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Originally Posted by beaner
It seems like quite a fiasco for foreigners but I believe it is doable.
Are you sure about social security number though? Here is an excerpt:
"U.S. residents will likely need a Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN) to start their business. This process requires a Social Security number. For foreign businesses, an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may be used instead of a Social Security number. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues these tax processing numbers to individuals who are required to pay U.S. taxes but are not eligible for a Social Security number. Residents and non-resident aliens as well as foreign nationals fall into this category."
Source: http://www.bizfilings.com/us-incorpo...ners-faqs.aspx
If I was in OP's shoes... I would google Delaware accountants, find one, and ask them if they would be willing to setup a business account for them so they can get an EIN number (not an attorney).
Go to bizfilings and use them for registered agent only.
Between the two I'm sure a business could be opened so those who want to bill, can. If you bill worldwide, makes no sense that you can't incorporate worldwide.
I have no knowledge of bizfilings.com and their credibility... probably worth some research. |
It's all about the bank, and what their underwriters require to sign off. In the US there aren't many banks, 2 that I know of. Personally I am thankful that for the SSN and even the high risk reg. fee or else this business would be swarming with 3rd world webmasters doing their own direct billing with zero accountability.
As far as the EU processing goes, there may be banks somewhere over there that will do it for lower volume than what's generally quoted, (I don't know) but it's unlikely they are the ones reaching across the pond looking for foreign start-ups who meet the bare minimum paperwork requirements to underwrite.