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You can have a debit card with Wise, but your account needs to be a personal account, not a business account. You just need to create a personal account, which can be with the same email address, transfer the money from your business account to your personal account, and that's it. You need to have proof of address to receive approval, not only for a digital card but also for a physical Wise debit card. ✌ (PO Box addresses not allowed)
To my knowledge, only if your real residence address in a country with Wise debit card agreement. So unless you lie to them saying you have permanent residency in the US for example, they won’t give it to you. Example : You can be French (ok) but live permanently in Thailand (not ok, even with an us bank account ).
@@tsp7517 well, in the description of this video says "Learn the secrets of opening a U.S. bank account as a non-resident without an SSN in 2024", so be as honest as you'd like to be with wise, or have a debit card.
Hi James, I hope you're doing well. I emailed you in September regarding opening a business bank account in the USA but haven’t received a response yet. Could you please let me know the best way to reach you? Thank you,
Love your videos - thanks so much! I tried opening on Relay and they instantly denied me for having a foreign address. Just applied to Mercury. Fingers crossed!
Hello James. you mentioned that as a non USA resident who doesn't physically do business in USA isn't getting taxed. does that include the minimum 10% federal taxes? and potential state taxes? also do the benefits of paying no or reduced taxes come after submitting w-8 form? or do I get the benefits without doing it. Also, as a USA LLC doing an e-commerce business around globe, do the incoming payments count as ECI income? and if so is it taxed?
Thanks for the video, James. I'm Italian and I'm living in Portugal think of starting a Print on Demand store using Shopify. I believe starting with an LLC would be the best option, however, I'm reading and watching videos saying that Mercury is no longer an option for businesses like that as they are demanding US operations (you need to hire US employees) and other issues with stripe or Wise. Do you have any suggestions for this type of business? Thank you.
Hello James. Thank you for all the info you are providing. I want to tell you that opening a wise business account with LLC does provide US $ balance. You have to join the waitlist and of course it will never comes. Is there any workaround?
With an investment LLC I can transfer funds from my country's bank account without having to pay taxes? Also, I provide services to a US institution and I obviously don't pay taxes as an individual living abroad but if I create an LLC and invoice them using my LLC do I have to pay taxes?
@@JamesBakerCPA Understood and thank you for the reply. Figured that to be the case, but wanted to be certain. Also, wanted to ensure that we weren't meant to be creating a sublease between ourselves and the business for that address, as I did see that appear as an option on some of the pre-made templates. Thanks again!
I am looking for a payment gateway that accepts dating websites registered in the UAE or I can register it as LLC ro other type if needed? I tried Stripe and others but dating website is not in their approved list
For Charles Schwab you mentioned that we can get around the initial deposit, but currently they're asking for a US $25000 deposit. Can you elaborate on how to get around it?
What if i use my cousin real home address for both the residential and business address is this recommended, or would you suggest using a virtual commercial address for the business address?
What about the potential tax obligations of your resident country ? If you do end up opening a foreign bank account and get income from working as a freelancer from various countries, that earned income will be liable to be taxed in your resident country as it may be reported by those banks to your resident state financial regulatory authority!
can I open a business account in Chase for example if I already have a personal US bank Account (with a US Address), an LLC, and a SSN that I got when I was studying/working in the US? I dont live in the US anymore, and I am not a citizen.
Dear sir, I have a thread bank account attached with llc, ein, article of organization, virtual working office lease. I am the USA and want to open the account in physical bank. I have a visit visa living with my daughter.
Hello, James. you mentioned unless I don't physically do business in the USA i don't have to pay the taxes. does that include the minimum 10% federal tax (and potentially state taxes)? and also as a starting out LLC business, do the benefits of not paying taxes, or paying reduces taxes come after I submit the W-8 form or do i automatically get the benefits. also, if I conduct e-commerce business as a USA LLC, does that count as an ECI income? and if so am I taxed for it? Thank you very much, James.
Hi James; great info. Thanks alot. I have a question: what if a Non-Resident has a SSN? If she gets it during college years at US. Can she open a bank account online, with her SSN, without present/visiting the US.? Because there are ton of people who has been at US during their college years and have SSN and turn back to their countries. Your reply will highly appreciated. Thanks in Advance James. 🤙🤙
I have registered an LLC in partnership with us resident . He has the authoritative powers while i also own 50% of the company Would we be able to open a physical bank account ? If yes they what are some the good options
Hi I live in India and i am your follower. And i have US Delaware LLC and EIN number after watching your video I open account with mercury bank but I need help with taxation I don’t know which tax to file or as Non US Resident do I really need to pay any tax
bro i'm trying to set up my LLC in Wyoming but I'm not a US resident and I don't have a US address. Heard Mercury Bank isn't taking registered agents anymore, is that the right?
Hello, thank you for your valuable information. I think Mercury accepts it much more difficult now, I hear that many people are rejected. You said that we need to apply again, do you mean that we have to try with different mails until we are accepted?
Great videos as always James. Does anyone here know if a Capital One bank statement and Google Fi invoice can be used as a proof of address when opening checking accounts with Bank of America etc?
I want to create an online store however the Banks in my country are making it a pain stacking procedure. I want to open an account so I can use that account to create the online store
Hi James, i tried to open a Mercury Account as Foreign owner of a US LLC for my Business. But now they need US Operations at Mercury. I have no Operations in the US ? How can i solve this problem ?
@@JamesBakerCPA Thank you very much for your answer! What should I do when they need proves because I’m only selling to the EU Market with my E-Commerce Store.
Dear i am your follower. And i have USA florida LLC and EIN number . Now i wanna make USA bank account so which bank i can make account please. I am not US resident. Thanks
If you're not a national of any sanctioned countries then Mercury bank is good but for me since I'm a national of a sanctioned country Mercury rejected my application, but I was able to open a bank account with Wise, Payoneer, and Airwallex which I'm happy with
Any more info on Schwab foreign accounts? AFAIK they only offer their crappy “global” brokerage account to foreigners. Schwab investor checking or their other accounts seem to require at least an ITIN, but it is an incredible account to use overseas if you can get one and also includes zelle now.
Can you create a bank account on some other person’s behalf. Let’s say I’m 18 and don’t have a passport, can I create the account with my Mother’s information?
1:26 You said “As a non-resident you can open US companies US bank accounts and have clients in the and grow big business as long as you’re doing the services online without paying taxes in the US”. Wait a minute. What? Without paying taxes? Are you saying that for serious? I mean if you open a LLC in let’s say California you are subject to pay Franchise tax, Gross receipt tax how can you avoid that? Can you explain?
Income taxes would not apply if you are a non resident doing services from abroad with an LLC. If you have paid income taxes schedule a call, we can get the money back! Sales taxes apply the same to all businesses and CA franchise tax you have to pay with a CA LLC. I don't recommend California for that reason among others. Unless you live there
In short, if you're a non-resident, ask a trusted relative in the U.S. to provide you with a residence address, otherwise you won't be able to open an account or be sure it won't be closed. But I wonder if providing the bank with a U.S. residence address isn't tantamount to declaring that you owe the IRS?
@@JamesBakerCPA This is good news. Now, we just need to find a residential address in the US. At this point, for those without family there, renting an apartment seems one of the few long-term solutions left, right? Thanks again for your responses
Just went to Schwab and it says before you even begin that you need US tax identifying # and went on with customer support chat and was told flat out no, can't open an account as a foreigner. Maybe there is a trick to this not outlined in the video?
Just check it out. The international account I heard comes with a card. I'm just here to give information and ideas and things to try. Thanks for commenting
@@hussamhussam3278 how to apply international brokerage account?Every time I tried to apply for international account my clicking my country it says we cannot open now
What if foreigner opened the LLC in a State (with registed agent and ein in that Sate with same address) and only have family in another State? Can I still use my family's FL address to open personal and business bank account?
Charles Schwab doesn't work, every time I try it asks for a SSN, also a lot of countries are not available, Canada is not available for example. Unless you have any trick?
False. They do. The difference is that they're linked directly to your brokerage account whereas US residents can have them on a checking account separate from their brokerage account.
@d-tech5338 Thank you for clarifying that, maybe I misunderstood. Then the question is, can you transfer money to another person directly from the brokerage account without having a checking account?
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OR
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You can have a debit card with Wise, but your account needs to be a personal account, not a business account. You just need to create a personal account, which can be with the same email address, transfer the money from your business account to your personal account, and that's it. You need to have proof of address to receive approval, not only for a digital card but also for a physical Wise debit card. ✌ (PO Box addresses not allowed)
Any difference with a wise business vs personal other than this?
@@bfourney To open a business account, you need to send proof of ownership, like your Certificate of Formation, for example.
To my knowledge, only if your real residence address in a country with Wise debit card agreement. So unless you lie to them saying you have permanent residency in the US for example, they won’t give it to you.
Example : You can be French (ok) but live permanently in Thailand (not ok, even with an us bank account ).
@@soywewe right, but is there any advantage to it? Just accept payments in business name vs personal?
@@tsp7517 well, in the description of this video says "Learn the secrets of opening a U.S. bank account as a non-resident without an SSN in 2024", so be as honest as you'd like to be with wise, or have a debit card.
Hi James,
I hope you're doing well. I emailed you in September regarding opening a business bank account in the USA but haven’t received a response yet. Could you please let me know the best way to reach you?
Thank you,
Love your videos - thanks so much! I tried opening on Relay and they instantly denied me for having a foreign address. Just applied to Mercury. Fingers crossed!
Wise is working on getting debit cards back in the US so keep a look out for that
Hello James. you mentioned that as a non USA resident who doesn't physically do business in USA isn't getting taxed. does that include the minimum 10% federal taxes? and potential state taxes? also do the benefits of paying no or reduced taxes come after submitting w-8 form? or do I get the benefits without doing it. Also, as a USA LLC doing an e-commerce business around globe, do the incoming payments count as ECI income? and if so is it taxed?
Thanks for the video, James. I'm Italian and I'm living in Portugal think of starting a Print on Demand store using Shopify. I believe starting with an LLC would be the best option, however, I'm reading and watching videos saying that Mercury is no longer an option for businesses like that as they are demanding US operations (you need to hire US employees) and other issues with stripe or Wise. Do you have any suggestions for this type of business? Thank you.
found any solution?
Hi @@ValerioDucci, not yet. Still searching.
Would you happen to have a list of banks w high yield savings accounts accounts?
excellent bro
Hello James. Thank you for all the info you are providing.
I want to tell you that opening a wise business account with LLC does provide US $ balance. You have to join the waitlist and of course it will never comes.
Is there any workaround?
With an investment LLC I can transfer funds from my country's bank account without having to pay taxes?
Also, I provide services to a US institution and I obviously don't pay taxes as an individual living abroad but if I create an LLC and invoice them using my LLC do I have to pay taxes?
Great info.
How about eCommerce business with stock in the US? Is this considered to pay taxes in the US? Like an Amazon FBA business for example
Hi, When you mention the "sublease" why not just a "lease" document say between family members?
It's the same thing, but a regular lease is between the owner and the person under, it would be a sublease only if from someone that is renting
@@JamesBakerCPA Understood and thank you for the reply. Figured that to be the case, but wanted to be certain. Also, wanted to ensure that we weren't meant to be creating a sublease between ourselves and the business for that address, as I did see that appear as an option on some of the pre-made templates. Thanks again!
Hi James I have accounts in Relay and Mercury what is the limit for receiving funds in a wire transfer?
I am looking for a payment gateway that accepts dating websites registered in the UAE or I can register it as LLC ro other type if needed? I tried Stripe and others but dating website is not in their approved list
4:40 banks like mercury now require you to have us operations otherwise they will close your account what should you do
For Charles Schwab you mentioned that we can get around the initial deposit, but currently they're asking for a US $25000 deposit. Can you elaborate on how to get around it?
Can you ask them to deposit in next month
@@JamesBakerCPAwill it be necessary to deposit it next month ? Or will they forget about it ?
Thank you
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Never tried this So I don't know. Worth a try
How do I schedule a call
Hello, you said don’t have to pay taxes in US for non physical retail business how to do that can you lease explain bit more on that
Thanks for the video. Am I able to get a credit card for business if I do this? I'm from Australia but want to open a USA business. thanks ❤❤❤
me too
What if i use my cousin real home address for both the residential and business address is this recommended, or would you suggest using a virtual commercial address for the business address?
What about the potential tax obligations of your resident country ? If you do end up opening a foreign bank account and get income from working as a freelancer from various countries, that earned income will be liable to be taxed in your resident country as it may be reported by those banks to your resident state financial regulatory authority!
can I open a business account in Chase for example if I already have a personal US bank Account (with a US Address), an LLC, and a SSN that I got when I was studying/working in the US? I dont live in the US anymore, and I am not a citizen.
Dear sir,
I have a thread bank account attached with llc, ein, article of organization, virtual working office lease. I am the USA and want to open the account in physical bank.
I have a visit visa living with my daughter.
Hello, James. you mentioned unless I don't physically do business in the USA i don't have to pay the taxes. does that include the minimum 10% federal tax (and potentially state taxes)? and also as a starting out LLC business, do the benefits of not paying taxes, or paying reduces taxes come after I submit the W-8 form or do i automatically get the benefits.
also, if I conduct e-commerce business as a USA LLC, does that count as an ECI income? and if so am I taxed for it?
Thank you very much, James.
Hello James. Does sub-lease work with a diff US address/State and LLC in a diff state?
Hi James; great info. Thanks alot. I have a question: what if a Non-Resident has a SSN? If she gets it during college years at US. Can she open a bank account online, with her SSN, without present/visiting the US.? Because there are ton of people who has been at US during their college years and have SSN and turn back to their countries. Your reply will highly appreciated. Thanks in Advance James. 🤙🤙
I heard Mercury Bank will now be charging a 3% fee for all international transactions. Is this true?
Yes I have to make a video about this but wanted to get more research first
@@JamesBakerCPA Thanks James, ok great that would be awesome. I'll look out for your upcoming video :)
I have registered an LLC in partnership with us resident . He has the authoritative powers while i also own 50% of the company
Would we be able to open a physical bank account ?
If yes they what are some the good options
who do you have a 50% of the company?
, i have been told that if i need to make a partner i would only have a 10% of the company
Can I receive USDT in my accounts on Mercury and Relay?
hi james i have account in dero peak bank can you gaid how active the account becouse i have amount in a bank
Thank you, can I use Relay for Amazon FBA?
Kindly send your contact details for opening a bank account in LA & setting up a company . Thank you !!
Hi I live in India and i am your follower. And i have US Delaware LLC and EIN number after watching your video I open account with mercury bank but I need help with taxation I don’t know which tax to file or as Non US Resident do I really need to pay any tax
bro i'm trying to set up my LLC in Wyoming but I'm not a US resident and I don't have a US address. Heard Mercury Bank isn't taking registered agents anymore, is that the right?
You can try! And schedule a call we do taxes and all this
Hello, thank you for your valuable information.
I think Mercury accepts it much more difficult now, I hear that many people are rejected. You said that we need to apply again, do you mean that we have to try with different mails until we are accepted?
Maybe create the full website and email and all that. Maybe a new LLC. But yes it's much harder
I have a ITIN number (used to work offshore in US waters) , not having address in US, will ITIN help getting an account?
What about someone else opening an account for your business using a power of attorney?
Great videos as always James. Does anyone here know if a Capital One bank statement and Google Fi invoice can be used as a proof of address when opening checking accounts with Bank of America etc?
Capital one yes
@JamesBakerCPA Thank you James 👍
I want to create an online store however the Banks in my country are making it a pain stacking procedure. I want to open an account so I can use that account to create the online store
How to open a us brokerage account as non-us resident?
can i apply for personal account on mercury bank . non us citizen
what's your thought on Novo Bank ?
I love Novo and use them personally. I don't think it works if you don't have an SSN though .but I'll try this week
Relay requires a SSN
Hi James, i tried to open a Mercury Account as Foreign owner of a US LLC for my Business. But now they need US Operations at Mercury. I have no Operations in the US ? How can i solve this problem ?
Tell them you have US operations. Like clients in the US
@@JamesBakerCPA Thank you very much for your answer! What should I do when they need proves because I’m only selling to the EU Market with my E-Commerce Store.
@@ironsa97 Were you able to open the account with Mercury?
Im working on a cruise line and Im from Eastern Europe. I want to have my salary in US bank. Company is also registred in Miami.
Advice?
Sounds like a good plan.
What about Payoneer Business
account?
Was trying to setup an account on relayFin as a Non Resident but i can not find Nigeria on the country List. What's your advise.
Use a US residential address of someone you inown
I do forex trading but the here in the Caribbean don't allow me to withdraw my winnings. Any recommendations?
Which Caribbean? WiPay?
@BlessedHash Guyana , never heard about Wipay.
@@BlessedHash im in trinidad and tobago , the broker i trade with is in the uk. The banks here don't allow me to wire transfer my winnings .
@@BlessedHash trinidad and tobago
Dear i am your follower. And i have USA florida LLC and EIN number . Now i wanna make USA bank account so which bank i can make account please. I am not US resident. Thanks
If you're not a national of any sanctioned countries then Mercury bank is good but for me since I'm a national of a sanctioned country Mercury rejected my application, but I was able to open a bank account with Wise, Payoneer, and Airwallex which I'm happy with
Any more info on Schwab foreign accounts? AFAIK they only offer their crappy “global” brokerage account to foreigners. Schwab investor checking or their other accounts seem to require at least an ITIN, but it is an incredible account to use overseas if you can get one and also includes zelle now.
Can you create a bank account on some other person’s behalf. Let’s say I’m 18 and don’t have a passport, can I create the account with my Mother’s information?
I need service for Tax return as I am Non Residence US having LLC and USA Address
Charles Schwab does the job
1:26 You said “As a non-resident you can open US companies US bank accounts and have clients in the and grow big business as long as you’re doing the services online without paying taxes in the US”. Wait a minute. What? Without paying taxes? Are you saying that for serious? I mean if you open a LLC in let’s say California you are subject to pay Franchise tax, Gross receipt tax how can you avoid that? Can you explain?
Income taxes would not apply if you are a non resident doing services from abroad with an LLC. If you have paid income taxes schedule a call, we can get the money back!
Sales taxes apply the same to all businesses and CA franchise tax you have to pay with a CA LLC. I don't recommend California for that reason among others. Unless you live there
In short, if you're a non-resident, ask a trusted relative in the U.S. to provide you with a residence address, otherwise you won't be able to open an account or be sure it won't be closed. But I wonder if providing the bank with a U.S. residence address isn't tantamount to declaring that you owe the IRS?
It's not. They are different things. The banks and the IRS are quite separate here and if the work is done abroad you are goooood
@@JamesBakerCPA This is good news. Now, we just need to find a residential address in the US. At this point, for those without family there, renting an apartment seems one of the few long-term solutions left, right? Thanks again for your responses
Just went to Schwab and it says before you even begin that you need US tax identifying # and went on with customer support chat and was told flat out no, can't open an account as a foreigner. Maybe there is a trick to this not outlined in the video?
schwab checking account isnt allowed for non us resident, but you can open a schwab brokerage international account
the video is misleading/not accurate
Just check it out. The international account I heard comes with a card. I'm just here to give information and ideas and things to try. Thanks for commenting
I'll make a video about getting the personal Schwab account open. I think you are doing it wrong
@@hussamhussam3278the brokerage international account comes with a checking account
I tried to fill the chales schwab idividual account but they said that we can't open accounts outside USA.
schwab checking account isnt allowed for non us resident, but you can open a schwab brokerage international account
@@hussamhussam3278 how to apply international brokerage account?Every time I tried to apply for international account my clicking my country it says we cannot open now
@@hussamhussam3278and what is the difference between? what i can do with it ?
What if foreigner opened the LLC in a State (with registed agent and ein in that Sate with same address) and only have family in another State? Can I still use my family's FL address to open personal and business bank account?
What if you are not based in the US, do e-commerce, sell products to US audience, Do you pay taxes in that case?
No you don’t have to pay Tax and report it to IRS
What about a amex business checking account?
You do need an ITIN now for his
@@JamesBakerCPA I want to open a Chase account remotely. can you help me? I applied for the itin, but you have to wait a period of 7 to 10 weeks.
Charles Schwab doesn't work, every time I try it asks for a SSN, also a lot of countries are not available, Canada is not available for example. Unless you have any trick?
When I get a chance I'll apply on a video
schwab checking account isnt allowed for non us resident, but you can open a schwab brokerage international account
the video is misleading/not accurate
@@hussamhussam3278 you can't, I have talked with their customer services, in my case it's unavailable
I have many clients who have done this. It's not a straightforward application
5:47
Stripe close my account because High risk payment
How i can get my money
What is your business niche? And what is your website link
Stripe sucks! Just push with them and wait
Has anyone tried to open a personal bank account with residential address and sublease document with Charles Schwab?
Someone said to me that Charles Schwab International doesn't give you checks or a debit card, as it is the case with Schwab US. Can anyone confirm?
False. They do. The difference is that they're linked directly to your brokerage account whereas US residents can have them on a checking account separate from their brokerage account.
@d-tech5338
Thank you for clarifying that, maybe I misunderstood. Then the question is, can you transfer money to another person directly from the brokerage account without having a checking account?
I open a transfer wise account and their transfer fees are high for me
If you have better options then share those!
Charles schwab doesn't support me country 😭😭
Is this real 😮
2nd to comment and 29th to watch
Hey james how to open an account if you are from a prohibited country
You didn't listen till the end..
Walk in through the southern border 😂😂😂
Lol exactly
Wise no longer opens US accounts
At the moment opening new accounts has been paused. Because they were expanding. They plan to reopen new accounts soon.