{"id":10455,"date":"2022-02-18T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/?p=10455"},"modified":"2022-12-12T15:43:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T15:43:32","slug":"how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Incorporate A Company In The USA For Your Dropshipping Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I setup a dropshipping business in the USA as a non-resident &#8211; another question we often get from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, this article (and the video below) is about all that. We gathered all the necessary steps you need to take to open a dropshipping business in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to setup a company in the USA for your dropshipping business [Great for NON-US citizens]\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uGIP_MFVyak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to watch the video, then go ahead and click play on the video above instead.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this content is for you if:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a non-USA citizen and want to work with USA dropshippers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a non-USA citizen and want to get USA payment processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a non-USA citizen and want to have a presence in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are overseas and want to start dropshipping in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d5f076ec9cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d5f076ec9cb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#First_of_all_why_do_you_need_to_incorporate_your_company_Why_not_just_start_selling_right_away_in_the_USA\" >First of all, why do you need to incorporate your company? Why not just start selling right away in the USA?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Choose_the_right_USA_legal_entity\" >Choose the right USA legal entity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Select_your_state\" >Select your state<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Name_your_LLC\" >Name your LLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Appoint_a_registered_agent\" >Appoint a registered agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#File_your_LLC_with_the_state\" >File your LLC with the state<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Create_an_LLC_operating_agreement\" >Create an LLC operating agreement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Get_an_EIN\" >Get an EIN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Top_companies_for_setting_up_a_dropshipping_business_in_the_USA\" >Top companies for setting up a dropshipping business in the USA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#ZenBusiness\" >ZenBusiness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Northwest\" >Northwest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#MyUSACorporation\" >MyUSACorporation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#Incfile\" >Incfile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#MyLLC\" >MyLLC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/appscenic.com\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-a-company-in-the-usa-for-your-dropshipping-business\/#How_much_will_all_these_cost_you\" >How much will all these cost you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_of_all_why_do_you_need_to_incorporate_your_company_Why_not_just_start_selling_right_away_in_the_USA\"><\/span><b>First of all, why do you need to incorporate your company? Why not just start selling right away in the USA?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, beginners think they just need a store and some products to start selling. Dropshipping is easy but not that easy. Before anything else, you need your business to be legal and compliant so you can start receiving payments, pay taxes, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 3 main reasons you need to incorporate your company:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. <strong>You need to receive payments from customers<\/strong> and for that, you need to work with payment processors like Stripe, PayPal, Adyen, Square, etc. These companies don&#8217;t work with random individuals, they all require you to have an incorporated company and be compliant with their terms and conditions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How strange would it be for someone to send you money to your personal PayPal or Bank Account? Would you trust an online store that has a PayPal email account johnwayne2017@yahoo.com? We don&#8217;t think so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Top suppliers work only with companies<\/strong>. All these suppliers don&#8217;t work with random individuals. Sure you can dropship from a website like AliExpress where the &#8220;suppliers&#8221; don&#8217;t care who is buying their products and the service quality is very low, but that&#8217;s not the type of dropshipping we are promoting here.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real wholesale and dropshipping suppliers that offer huge discounts and high-quality products require you to have a Company and a Sales License, a Tax ID or an EIN number (more about that later).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you want to work with the best suppliers from the USA and dropship only high-quality products, you need to incorporate a company in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. <strong>If you want to be on the legal side and build a 100% sustainable and scalable business<\/strong>, you need to register as a company in order to pay your taxes. That&#8217;s the right way to do it, especially if you are a NON-US citizen and you want to dropship in the USA. You don&#8217;t want to get sued or get into legal\/financial issues with the IRS overnight, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s see what steps you need to follow in order to incorporate a company in the USA as a non-USA citizen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And at the end of this article, we will also give you some recommendations about how to setup your company with no struggle by using a 3rd party company that does everything for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_the_right_USA_legal_entity\"><\/span><b>Choose the right USA legal entity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to open a dropshipping business in the USA as a non-resident, you can choose between having an LLC or a C-Corporation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myusacorporation.com\/articles\/ccorp-vs-scorp-vs-llc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Read more on the differences between an LLC and a C-corporation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the preferred choice because it&#8217;s easy to setup, it\u2019s flexible, has no corporate taxes or limitations on the people involved, and it can be run by its members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the end, it all comes down to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myusacorporation.com\/articles\/taxation-of-foreign-entrepreneurs#bm2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">how you want to be taxed <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and an LLC is the most convenient way to go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure which way to go? Then we recommend that you take your time and read on the subject on Google and consult a USA tax specialist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout this article, we will be showing how to setup an LLC in the USA, as is the most common choice for dropshippers who want to start a business in the USA<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_your_state\"><\/span><b>Select your state<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your dropshipping business won\u2019t have a physical location anywhere in the USA, you have the freedom to open an LLC in any state. Most companies that provide this type of service recommend forming a company in Delaware or Wyoming, as they are the incorporation-friendly states in the USA. These can mean 0% income taxes on profits, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myusacorporation.com\/articles\/delaware-vs-nevada-vs-wyoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Here&#8217;s a comparison between Delaware, Wyoming and Nevada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, Delaware is often the choice for larger companies and Wyoming is the go-to place for startups and small businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Name_your_LLC\"><\/span><b>Name your LLC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a name for your LLC company is an important step. Your company\u2019s name must be unique, represent your business and describe what you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you choose a few options for your LLC name, remember to check if other companies aren&#8217;t already using those names. Check on Google, social media, and the business database of the state you chose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appoint_a_registered_agent\"><\/span><b>Appoint a registered agent<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have a registered agent to receive important documents from the state, such as tax forms or other government correspondence. Your registered agent can be a person or a registered agent service. Essentially, a registered agent acts as a reliable point of contact for your LLC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t be your registered agent as you don\u2019t have a physical street address in the USA, so you will need to choose a specialized third-party business as your registered agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last part of this article, we will also direct you to a few popular companies that can help set up an LLC company in the USA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_your_LLC_with_the_state\"><\/span><b>File your LLC with the state<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often called Articles of Organization, its purpose is to have the state formally recognize your company. You will need to provide some basic information about your business and its owners. To find out the exact details of what you need to fill in, you need to check the Secretary of State\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the time, you need to fill in the basic information about the LLC and its members, such as the LLC name and mailing address and the registered agent\u2019s name and address. You might also be asked to state the purpose of the LLC and list any current LLC members and\/or managers, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_an_LLC_operating_agreement\"><\/span><b>Create an LLC operating agreement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are not required to have an operating agreement in every state, but it\u2019s always a smart move to have one. A legally binding document, an operating agreement defines key operational aspects of your LLC, such as ownership percentages, responsibilities, voting power, and a succession plan if an owner decides to leave the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An operating agreement can prevent any future miscommunication and ownership disputes as it clearly explains how the LLC should be run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_an_EIN\"><\/span><b>Get an EIN<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last step is registering your LLC with the federal government by applying for an Employer Identification Number (or EIN). You should know it\u2019s free to apply for it and is required to have one if your LLC has multiple partners or employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, the EIN is a federal tax ID number that functions as a Social Security number for your business. Having an EIN <\/span><b>allows your business to open a bank account and apply for bank loans, hire employees, pay taxes, and more<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myusacorporation.com\/ein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More about an EIN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now as we mentioned at the beginning of this article, there are many 3rd party companies that can help you incorporate a company in the USA as a non-US citizen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_companies_for_setting_up_a_dropshipping_business_in_the_USA\"><\/span><b>Top companies for setting up a dropshipping business in the USA<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many companies are offering this type of service, making it as easy as possible for you to setup a USA business from the comfort of your home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing one of the following companies to setup your LLC means you don\u2019t need to worry about traveling to the USA and presenting official documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do everything online, even submitting all your corporate information. You don\u2019t need to have a Social Security Number, a US address or even a national phone number.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that the process can take around one to three weeks and can cost between $200 and $1,000 depending on the US state you register, and what additional options you may choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the top companies that provide this type of LLC formation service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ZenBusiness\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zenbusiness.com\/llc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ZenBusiness<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is probable the best LLC service for small businesses you can find out there. The company offers LLC formation packages starting at $39 per year (plus a state filing fee).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northwest\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northwestregisteredagent.com\/llc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northwest<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northwest incorporation service is $39 plus state fees, and it includes LLC filing, premium registered agent services, customer privacy protection, an online account to access business documents, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MyUSACorporation\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myusacorporation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MyUSACorporation<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They provide full service of forming your company, which includes everything from drafting and filing the Articles with the state for your choice, providing a registered agent in any of the 50 states and DC, obtaining EIN for non-U.S. owners, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incfile\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incfile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Incfile<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incfile offers a full year of registered agent service for free in all its packages and a user-friendly, online dashboard to help you track important deadlines and compliance reminders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MyLLC\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MyLLC<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyLLC.com provides leading document filing services that cater to individuals, small businesses, as well as the legal and financial industries throughout the United States and abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/howtostartanllc.com\/reviews\/llc-formation-top-five\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More on the companies that can help you setup your dropshipping business in the USA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_will_all_these_cost_you\"><\/span><b>How much will all these cost you?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, you will need to pay a mandatory filing fee that will go to the state you choose (Delaware, Wyoming, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state filling fee is currently:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delaware $140<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wyoming $100<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, the processing time is 10-15 days, but if you want it faster you have to pay an additional fee, $50 for 4-9 days, and approx. $100 for 1-3 days processing time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, every LLC formation company charges a preparation and filing fee that usually is between $100-150.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you also want an EIN number (Employer Identification Number) the cost is around $50-80. You can also get it for yourself online via Live Chat directly on the IRS website. But in order to do that, you need to have an existing SSN, ITIN or EIN and you probably don\u2019t have any of that as you are not a USA citizen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about it <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One last thing that you will need to pay, which is also mandatory, is the Registered Agent Service which costs around $100-150 a year. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s an example of how your total cost may look like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>$140 (filing fee in Delaware) + $100 (LLC formation company) + $100 (1-3 days processing time) + $80 (EIN number) + $150 (Registered Agent Service) = $570<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the total cost to incorporate an LLC company can be around <strong>$600-700<\/strong>, and that probably doesn&#8217;t include any <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add-ons, like mail forwarding. So, we can probably even say that the total cost can reach <strong>$1000<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this article helped you understand why it\u2019s important to incorporate a company before launching your dropshipping business in the USA and also what steps you need to follow to make that happen.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can I setup a dropshipping business in the USA as a non-resident &#8211; another question we often get from you. Well, this article (and the video below) is about all that. We gathered all the necessary steps you need to take to open a dropshipping business in the USA. 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