Global Founder Edition

Form your U.S. LLC from anywhere.

The complete formation toolkit for non-resident founders — state filing portals, registered agent shortlist, EIN walkthrough, banking options, document templates, and a 12-month compliance calendar. Start by finding your state.

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Valia — Optimal U.S. LLC state assessment for non-resident founders
Section 01
Operational Footprint
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Where will the business operate from?

Select the option that best describes your physical and operational footprint.

Outside the United States
No US offices, employees, or property.
Inside the United States
Office, retail, warehouse, or US resident staff.
01

Built for non-residents

Most online guides assume you live in the US. Valia is calibrated for global founders forming a US LLC remotely.

02

Beyond Delaware groupthink

Delaware is right for ~12% of founders. Wyoming, New Mexico, and Nevada often beat it on cost, privacy, and protection.

03

A real recommendation, not a list

You get one primary state with a match score, plus two reasoned alternates and the trade-offs between them.

The Formation Stack

Everything after the decision, handled.

Knowing your state is step one. The toolkit walks you through every step that follows — with the exact portals, forms, and templates.

Choose
  • Personalized state assessment with match score
  • Statute-based methodology, no commissions
Form
  • State filing portals with step-by-step checklist
  • Registered agent shortlist with current pricing
  • Non-resident EIN walkthrough (Form SS-4 by fax)
  • Operating agreement & document templates
Operate
  • Banking options that accept non-residents
  • Payment processor guide (Stripe & alternatives)
  • 12-month compliance calendar with reminders

Stop guessing. Get your jurisdiction in two minutes.

Free assessment. Instant personalized result. No email required to see your match.

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