US LLC Formationfür Nicht-Ansässige.
A transparent US structure, formed and banked, without you leaving your desk.
Taxes for a US LLC.
US citizens and persons with a tax residence in the US are taxed heavily. For founders without a US residence and for companies without a permanent establishment or employees in the US, the United States has no right of taxation.
Corporate tax
A US LLC is treated as tax-transparent. Without a permanent establishment and without customers in the US, no tax arises at company level.
Income tax
For members who are not resident in the US and generate no US-source income.
Withholding tax
Profit distributions to members resident abroad are made without deduction of withholding tax, provided there is no US-source income.
Sales tax
Without sales in the US there is generally no obligation to register for sales tax in any state.
US as a business hub.
We review your structure.
We look at your situation and tell you openly whether a US LLC makes sense for you and which setup fits best.
How forming a US LLC works.
Forming a US LLC including the bank account opening usually takes a maximum of seven days.
Consultation
In the consultation we determine together whether a US LLC is suitable for your plans.
Formation preparation
We send you a checklist with all the information and documents we need for the company formation in the USA.
Formation of the US LLC
We prepare the operating agreement and form your US LLC. The formation usually takes only a few days.
Bank account opening
After receiving the company documents we support you with the account opening for your US LLC so that you can start doing business.
Cost of forming a US LLC.
What a US LLC costs depends on the setup: business activity, certified documents, apostille and support with the bank account opening. In practice the range is usually between 3,000 and 5,000 euros, plus around 1,250 euros per year to maintain the company. In the consultation we calculate your specific case.
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| Registered agent in the US | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Selection of the business activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company address in the US | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preparation of the operating agreement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Filing of the company formation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Issuance of the company documents | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application for the EIN number | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments and correspondence with authorities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support with the bank account opening | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Certification of the company documents | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Worldwide shipping of the apostille | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
Let us put a number on your setup.
Tell us what you have planned and which business activity you intend to pursue. You will receive a clear total price for your case.
Banking without travelling.
A US LLC enjoys an excellent reputation with banks and payment providers, which noticeably simplifies the account opening.
We prepare your documents, coordinate the process with the banks and in most cases your account is ready within 24 hours. Accounts with payment providers such as Stripe are also possible.
Account opening included.
We accompany the entire account opening with European and American online banks, from the application through to activation.
- Account opening entirely online
- European and American online banks
- Payment providers such as Stripe and CopeCart
- Worldwide online banking
Frequently asked questions.
The most important questions about forming a US LLC, answered.
What requirements must be met to form a company in the US?
To form the company you only need a valid passport and an address in the US, which we provide for you. In addition we take care of the registered agent required for the formation.
Which details are required to form the LLC?
We only need your passport, a company name, your address and the planned business activity.
How long does it take to form a US LLC?
Forming a US LLC usually takes two to seven days.
Do I have to travel to the US?
No, neither the company formation nor the bank account opening requires travel.
Which bank accounts can be opened with a US LLC?
With your US LLC you can open accounts at various European and American online banks.
Is it possible to get accounts with payment providers?
Yes. With your US LLC you can readily open accounts with payment providers such as Stripe or CopeCart.
What are the annual costs of maintaining a US LLC?
The annual costs for a US LLC amount to 1,250 euros per year.
Does forming an LLC allow me to live in the US?
Forming a US LLC is not sufficient to obtain a residence permit in the USA. In addition, a permanent residence in the US would trigger a tax liability.
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