Brazil exports an enormous amount of software and creative work to the United States, yet the real moves between the invoice and the payout, and part of Stripe stays out of reach. A US LLC gives you a real US entity, a USD business account and Stripe access, all set up remotely without flying to the US.
Why Brazilian entrepreneurs open a US LLC
- Get paid in USD into a US account, so the exchange rate stops deciding your margin.
- Unlock Stripe and PayPal with a real US entity, including the features reserved for US businesses.
- Project trust to American clients who prefer to contract with a US company.
How a US LLC is taxed
Founders considering a US LLC from Brazil should start with the tax options the United States offers them. By default an LLC is treated as a pass-through entity, which means its profits go straight to its members without the company paying corporate income tax. It can also elect to be taxed as a corporation. That flexibility lets you pick the treatment that serves you best.
On top of this, a foreign-owned US LLC with no US office, staff or dependent agent is usually not engaged in a US trade or business, so it pays 0% US federal income tax on its profits. The annual mandatory IRS filings still apply, and we handle them for you. You remain taxable in Germany as you already are.
How to start your US LLC from Brazil in four steps
- Choose your state (Wyoming or New Mexico for most online businesses).
- We file your formation and obtain your EIN without an SSN.
- Open your US bank account and Stripe remotely.
- Stay compliant with mandatory IRS filings and the annual report, handled for you.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to the US?
No US travel is needed, and you do not need a US SSN. We obtain your EIN as a non-resident owner.
Can I use the LLC for my dev or agency work?
Yes. Most Brazilian founders route their global, USD-facing revenue through the US LLC and Stripe.
How long does it take to register a US LLC from Brazil?
The state filing goes through in one to three business days in most states. The EIN follows, usually within five to twenty one business days, and we track it until it lands.
Can I set up a US LLC from Brazil while I start out?
Yes. Many founders set up a US LLC alongside their existing activity and start moving their international revenue to it step by step.
Form your US LLC from Brazil with everything included from the first payment: formation, EIN, US bank account and compliance.
