How To Open a U.S. Business Bank Account as a Non-Resident in 2025
You don’t need to gamble on one or two fintech apps. The straight path is a real U.S. footprint: a company that banks can verify, tax IDs that check out, a qualified person who can sit in a branch, and a file that answers KYC questions before they’re asked. We handle the whole thing—formation, EIN/ITIN, Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing, a nominee director to attend the branch meeting, a commercial address with phone answering and mail handling, and a multi-bank plan so one review doesn’t stall your business.
We set up a U.S. LLC or C-Corp, obtain the EIN and any needed ITINs, file the BOI report, and appoint a nominee director or officer under a limited mandate to appear in-branch and handle routine banker follow-ups. Your company gets a commercial address that passes KYC and a live answering line, plus mail handling so cards and letters reach you quickly. We open a primary operating account and at least one backup, then prepare applications for business cards when your profile qualifies. Ownership is always disclosed to banks. This service suits companies expecting at least $50k–$100k in U.S. inflows and wanting human banking, not just apps. Work is best-efforts; approvals and limits are set by the bank.
Why Not Just Neobanks
Fintech accounts (e.g., Mercury, Relay) help many founders, but they’re only a slice of the market and policies can change. The U.S. has thousands of banks and credit unions, each with different onboarding rules and card programs. Limiting yourself to a handful of apps means fewer options, thinner card offers, and less leverage when you need a banker who can act.
Our Method: Set a Real U.S. Footprint
Company & Tax IDs
LLC or C-Corp with state filing, operating docs, resolutions, BOI submission, EIN, and ITINs where required.
Nominee at the Branch
A U.S.-based nominee director/officer appears in person and handles routine banker queries under a limited, documented mandate. True owners are disclosed.
Address & Phone
Commercial address that passes KYC (not a mail drop), live phone answering, and mail handling/scanning for cards and letters.
Accounts & Cards
Primary operating account plus a backup; card applications prepared once your profile meets the bank’s rules.
Multi-Bank Strategy Beats “One App” Banking
We shortlist 8–15 banks or credit unions by state, industry, balances, and activity. You get redundancy, better odds on limits and perks, and fewer headaches if one provider runs a review. Sticking to three to five apps leaves money on the table.
What You Provide
- Passports and address proofs for owners and directors
- Ownership chart and basic company info
- Website or product deck and a short activity plan (who pays you and how much)
- Early contracts or invoices that explain first inflows
Process
- Formation & IDs.
We set up the entity, file BOI, get EIN/ITIN.
- Bank Pack & Branch.
We prepare the file and schedule the nominee for the banker meeting.
- Open Accounts.
Primary account first, then a backup; online banking and cards as eligible.
- Aftercare.
Mail handling, phone answering, and updates as banks ask for refreshes.
Start Your U.S. Banking Setup
Apply now. We’ll review your file and confirm the banks that fit your profile before scheduling the branch visit.
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Compliance
- Transparency.
Beneficial owners are disclosed to banks and via BOI filings. The nominee is for logistics, not concealment.
- KYC/AML/Sanctions.
All parties and flows must pass screening. High-risk activity is declined.
- No Legal or Tax Advice.
We set up IDs and filings in scope; you remain responsible for ongoing tax and reporting in the U.S. and at home.
- Best-Efforts.
Banks make the final call on approvals, limits, and cards.
We are an arranger and advisor, not a bank or lender. Services are subject to engagement, screening, and third-party decisions. Pay only to bank details on our official invoice.