US LLC for Freelancers & Consultants
US LLC for Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, and direct US clients
Start your LLC — €249Why 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: €249 (New Mexico) — no annual report
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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).
Three plans. One picks itself.
Pay once. No subscription. No upsells. Pick the state and the rest is automatic.
Which state should I choose?
Three quick questions. We'll point you to the right plan.
New Mexico
24h delivery
Low annual costs, simple maintenance
- •Entrepreneurs starting online
- •Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy, digital businesses
- •Non-residents who want simplicity and low costs
- •No state annual report
- •Very simple maintenance
- •Excellent value for money
- •Very popular among non-residents
- •No need to travel to the US
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Company legal documents
- Registered Agent service
Missouri
24h delivery
Ready-to-use LLC — fast operation
- •International e-commerce
- •Businesses that need to operate fast
- •Founders who want a complete, ready-to-use LLC
- •EIN included
- •BOI included
- •Great balance between cost and services
- •Excellent for Stripe, PayPal and marketplaces
- •Easy maintenance
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Registered Agent
- Complete legal documents
Wyoming
24h delivery
Privacy and international reputation
- •International entrepreneurs
- •Digital businesses and holdings
- •Users who prioritize privacy and reputation
- •One of the most popular states for LLCs
- •High privacy
- •No state income tax
- •Excellent international reputation
- •Heavily used by non-residents
- LLC formation
- Business EIN
- BOI filing
- State fee included
- Registered Agent
- Complete legal documents
- Bank-opening assistance
EIN Express
Perfect if you already have an LLC and just need the EIN
- EIN number
- 147C confirmation letter
How we compare to the alternatives
Same paperwork. Better support. A fraction of the price.
| Feature | BEST VALUE Llcora | Doola | Stripe Atlas | Firstbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $289 | $329 | $549 | $449 |
| Delivery time | 24h | 1-2 days | 1-3 days | 1-2 days |
| EIN included | ||||
| Registered Agent year 1 | ||||
| Wyoming option | ||||
| New Mexico option | ||||
| Multi-language support | ||||
| Form 5472 reminder | +$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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