Do I need to be in the US to form an LLC?

No. No US address, SSN, or visit required. We work with founders in dozens of countries worldwide.

Can I open a US business bank account from abroad?

Yes — with the right EIN, formation documents, and banking guidance. We assist non-resident founders with Mercury, Relay, and other US banks.

Founder Launchpad

Non-resident friendly

A trusted guide for founders entering and growing in the U.S. market.

Founder Launchpad helps international founders launch, operate, and grow successful U.S. businesses through practical guidance, proven systems, and ongoing support.

For Start-Up Founders How It Works

Choose Your Path

Three clear ways to work with us

Depending on how much guidance you want — and how much you'd like handled for you.

Learn on your own

EIN, Banking & Compliance Guide

The full lifecycle — EIN, banking, taxes, annual reports, and compliance — in one clear, non-resident-focused guide.

$29one-time

What's included

EIN application for non-residents
Banking options that actually work
Ongoing compliance & deadlines

Get the Guide

Talk it through

30-Minute Strategy Call

Get clarity on your specific situation. Reviewed against your residency & goals with clear next steps — not a sales pitch.

$49per call

What's included

Reviewed against your residency & goals
Clear next steps, not a sales pitch
$49 credited toward Full Service (90 days)

Book Your Call

Best Value

Done for you

Start with $50 down

Start your LLC setup for $50 down, then 7 monthly payments of $50 (Total: $400). Work begins on deposit; filing completes once paid in full. No refunds.

Start with $50 Down

Not sure which path? Start with a strategy call — the $49 is credited toward Full Service if you book within 90 days.

Built for founders, not forms.

When you work with Founder Launchpad, you're treated like a founder — not a form in a queue.

Real guidance

Work with me directly — not a support queue or an automated funnel. Every email gets a real reply.

Real answers

Clear, honest advice tailored to your residency, goals, and situation. If something won't work for you, I'll tell you.

Real care

Every setup is handled with attention to detail — no assembly-line service, no cut corners.

Founder Launchpad Advisory

An experienced sounding board for your business.

Building a business is hard. Having someone in your corner who's been through it makes all the difference — without the cost of a full-time coach.

Monthly strategy call
Email support between calls
Business and product feedback
Accountability
Introductions to trusted partners
Access to future member resources

Monthly membership

$100/mo

Cancel anytime — no lock-in

• Monthly 1:1 strategy call
• Priority email support
• Partner introductions

Join the Advisory

A message from the founder

I spent 25 years in corporate healthcare before I decided to build my own way. When I left, I named the company Tangle & Trail — the tangle being everything I was walking away from, the trail being where I was headed.
It's grown into a few different things since then, and Founder Launchpad is one of them: the version of that idea built for founders anywhere in the world who want the same thing I wanted — to build on their own terms, without getting lost in a maze of confusing services and paperwork.
When you work with us, you're working with me directly, not a support queue. If you have a question before you even sign up, email me. I'll answer it myself.

Brian

Founder, Tangle & Trail

brian@founderlaunchpad.us

How It Works

Four steps from where you are to fully formed.

Choose your path

Read the guide, book a strategy call, or go straight to done-for-you setup. Pick what fits your goals and budget.

Form your LLC

We guide or handle US LLC formation with the right structure from the start — Wyoming or whichever state fits best.

Get EIN & banking

Navigate EIN, registered agent, and business banking without the usual confusion. We know which banks work.

Stay compliant

Know what's due, when it's due, and how to keep your company in good standing — we keep you on track.

Why Wyoming LLCs

The default home for non-resident founders.

Low annual fees, strong privacy, no state income tax, and a legal framework friendly to LLCs for decades.

No state income tax

Wyoming doesn't tax LLC income at the state level — keep more of what you earn.

Strong privacy protections

Members aren't listed publicly, giving you an extra layer of anonymity.

Low annual fees

Currently just $60/year to stay in good standing — among the lowest in the US.

Proven legal framework

Decades of LLC-friendly case law that banks and payment processors respect.

Bank & processor friendly

Wyoming LLCs are accepted by Mercury, Relay, Stripe, PayPal, and more.

Not the only option — on a strategy call we'll tell you honestly if a different state fits better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Email me directly.

Ready when you are.

Start with a guide, a conversation, or the full setup. Whatever you choose, you'll be working with a founder — not a form.

Get the Full Service Package Book a Strategy Call — $49