If you run an agency, a SaaS or an online store from the UAE, a US LLC is one of the fastest ways to bill global clients in dollars and access US payment rails, without setting up and renewing a local free zone company.
Why UAE founders 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 broadest feature set with the lowest friction.
- Project trust to US and European clients who prefer to contract with a US company.
A US LLC owned by a non resident, with no US activity or staff, is generally not subject to US federal income tax (the ETBUS rule). You keep handling your obligations where you are a tax resident.
What about UAE corporate tax
Since June 2023 the UAE applies a 9% corporate tax on business profits above AED 375,000. Owning a US LLC does not exempt you from it: depending on your activity, your business income may fall under UAE corporate tax. This is a compliance topic to check, not a blocker.
How it works with LLC Place
- 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 Form 5472 and the annual report, handled for you.
Form your US LLC from the UAE with everything included from the first payment: formation, EIN, US bank account and compliance.
