Establishing and Reporting Requirements for Foreign-Owned U.S. Businesses

August 5, 2025

This memorandum provides a comprehensive overview of the key procedural and regulatory considerations for foreign nationals and entities seeking to establish ownership of U.S. business entities—specifically Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or Corporations—without U.S. identification numbers such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs) or Employer Identification Numbers (EINs). It further examines the obligations under the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting framework relevant to foreign-controlled U.S. entities, outlines the role and legal significance of registered agents, and details the methods for obtaining an EIN when a U.S. physical address is not available.

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