US LLC for Freelancers & Consultants
US LLC for Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, and direct US clients
Start your LLC — $149Why Freelancers & Consultants need a US LLC
Freelancers invoicing US clients in their local currency lose 3-7% to forex + face withholding taxes. A US LLC lets you invoice in USD via Stripe, get paid faster, and present a more professional brand.
- Invoice US clients in USD (no FX loss)
- Get paid same-day via Stripe/Mercury
- Tax-efficient pass-through structure
- Look more professional on Upwork/LinkedIn (US-based business)
- Cheapest plan: $149 (New Mexico) — no annual report
Tools that work with this setup
Freelancers & Consultants FAQ
Why New Mexico instead of Wyoming?▾
New Mexico is the cheapest state: $50 to file, $0 annual report. For a freelancer doing $50-200K/year, the extra Wyoming features (privacy, robust statutes) aren't needed.
Will I owe US income tax?▾
Only on US-source income, which is rare for purely remote work. Single-member LLCs with foreign owners file Form 5472 + Form 1120 (we include a reminder + template).
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay once. No surprises. State fees and Registered Agent (year 1) included.
basic
New Mexico · 24h delivery
Save $351 vs Stripe Atlas
- New Mexico LLC formation
- State filing fees included
- Registered Agent (year 1)
- Articles of Organization
- 24-hour delivery
- Email support
pro
Wyoming · 24h delivery
Save $201 vs Stripe Atlas
- Wyoming LLC formation (best for privacy & taxes)
- EIN obtained from IRS (48h)
- Registered Agent (year 1)
- Operating Agreement
- Mercury / Wise bank guide
- Priority email + chat support
premium
Wyoming · 24h delivery
Save $100 vs Doola Compliance
- Everything in Pro
- ITIN application support
- Form 5472 reminder & template ($25K penalty if missed)
- Stripe & PayPal opening guide
- 1:1 video call (30 min)
- Priority WhatsApp support
From year 2: $99/year (Registered Agent) + state annual fee. All prices in USD. Includes state filing fees.
How we compare to the alternatives
Same paperwork. Better support. A fraction of the price.
| Feature | Llcora BEST VALUE | Doola | Stripe Atlas | Firstbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149 | $297 | $500 | $399 |
| Delivery time | 24h | 1-2 days | 1-3 days | 1-2 days |
| EIN included | ✓ (Pro) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Registered Agent year 1 | ||||
| Wyoming option | ||||
| New Mexico option | ||||
| Multi-language support | ||||
| Form 5472 reminder | ✓ (Premium) | +$899/y | +$899/y | |
| Mercury / Wise bank guide | ✓ Mercury only |
Founders from 80+ countries trust us
Real reviews from non-resident entrepreneurs who launched their US LLC with us.
“I had my Wyoming LLC and EIN in 48 hours. Stripe approved my account on the first try. Worth every dollar.”
“As a Brazilian developer selling SaaS to US clients, this was a game-changer. Clear support in Portuguese.”
“No Stripe in Pakistan. With my new US LLC I can finally accept payments from clients globally. Thank you!”
“Saved me $400 vs Doola and the experience was smoother. Got my Mercury account in week 3.”
“Restricted by US banks as a Nigerian, but they got me sorted with Wise and a US LLC. Brilliant.”
“Invoicing US clients in USD without 21% IVA reverse-charge headaches. The blog guides are gold.”
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