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Anonymous LLC in New Mexico: how it works
An anonymous LLC keeps your name off the State's public record. How it works in New Mexico, a U.S. state, how you prove ownership and what it costs.
October 24, 20264 min read

BOI report for a U.S. LLC: do you need to file?
Does a U.S. LLC file a FinCEN BOI report? No: FinCEN exempts entities created in the U.S. What that means for a New Mexico LLC owned from abroad.
October 24, 20263 min read

How to change registered agent for a New Mexico LLC
How to change registered agent for a New Mexico LLC: the Statement of Change, the $20 State fee, who signs and how to avoid a gap in coverage.
October 28, 20264 min read

What is the cheapest state to form an LLC?
The cheapest state to form an LLC is the one that's cheap to keep. New Mexico, Wyoming and Delaware compared on formation fee and yearly cost.
October 24, 20263 min read

How to dissolve an LLC in New Mexico, step by step
How to dissolve an LLC in New Mexico: the members' decision, winding up, the $25 State filing and closing the EIN account with the IRS.
October 28, 20264 min read

EIN without an SSN: how non-residents get one for their LLC
Get an EIN without an SSN or ITIN for your U.S. LLC: who the responsible party is, how Form SS-4 works and how EXNNA files it for you.
October 24, 20264 min read

Form 5472 for a foreign-owned single-member LLC
Form 5472 for a single-member LLC owned from abroad: who files, the pro forma Form 1120, how to send it, the deadline and the $25,000 penalty.
October 24, 20263 min read

How long does it take to form an LLC?
How long does it take to form an LLC? About two minutes to order, usually 1–3 business days for New Mexico's approval, then your documents.
October 24, 20263 min read

How to form an LLC online
How to form an LLC online in 7 steps: name, state, registered agent, Articles, Operating Agreement, EIN and bank. With EXNNA, the order takes 2 minutes.
October 24, 20264 min read

ITIN vs EIN: which one does an LLC owner need?
ITIN vs EIN: the EIN is your LLC's tax ID, the ITIN is a tax ID for you as a person. Which one an LLC owner needs, and whether you need an ITIN first.
October 24, 20264 min read

LLC annual report requirements: New Mexico, Wyoming and Delaware
LLC annual report requirements in New Mexico, Wyoming and Delaware compared: what each state asks every year, what it costs, and the cheapest to keep.
October 24, 20263 min read

How much does an LLC cost? Every fee, line by line
How much an LLC costs, line by line: State fee, registered agent, mail, Operating Agreement and EIN, plus New Mexico vs Wyoming vs Delaware.
October 24, 20263 min read

A U.S. LLC for consultants and agencies outside the U.S.
A U.S. LLC for consultants and agencies abroad: sign U.S. contracts, bill in dollars and bring partners in. Formed online in New Mexico for $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

A U.S. LLC for content creators, YouTubers and streamers
An LLC for content creators: sign brand deals, invoice sponsors and hold platform payouts as a U.S. company. Form yours online for $200, no ID needed.
October 28, 20264 min read

An LLC for digital nomads: one U.S. company, any country
An LLC for digital nomads: a U.S. company with a fixed address, run from your laptop wherever you are. Form it online for $200, no ID documents needed.
October 28, 20264 min read

An LLC for dropshipping: a U.S. company behind your store
An LLC for dropshipping puts a U.S. company behind your Shopify store, supplier deals and payment accounts. Form it online for $200, no ID needed.
October 28, 20264 min read

A U.S. LLC for ecommerce sellers based abroad
A U.S. LLC for ecommerce sellers based abroad: sign contracts, invoice and open business accounts as a U.S. company. Form yours online for $200.
October 24, 20264 min read

A U.S. LLC for freelancers working from anywhere
A U.S. LLC for freelancers abroad: invoice U.S. clients as a company, get paid through business accounts and keep your name private. $200, all in.
October 28, 20264 min read

A U.S. LLC for SaaS founders building from anywhere
A U.S. LLC for SaaS founders abroad: bill U.S. customers, open Stripe and business accounts, keep your name off the record. $200, State fees included.
October 28, 20264 min read

New Mexico LLC name rules: what your LLC can be called
New Mexico LLC name rules: the six endings the law accepts, how to choose a name that gets approved, and why EXNNA asks for two backup names.
October 24, 20263 min read

LLC name search: how to check a name is free in New Mexico
LLC name search in New Mexico: where to check a name, what the State accepts, and how to hold it for 120 days. Then form your LLC online for $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

LLC Operating Agreement: what it is and why you need one
An LLC Operating Agreement is the private contract that says who owns the company and how it's run. What it covers, who sees it, and what EXNNA delivers.
October 24, 20264 min read

Is an LLC owner's name public?
Is an LLC owner's name public? It depends on the state. What New Mexico's record shows, where ownership is kept, and who else may ask who you are.
October 24, 20264 min read

LLC vs corporation for foreigners: which one fits you?
LLC vs corporation for foreigners: how the IRS taxes each by default, the Form 8832 election, and when a Delaware C-Corp makes more sense than an LLC.
October 24, 20264 min read

LLC vs sole proprietorship: which one fits your business?
LLC vs sole proprietorship, side by side: liability, taxes, privacy and cost. Why founders abroad pick a U.S. LLC, formed online for $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

Manager-managed vs member-managed LLC: what's the difference?
Manager-managed vs member-managed LLC: the difference, why every EXNNA New Mexico LLC is manager-managed, and how a Chief Executive Member works.
October 24, 20263 min read

Mercury vs Wise for a U.S. LLC owned from abroad
Mercury vs Wise for a U.S. LLC owned from abroad: what each one publishes on eligibility, documents, addresses and fees, side by side.
October 28, 20264 min read

New Mexico LLC: why this U.S. state, and how to form one
Form a New Mexico LLC: a $50 State fee, no annual report and no owners on the public record. What it costs, how it works and how long it takes.
October 24, 20264 min read

New Mexico vs Florida LLC: which U.S. state is cheaper to keep?
New Mexico vs Florida LLC on official figures: what each state charges to form, what it charges every year and whose name ends up on the record.
October 28, 20264 min read

New Mexico vs Texas LLC: which U.S. state fits a founder abroad?
New Mexico vs Texas LLC on official figures: the fee to form, the yearly franchise tax filing and which state lists your name on the record.
October 28, 20264 min read

New Mexico vs Wyoming vs Delaware for a private LLC
New Mexico vs Wyoming vs Delaware LLC: which keeps your name off the public record, and what each costs to form and keep, from official sources.
October 24, 20263 min read

What is a registered agent, and why does your LLC need one?
What a registered agent is, why every New Mexico LLC needs one at all times, and what it costs: 12 months included with EXNNA, then $99 a year.
October 24, 20264 min read

Single-member vs multi-member LLC: which setup is right?
Single-member vs multi-member LLC: default IRS tax treatment, filings, partners and privacy. Pick the right setup and form it online for $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

A Stripe account for non-residents, through a U.S. LLC
How a Stripe account for non-residents works: Stripe opens accounts by business country, so a U.S. LLC with an EIN and U.S. bank lets you apply.
October 28, 20264 min read

A Stripe Atlas alternative for founders who want an LLC
A Stripe Atlas alternative for founders who want an LLC: Atlas forms in Delaware, EXNNA in New Mexico for $200 with no annual State fee.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to open a U.S. bank account for a non-resident LLC
How a non-resident's LLC opens a U.S. bank account: what banks and fintechs ask for, why the EIN comes first, and how to have every document ready.
October 24, 20264 min read

A U.S. business address for non-residents
Get a U.S. business address as a non-resident: a New Mexico registered agent address, mail scanned to your dashboard, and your home address kept private.
October 24, 20263 min read

A U.S. LLC for your crypto business
A U.S. LLC for crypto traders, founders, funds and builders: trade, invoice, hold assets or ship a protocol. Formed online in New Mexico, a U.S. state.
October 24, 20264 min read

How to form a U.S. LLC as a non-resident
Form a U.S. LLC as a non-resident, online, with no visa or SSN. What you need, each step in New Mexico, a U.S. state, and what comes after.
October 24, 20264 min read

How to form a US LLC from Argentina and bill in dollars
Form a US LLC from Argentina online: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents. Bill in dollars as a U.S. company. $200 with State fees included.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to form a US LLC from Brazil
Form a US LLC from Brazil without a visa or SSN: online order, card payment, EIN and dollar accounts. New Mexico LLC for $200, State fee included.
October 28, 20264 min read

How to form a U.S. LLC from China
Form a US LLC from China without travelling: online order, no ID documents, State fees included. Built for cross-border sellers and founders. $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

How to form a US LLC from France without traveling
Form a US LLC from France in about two minutes: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents. A private New Mexico company for U.S. clients and platforms.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to form a US LLC from Germany, fully online
Form a US LLC from Germany online: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents. A New Mexico company to invoice U.S. clients and open accounts, from $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

How to form a US LLC from India
Form a US LLC from India with no visa, SSN or ID upload: order online, pay by card, get your EIN. A New Mexico LLC for $200, State fee included.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to form a U.S. LLC from Japan
Form a US LLC from Japan online: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents, State fees included. For creators, SaaS founders and sellers in Japan. $200.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to form a US LLC from Mexico, without leaving home
Form a US LLC from Mexico online in about two minutes: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents. $200 with State fees, paid by card in USD or local currency.
October 28, 20263 min read

How to form a U.S. LLC from the UAE or Saudi Arabia
Form a US LLC from the UAE or Saudi Arabia online: no visa, no SSN, no ID documents, State fees included. For sellers, traders and founders. $200.
October 28, 20264 min read

Wyoming vs New Mexico LLC: which U.S. state is better?
Wyoming vs New Mexico LLC, on official figures: formation fee, annual report, yearly tax and what each state puts on the public record.
October 24, 20263 min read