A growing number of Greek developers, designers and online sellers work almost entirely for clients abroad, and dollars are the currency that keeps coming up. 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 Greek entrepreneurs open a US LLC
- Get paid in USD from clients worldwide, straight into a US business account.
- Unlock Stripe and PayPal with a real US entity, the single biggest blocker for online businesses abroad.
- Sell on US marketplaces such as Amazon and Etsy with the account type they treat best.
How a US LLC is taxed
Take the American rules first. An LLC is treated as transparent by default, so the entity itself pays no corporate income tax and the profit is attributed to its owners. Corporate treatment can be elected if you prefer it.
For an owner outside the United States the reading is straightforward. No US office, no US staff, no dependent agent acting there, and the LLC is generally not engaged in a US trade or business, which places its profit at 0% US federal income tax. The yearly IRS filing stays compulsory and we take care of it. Your Greek tax position is not altered.
How to register your US LLC from Greece, step by step
- Choose your state, Wyoming or New Mexico for most online activities.
- We register the company and obtain your EIN, no SSN necessary.
- Banking and Stripe are opened remotely, wherever you are.
- The annual filings, IRS and state report alike, are prepared and sent by us.
Form your US LLC from Greece with everything included from the first payment: formation, EIN, US bank account and compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an SSN to get the EIN?
No. We obtain your EIN from the IRS without an SSN, as a non-resident owner.
Can I keep my Greek activity alongside the LLC?
Yes. Many entrepreneurs start a US LLC for international clients and keep invoicing locally as before.
Is it legal to create a US LLC from Greece?
Yes. Nothing in US law ties LLC ownership to a citizenship or a place of residence.
How long does it take to get the EIN?
The state filing usually takes one to three business days. The EIN generally follows within five to twenty-one business days.