In conclusion, it is possible to be a member of an LLC without ownership. This can occur in various situations, including non-owner members, manager-managed LLCs, passive members, and special purpose entities.
For most non-U.S. residents, Wyoming stands out as the best state to register an LLC due to its low costs, strong privacy protections, and supportive business environment.
A foreign-owned LLC is an entity in which a foreign entity owns an interest, either directly or indirectly. This can be a single owner or a group of owners. The most common example of a foreign-owned LLC is a single-member LLC owned by a foreign investor.
For the purposes of starting a US LLC, non-citizens living inside or outside of the US can both legally form a US LLC.
An LLC can be formed domestically or offshore. This can be a good way for an individual to hold a bank account and keep their investment overseas.
Meets State Requirements Some states, such as California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York, require LLCs to have operating agreements. It may jeopardize your corporate status with those states if you don't. And therefore, your liability protection is at risk.
A Minnesota LLC isn't legally obligated to have an operating agreement. Minnesota Statute § 322C. 0110 outlines what an operating agreement may cover but doesn't state that LLCs must have one. Still, we at Northwest strongly recommend adopting a written operating agreement.
US LLCs that are owned by a single non-resident alien (or by some other type of non-US person, such as a non-US corporation) are required to file IRS Form 5472. Not filing the 5472 (or completing it incorrectly) can have huge negative consequences–the IRS could impose a $25,000 fine.
What To Include in a Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement Name of LLC. Principal Place of Business. State of Organization/Formation. Registered Office and Registered Agent. Operating the LLC in Another State (Foreign LLC) Duration of LLC. Purpose of LLC. Powers of LLC.