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What Is the Best U.S. State for a Non-Resident LLC?

If you do not live in the United States and have no physical U.S. operations, you can choose any of the 50 states. However, 95% of international founders choose between three states: Wyoming, Delaware, and New Mexico.

The Quick Answer:

• Wyoming: Best for 90% of global founders (e-commerce, SaaS, agencies, consultants). Lowest annual maintenance ($60/yr), zero state income tax, complete owner privacy.
• Delaware: Best only if you plan to raise institutional U.S. venture capital or issue preferred stock.
• New Mexico: Best for founders on a strict budget ($50 state fee and $0 annual report fees).

State	State Filing Fee	Annual Report Fee	Public Member Privacy	Best For
Wyoming	$102	$60 / yr	100% Anonymous	Global Online Businesses, Stripe, Agencies
Delaware	$140	$300 / yr	High Privacy	VC Investment, Accelerators (Y Combinator)
New Mexico	$50	$0 (None)	100% Anonymous	Lowest Upkeep Cost
California / NY	$70 - $200	$800+ / yr	Public Registry	Only if you physically live or hire there

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