN Expired? How to Check and Renew](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/itin-renewal/): EIN & ITIN — How to check if your ITIN is expired, why it lapses after three years of non-use, and how to renew it with Form W-7.
- [How to Fill Out Form SS-4 Line by Line (Non-Resident)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/how-to-fill-out-form-ss-4/): EIN & ITIN — Form SS-4 instructions for non-residents, line by line: what to enter on line 1, the responsible party, foreign on line 7b, and entity type on line 9a.
- [How to Apply for an EIN Online (and Why Non-Residents Can't)](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/how-to-apply-for-ein-online/): EIN & ITIN — Apply for an EIN online only if the responsible party has an SSN or ITIN. Most non-residents cannot and file Form SS-4 by fax or mail instead.
- [How to Check Your EIN Application Status](https://corpbolt.com/help/ein-itin/check-ein-application-status/): EIN & ITIN — EIN application status: there is no online tracker. Online EINs issue instantly, so check a pending fax or mail application by phone with the IRS.
- [Form 1120 Due Date: Deadlines for Foreign-Owned LLCs](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-1120-due-date/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 1120 due date for a foreign-owned LLC: the 15th day of the 4th month after year-end, generally April 15. Form 7004 extends filing to October 15.
- [Do US LLCs Still Need to File a BOI Report?](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/do-llcs-need-to-file-a-boi-report/): Taxation & Compliance — Do US LLCs need to file a BOI report? Under the 2025 FinCEN rule, companies formed in the US are exempt. Only foreign-formed entities still file.
- [What Is a Disregarded Entity? (Single-Member LLC)](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/what-is-a-disregarded-entity/): Taxation & Compliance — What a disregarded entity is: how the IRS taxes a single-member LLC, why it still protects you, and the Form 5472 trap for foreign owners. Not tax advice.
- [Form 5472 and Pro Forma 1120 for Foreign-Owned LLCs](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-5472-pro-forma-1120-foreign-owned-llc/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 5472 and pro forma 1120 for foreign-owned LLCs: why a no-income LLC may still file, what counts, the $25,000 penalty, and the deadline. Not tax advice.
- [Form 1120-F: When a Foreign Corporation Files (and Why Your LLC Usually Doesn't)](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-1120-f/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 1120-F is a foreign corporation's US tax return. Own a US-formed LLC? You almost certainly file a pro forma 1120 with Form 5472 instead.
- [How to File Form 1120 for a Foreign-Owned LLC (the pro forma version)](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-1120-instructions-foreign-owned-llc/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 1120 instructions for a foreign-owned LLC: file a pro forma 1120 with Form 5472, only name, address, items B and E, then mail to Ogden.
- [Schedule G (Form 1120): Do Foreign-Owned LLCs Need It?](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-1120-schedule-g/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 1120 Schedule G: a foreign-owned LLC generally does not complete it on the pro forma 1120 filed with Form 5472. What the IRS requires.
- [What Is Form 1120? (And the Pro Forma Version You File)](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/what-is-form-1120/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 1120 is the US corporation income tax return, but a foreign-owned single-member LLC files only a near-empty pro forma version as a Form 5472 cover.
- [Disregarded Entity Name: What Name to Use on Tax Forms](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/disregarded-entity-name/): Taxation & Compliance — Disregarded entity name: use the owner's legal name on Form W-9 or W-8, and the LLC's own name plus EIN on Form 5472 and the pro forma 1120.
- [Does a Foreign-Owned US LLC Pay US Tax? (ECI Explained)](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/does-foreign-owned-llc-pay-us-tax/): Taxation & Compliance — Does a foreign-owned US LLC pay US tax? It depends on whether the owner has effectively connected income (ECI). Form 5472 filing is required either way.
- [Form 5472 Filing Requirements: Who Must File](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/form-5472-filing-requirements/): Taxation & Compliance — Form 5472 filing requirements: a foreign-owned US LLC must file if it had a reportable related party transaction, or face a $25,000 penalty.
- [Where to File Form 1120 for a Foreign-Owned LLC](https://corpbolt.com/help/taxation/where-to-file-form-1120/): Taxation & Compliance — Where to file Form 1120 for a foreign-owned LLC: you cannot e-file the pro forma 1120 and Form 5472. Fax or mail it to the IRS PIN Unit in Ogden, UT.
- [Does CORPBOLT Provide Legal or Tax Advice?](https://corpbolt.com/help/faqs/does-corpbolt-provide-legal-or-tax-advice/): FAQs — No. CORPBOLT is a formation service, not a law firm or CPA firm. See what we handle, what we do not, and when to get a professional.
- [Form 8822-B: Change Your LLC Address or Responsible Party](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/form-8822-b/): Compliance Filings — Form 8822-B updates your LLC address or responsible party with the IRS. See who files, the 60-day rule, where to mail it, and common mistakes.
- [Wyoming Annual Report: Deadline, Fee, and How to File](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/wyoming-annual-report/): Compliance Filings — The Wyoming LLC annual report is due the first day of your anniversary month and costs a $60 minimum for most non-residents, filed online from abroad.
- [Wyoming LLC Amendment: How to Change Your Articles of Organization](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/wyoming-llc-amendment/): Compliance Filings — Wyoming LLC amendment: change your Articles of Organization by mail for the current $60 fee, and see which changes are internal or IRS matters.
- [How to Dissolve an LLC (the Proper Way)](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/how-to-dissolve-an-llc/): Compliance Filings — How to dissolve a Wyoming LLC properly: wind up, file the $60 Articles of Dissolution, then close it with the IRS by filing your final return and an account-closing letter. A non-resident guide.
- [Wyoming Certificate of Good Standing: What It Is and When You Need One](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/wyoming-certificate-of-good-standing/): Compliance Filings — A Wyoming certificate of good standing proves your LLC is active and current. It is free to pull online, and most non-residents only need one when asked.
- [How to Dissolve a Wyoming LLC (the proper way)](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/how-to-dissolve-a-wyoming-llc/): Compliance Filings — How to dissolve an LLC in Wyoming: wind up, file Articles of Dissolution with the state, then close your EIN and final federal filings.
- [How to Reinstate a Dissolved LLC in Wyoming](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/reinstate-dissolved-llc/): Compliance Filings — How to reinstate a dissolved Wyoming LLC: file back annual reports and the Certificate of Reinstatement within two years, or form a new entity.
- [Do I Need to Dissolve an LLC I Never Used?](https://corpbolt.com/help/compliance/dissolve-llc-you-never-used/): Compliance Filings — Do you need to dissolve an LLC you never used? No law forces it, but a dormant Wyoming LLC still owes fees and a registered agent until you dissolve it.

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