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USD · + state fees · LLC or C-Corp setup for non-residents.
Both are open to non-residents, and the right choice depends on where your customers are, how you bank, and what you sell. Here is the honest comparison founders ask us to walk through.
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| Factor | United States | Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Common structures | LLC or C Corporation | Federal or provincial corporation |
| Government fees | Vary by state, billed separately | Charged separately at cost, confirmed before payment |
| Banking | Depends on provider and applicant country | Depends on institution and applicant profile |
| Annual compliance | State and federal obligations | Federal or provincial obligations |
| Often suits | U.S. customers, e-commerce, SaaS, raising investment | Canadian market, CAD operations, Canadian clients |
| Local presence | Registered agent required (included year 1) | Registered office required (included year 1) |
Still weighing your options? Learn how to form a U.S. LLC as a non-resident, explore the Canada incorporation path, or take the setup quiz.
CrossPoint is built for founders outside Canada and the U.S. who want a clear, guided setup path instead of confusing forms and risky promises.
We guide founders abroad through Canada and U.S. setup paths based on country, activity, and documentation.
Matched to your country, prepared properly — and if an application is declined, we review the feedback and help you evaluate another eligible option in your plan.
Compare Canadian and U.S. formation options with one team, one point of contact, and one clear setup path.
From formation to documents and next-step guidance, CrossPoint gives non-resident founders a clean path to start remotely.
Many eligible setups can be completed remotely — no travel, no local partner, no in-person visit. Start online and get guided at every step.
Answer a few quick questions or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your country, business type, and best setup path.
Our team prepares your formation details and coordinates your U.S. or Canadian company setup, keeping you updated at each stage.
Get your company documents with clear next-step guidance, including banking documentation and setup requirements.
Opening a U.S. business account as a non-resident is where many founders get stuck — not at formation. We guide you through the application process and help identify banking options suited to your country and business instead of sending everyone to the same place. If an application is declined, we don’t disappear: we review the available feedback and help you evaluate another eligible option included in your service plan.
Approval is always the financial institution’s decision — we prepare your documents, guide the application, and stay with you through it. We don’t make promises a bank hasn’t made.
CrossPoint is not a bank, law firm, or tax advisor, and does not guarantee account approval. Eligibility, processing time, and final decisions are determined by each financial institution.
Four things we do on every application.
Formation filing only. Add the rest yourself.
$29 + state fee
Registered agent is a $99/yr add-on
Formation filing, with:$29
Total today: $29 + state fee
Registered agent is not included. Add ours for $99/yr.
Your LLC with tax ID, operating agreement, and bank setup.
$199 + state fee
Registered agent is a $99/yr add-on
Everything in Starter, plus:$29
Total today: $199 + state fee
Registered agent is not included. Add ours for $99/yr.
US address, rush filing, USD invoicing, and 24/7 support.
$399 + state fee
Registered agent is a $99/yr add-on
Everything in Growth, plus:$199
Total today: $399 + state fee
Registered agent is not included. Add ours for $99/yr. US business address and mail handling renews at $99/yr.
U.S. packages are a service fee plus the state filing fee, passed through at cost with no markup; the registered agent is a yearly add-on. Registered office (Canada) is included for the first year in every Canada package. Yearly services are renewed with an invoice emailed before they are due. All prices are in USD; any applicable taxes are shown at checkout.
E-commerce
Your LLC filing plus Amazon and Shopify seller support in one order.
$399 + state fee
Plus required registered agent, $99/yr. Total today: $498 + state fee.
Choose E-commerce SellerWe prepare your documents. Amazon, Shopify, and the bank make their own approval decisions.
Everything in Starter, plus:$29
A coordinated setup path built for non-residents — compared honestly against traditional support and doing it yourself.
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| What you get | CrossPoint Recommended | Traditional support | Do it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for non-residents | ✓Specialist support | Varies by provider | Independent research |
| Formation and documents | ✓Coordinated for you | Depends on engagement | Complete forms yourself |
| Banking documentation guidance | ✓Multiple eligible options | Varies by provider | No guided support |
| Canada and U.S. support | ✓One coordinated team | Often separate providers | Separate systems |
| Registered agent or office | ✓Year 1 included | Often billed separately | Arrange independently |
| Ongoing compliance | ✓Annual support plans | Depends on engagement | Track deadlines yourself |
| Starting price | From USD $199 package dependent, + gov fee | Varies by provider | Government and required third-party costs |
A coordinated formation process at a transparent package price, without hourly billing for routine administrative setup.
Answers to common questions about non-resident company formation, banking documentation, director requirements, and government fees.
Yes, many Canada and U.S. company setup paths are available to non-residents. Eligibility depends on your country of residence, business activity and documentation.
Yes, many Canada and U.S. company setup paths are available to non-residents. Eligibility depends on your country, business activity, documents, and chosen structure.
It depends on your business goal, customers, banking needs, payment platforms, and tax and compliance situation. We walk you through the comparison before you pay anything.
It depends on your business goal, customers, banking needs, payment platforms, and tax/compliance situation. The setup quiz helps point you to the best path.
No. CrossPoint is not a bank and does not guarantee approval. We provide banking documentation guidance and help prepare your application, but every institution makes its own decision.
No. CrossPoint is not a bank and does not guarantee approval. We provide banking documentation guidance, help you prepare documentation, and explain eligible options. Final approval is always determined by each financial institution.
Usually government ID such as a passport, contact details, business activity details, and formation details such as the company name and structure.
Usually you will need government ID such as a passport, contact details, business activity details, and formation information. Extra documents may be required depending on the bank, jurisdiction, or service provider.
Formation timing depends on the country, state, province and government processing. Banking and payment platform steps come after formation and take longer.
Formation timing depends on the country, state, province, and government processing. Banking and payment-platform reviews can take longer and are controlled by third-party providers.
It depends on the jurisdiction. Some Canadian jurisdictions allow fully non-resident directors; others require resident directors. We confirm the rule for your chosen jurisdiction before filing.
It depends on the jurisdiction. Some Canadian jurisdictions allow fully non-resident ownership and directorship, while others have director-residency rules. We help you choose a jurisdiction that fits your situation and confirm the current requirement before filing.
Many non-residents form a company specifically for these platforms. Each platform sets its own requirements and makes its own approval decision.
Many non-residents form a company specifically for these platforms. Each platform sets its own eligibility, verification, and country requirements and makes its own approval decisions; we help you prepare the company documents these platforms typically request.
Government filing fees are charged separately at cost and confirmed before payment. This applies to Canadian government filing fees, U.S. state fees and other third-party costs.
Government filing fees are charged separately at cost and confirmed before payment. This applies to Canadian government filing fees, U.S. state fees, and other third-party costs.
Get help with your Canada or U.S. company setup. Choose a contact option or send a request.
Start with the quick setup check or book a short call with a CrossPoint advisor.