If you’ve ever dreamed of selling to US customers, opening a Stripe account, or impressing investors with a shiny Delaware LLC, you’ve probably run into the nightmare:
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Endless legal jargon.
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State-by-state confusion.
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Consultants charging $1,000+ for “guidance.”
I’ve been there. It feels like the US business system was designed to scare off non-Americans before they even start.
But here’s the truth no one tells you: getting a US company can literally take 3 minutes if you know the right shortcut.
The Pain Point Most Founders Face
Let me guess—at least one of these sounds familiar:
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You want a US company to connect Stripe, PayPal, or a US bank, but you don’t live in the US.
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You’ve Googled “How to open a Delaware LLC” and landed on a swamp of 20-page IRS guides.
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You’re terrified of messing up taxes and ending up on some government blacklist.
Sound about right? That was me, too.
The Down-to-Earth Reality
Here’s what nobody explains:
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The US wants your business. States like Delaware and Wyoming are built for entrepreneurs abroad.
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Filing an LLC doesn’t require living in the US, having a visa, or hiring a big law firm.
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Online platforms (think Firstbase, Doola, Stripe Atlas, Clerky) do 90% of the paperwork while you sip coffee.
👉 The real bottleneck isn’t forming the company—it’s deciding where and who to file with.
How I Did It in 3 Minutes
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I chose Delaware LLC (the gold standard for startups).
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I filled out a dead-simple online form (name, email, company name).
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Paid around $200.
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Boom. I had confirmation that my company was pending registration.
No scary IRS calls. No law firm drama. No $5,000 invoice.
Why Delaware or Wyoming?
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Delaware: Loved by startups, easy to raise VC later.
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Wyoming: Super low fees, privacy-friendly.
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New Mexico: Cheapest, but less startup-friendly.
Pick one depending on whether you’re chasing investors (Delaware) or running lean (Wyoming).
But Wait—What About Taxes?
This is where people panic, but here’s the raw truth:
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If you don’t live in the US, your company might not owe federal tax—but you still file a zero return.
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Banks + Stripe only care that you exist legally, not that you’re American.
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Bookkeeping is your responsibility, but that’s way easier once you’re incorporated.
👉 In other words, don’t let “tax fear” stop you from taking step one.
The Bottom Line
Stop overthinking it.
You don’t need a lawyer, you don’t need to be rich, and you don’t need to be American.
You need 3 minutes, $200, and an internet connection.
Your US company could exist before you finish your next coffee.
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