Delaware · Wyoming
United States
The world's deepest market, on paper-thin bureaucracy.
- Federal Tax
- 0%*
- Formation
- 5–10 days
- Banking
- Strong
- Structure
- LLC
Overview
The LLC.
A US LLC gives non-resident founders immediate credibility, US payment rails and pass-through taxation. Delaware remains the standard for investor-facing entities; Wyoming offers lower annual friction and stronger privacy.
Business activity freedom
Very broad; minimal restricted activities for a standard LLC.
Tax position
0% US federal tax for a foreign-owned LLC with no US-source income and no US-based operations (pass-through taxation); state fees apply.
Ease of doing business
Fully online formation; typically 5–10 business days at the registry.
Corporate banking
Strong — fintech-first providers onboard non-resident founders quickly.
Notable add-ons
EIN, US payment rails (Stripe, PayPal), credibility with US clients and investors.
Best suited for
- SaaS, AI and technology companies
- Non-resident founders selling into the US
- Stripe / PayPal / US merchant access
- Venture-backed and investor-facing structures
