🌍 39 Countries · 12 Industries

US LLC for International Founders Powered by Doola

International founders use Doola to form a Wyoming LLC, get an EIN without an SSN, and open a US Mercury bank account — all remotely, in under 3 weeks. Select your country and industry for a tailored guide.

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39
Countries Covered
12
Industry Guides
7–10 days
EIN Timeline
$397
Year 1 All-In

What Doola Does for International Founders

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Wyoming LLC Formation

Doola files your Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State. Wyoming: no state income tax, $62/year annual report fee, strongest charging order protection in the US.

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IRS EIN in 7–10 Days

Doola files Form SS-4 as your authorized third-party representative. The IRS online EIN tool requires a US SSN — Doola's channel bypasses this for non-US founders.

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Mercury Bank Introduction

Mercury provides free FDIC-insured US banking ($0 monthly, no minimum, $20 international wires). Doola-formed LLCs have streamlined Mercury approval.

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Wyoming LLC · EIN (7–10 days) · Mercury banking · Annual compliance. Entirely remote — no US travel.

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Browse by Country

Each country guide covers Stripe access, Mercury approval timeline, tax treaty position, EIN difficulty, and the specific banking friction your LLC solves. Select your country for a tailored 2026 guide.

Browse by Business Type

Each industry guide covers the specific tax form requirements (W-9, W-8BEN), platform requirements, tax deductions, and compliance steps for that business type. Select your industry for a tailored guide.

📦Amazon FBA SellersThe LLC that Amazon's Professional Seller account actually requires🛒Shopify Store OwnersShopify Payments requires a verified US business entity — here's the cleanest path🎬YouTubers & Video CreatorsThe W-9 you'll get from AdSense will define whether your LLC protected you💼Freelancers & Independent ContractorsEvery US client paying you $600+ will send a W-9 — make sure your LLC's EIN is on it🎨Etsy SellersEtsy's $600 threshold triggers a W-9 — your LLC's EIN should be ready before that🎵TikTok Shop SellersTikTok Shop requires a US business entity — Doola is the fastest path⚙️SaaS FoundersEvery Stripe subscription you charge without an EIN triggers default 30% withholding🚚DropshippersShopify Payments, US supplier relationships, and tax compliance all start with a US LLC✍️Content CreatorsPatreon, Substack, OnlyFans, and Beehiiv all issue 1099s — your LLC should catch them all🎓Coaches & ConsultantsYour consulting contract should be signed by your LLC — not by you personally🪙Crypto Traders & Web3 FoundersThe IRS treats crypto as property — your LLC can deduct trading losses and infrastructure costs🏪Ecommerce Brand BuildersBuilding a brand, not just a store? The LLC is the brand's legal entity — protect it early

Country × Industry Guides

Each country × industry combination has a dedicated page covering that specific intersection — how Nigerian YouTubers claim treaty benefits, how Bangladeshi freelancers unlock Stripe, how Indian Amazon FBA sellers navigate FBA nexus. Select any country below and then choose your industry.

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India Amazon FBA Sellers
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Nigeria YouTubers & Video Creators
/llc/nigeria/youtubers
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Pakistan Freelancers & Independent Contractors
/llc/pakistan/freelancers
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Bangladesh Freelancers & Independent Contractors
/llc/bangladesh/freelancers
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Philippines Content Creators
/llc/philippines/content-creators
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Indonesia Shopify Store Owners
/llc/indonesia/shopify-sellers
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Ukraine SaaS Founders
/llc/ukraine/saas-founders
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Brazil Ecommerce Brand Builders
/llc/brazil/ecommerce-brands
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Kenya YouTubers & Video Creators
/llc/kenya/youtubers

Navigate to any country page to see all industry guides for that country.

Why Wyoming (Not Delaware)?

No state income tax

Wyoming has no state income tax on pass-through LLC income. Delaware's $300/year franchise tax and state income tax apply to Delaware LLCs. For international founders earning remotely, Wyoming saves $300+/year.

$62/year annual fee

Wyoming's annual report fee is $62/year (or $2 per $1,000 of Wyoming assets, minimum $62). Delaware charges $300/year minimum franchise tax before your income starts.

Strongest privacy

Wyoming does not require member names in public LLC filings. Your name does not appear in the Wyoming Secretary of State's public records. Delaware requires a registered agent name but also offers reasonable privacy.

Best charging order protection

A charging order is the only remedy a creditor has against your LLC membership interest. Wyoming's charging order statute is the most protective in the US — a creditor cannot force a distribution or seize your LLC interest.

Delaware: when to choose it

Choose Delaware C-Corp only if you are raising US institutional venture capital within 12 months. VCs structuring preferred equity rounds require Delaware C-Corp. If that's not your path in the next year, Wyoming LLC is almost always the better choice.

Doola's Wyoming expertise

Doola's registered agent network, formation process, and Mercury banking introduction are built around Wyoming LLCs. Their team handles thousands of Wyoming formations for international founders every year.

Common Questions

Can I form a US LLC without a US Social Security Number?▾
Yes. A US LLC does not require a US SSN to form or operate. However, getting an EIN (the LLC's tax ID) from the IRS is challenging without an SSN — the IRS online tool requires one. Doola files Form SS-4 as your authorized third-party representative through a faster processing channel, delivering your EIN in 7–10 business days.
Do I need to travel to the US to form an LLC?▾
No. The entire Doola process is remote. You never need to visit the US for LLC formation, EIN, or Mercury bank account setup. Mercury's application is entirely online; your physical debit card ships to your home address internationally.
What is Form 5472, and do I need to file it?▾
Form 5472 is an IRS information return required for every foreign-owned US single-member LLC. The penalty for non-filing is $25,000 per year per form, regardless of revenue. Every international founder with a US LLC must file Form 5472 annually. Doola's Tax & Compliance plan ($1,999/year) handles this filing.
How much does a US LLC from Doola cost?▾
Doola Starter is $297/year, which covers formation, registered agent, and Wyoming annual report. Wyoming's one-time state filing fee is $100. Total Year 1 all-in: $397. Year 2+: $357/year.
Which US bank should I use with my LLC?▾
Mercury is the standard recommendation for international founders. It has no monthly fee, no minimum balance, $20 flat international wire transfers, FDIC insurance up to $5M through sweep network, and strong Stripe integration. It is specifically designed for startup and remote founders.
Can I use my US LLC for any business type?▾
Yes. A Wyoming LLC is a general-purpose business entity — it can operate an Amazon store, accept freelance payments, run a SaaS subscription, create YouTube content, trade crypto, or operate any other legal business. The LLC itself does not restrict your business type. Platform-specific requirements (like Amazon Professional Seller or Shopify Payments) are met by providing your LLC's EIN during registration.

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