India has one of the largest pools of freelancers and IT service exporters in the world, yet getting paid cleanly in USD and reaching Stripe remains a daily struggle. 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 Indian entrepreneurs open a US LLC
- Get paid in USD from clients worldwide, without the friction of receiving foreign payments into an Indian account.
- Unlock Stripe and PayPal with a real US business account, the single biggest blocker for Indian online businesses.
- Project trust to US and European clients who prefer to contract with a US entity.
What about Indian tax and FEMA
India taxes residents on their worldwide income, and foreign remittances fall under FEMA and the LRS framework. A US LLC helps you invoice and hold USD abroad, but it stays a compliance topic: keep clean records and declare your income in India. A US-India tax treaty exists to avoid double taxation, and a local CA can apply it to your case.
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 India as you already are.
Entrepreneurs considering a US LLC from India 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.
How to create your US LLC from India 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.
Form your US LLC from India with everything included from the first payment: formation, EIN, US bank account and compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a PAN or to travel to the US?
No US travel is needed, and you do not need a US SSN. We obtain your EIN for you as a non-resident owner.
Can I use the LLC for my IT or agency exports?
Yes. Most Indian entrepreneurs route their global, USD-facing revenue through the US LLC and Stripe.
Is it legal to create a US LLC from India?
Yes. US law places no citizenship or residency condition on owning an LLC. Thousands of business owners based in India and elsewhere run one from home.
Can I set up a US LLC from India and keep my local company?
Yes, and many entrepreneurs do exactly that. They start a US LLC for their international clients and keep invoicing at home through their existing company. The two coexist without conflict.
