Form a US LLC from CanadaStripe. Mercury. EIN. 100% Remote.
Register your US LLC from Canada in 3–5 business days (Wyoming). Get your EIN, Mercury Bank account, and Stripe gateway — 100% remote. No US travel or cross-border registration required.
40+ US LLCs formed for international founders
Why Canada Founders Form US LLCs
Canadian founders form US LLCs for three core reasons that a Canadian corporation cannot solve alone. First, Mercury Bank — the go-to US startup bank — requires a US entity and is inaccessible to Canadian-incorporated businesses. Second, US venture capital firms (Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia) and US accelerators strongly prefer or require a US entity as a condition of investment; a Wyoming or Delaware LLC satisfies this requirement in days. Third, US enterprise clients often prefer vendors with a US tax ID and US bank account for ACH payments — a US LLC with a US EIN delivers exactly this. The US LLC is also tax-transparent under the Canada-US Tax Convention (Treaty): pass-through profits are taxed at the Canadian member level, with a foreign tax credit available to eliminate double taxation. Formation is 100% remote, requires no cross-border travel, and takes 3–5 business days. Most Canadian founders run the US LLC in parallel to their existing Canadian corp or sole proprietorship.
US Stripe Account – Full USD Payouts
With your US LLC, EIN and Mercury account you can apply for a US Stripe account with USD payouts. Stripe also works for local businesses in Canada; a US LLC adds a US Stripe account paid out in USD. Stripe reviews every application.
Open Mercury Bank in USD
Mercury accepts founders who live in Canada. Your LLC gets a US business account for USD wires, ACH and card payments. Mercury reviews every application.
Get Paid on Upwork & Fiverr
Bill as a US entity on platforms like US SaaS market billing, cross-border consultancy, software development. Withdraw to your USD account then transfer to your Canada bank account with low fees.
Professional US Presence
A US LLC makes your business credible to international clients, investors, and platforms – especially if you're building a SaaS or running an agency from Canada.
Wise & Payoneer
Wise Business and Payoneer both work for a US LLC owned from Canada, for converting USD and sending it home.
Liability Protection
An LLC separates your personal assets from your business. If a client dispute occurs, your personal finances stay protected.
US LLC vs. Local Provincial / Federal Corporation in Canada
A US LLC is an alternative to a local Provincial / Federal Corporation for selling to international clients. It is formed and run 100% remotely. A single-member LLC with no US trade or business usually owes no US income tax, but it must file Form 5472 every year, and you report the profit in Canada under your local tax rules. Ask a local accountant how that works for you.
What works for founders who live in Canada
Banks and payment providers decide by where you live, not by your passport or by the US state. Mercury Bank accepts founders who live in Canada, so your LLC can hold USD in a US bank.
How Canada founders usually get paid
Your customers → Stripe → Mercury (USD) → Wise → Your local bank
Direct Withdrawal Pathway
Stripe pays out in USD to your Mercury account. From there you send money to your account at RBC Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, BMO, Scotiabank in CAD with Wise or Payoneer.
Local Tax Reporting
The US-Canada tax treaty ensures pass-through LLC income is reported on your personal T1 tax forms. Double taxation is avoided. A single-member LLC with no US trade or business usually owes no US income tax, but still files Form 5472 every year.
With your US LLC, EIN and US bank account you can apply for a US Stripe account. Stripe reviews every application.
Mercury accepts founders who live in Canada. Mercury reviews every application.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application.
Payoneer serves Canada. It gives you USD receiving details and pays out to local banks. Payoneer reviews every account.
PayPal works in Canada.
Checked against each provider's own published rules, October 2026. Every provider reviews applications and makes the final decision.
Transparent Pricing. No hidden fees.
Pick the state that fits your goals. Every package includes EIN, banking setup, and Stripe onboarding assistance — 100% remote, no US travel required.
Wyoming
Then $278/yr:
+ $99/yr Registered agent
+ $80/yr Wyoming annual report
+ $99/yr IRS Form 5472 filing
Delivery Time
3-5 Business days
Missouri
Then $198/yr:
+ $99/yr Registered agent
+ $99/yr IRS Form 5472 filing
✓ Missouri has no yearly state report.
Delivery Time
7-14 Business Days
Montana
Then $198/yr:
+ $99/yr Registered agent
+ $99/yr IRS Form 5472 filing
✓ Montana's annual report fee is waived until 2027.
Delivery Time
7-14 Business Days
Not sure which package is right?
Our team will answer your questions and help you pick the right state. No sales pitch.
What We Need From You
Only two simple digital documents. No physical paperwork required.
Photo of Passport
- Clear photo — no scans
- All 4 corners visible
- High resolution JPEG or PNG
Proof of Address
- Utility or bank statement
- PDF format only
- Under your name, within 3 months
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Questions from Canada Founders
Everything you need to know about forming a US LLC from Canada.
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← Browse all 69 countriesYes. US law doesn't limit LLC owners by citizenship or residence, and the whole process is remote: no US visa, SSN, ITIN or visit. You need your passport and a proof of address (a utility bill or bank statement).
Mercury accepts founders who live in Canada. Mercury reviews every application. Once your LLC and EIN are ready we help you apply. The account has USD checking, ACH and international wires.
With your US LLC, EIN and US bank account you can apply for a US Stripe account. Stripe reviews every application. Stripe also offers local accounts in Canada.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application. Payoneer serves Canada. It gives you USD receiving details and pays out to local banks. Payoneer reviews every account.
We offer three states: (1) Wyoming is the fastest (3–5 business days) and member names are not published on the state registry. (2) Missouri has no state annual report, so it has the lowest yearly cost. (3) Montana has no sales tax and low yearly fees. Banks and Stripe treat all three the same.
A single-member LLC owned by a non-resident with no US trade or business (no US office, staff or warehouse) usually owes no US income tax. It must still file Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 by April 15 every year; we prepare and file it as a yearly service. The US-Canada tax treaty ensures pass-through LLC income is reported on your personal T1 tax forms. Double taxation is avoided.
Canada has Stripe access and strong local banking, so the main reasons for a US LLC are: (1) US VC fundraising — US VCs strongly prefer US entities, (2) Mercury Bank — US-only banking not available to Canadian corps, (3) USD revenue separation — managing USD income in a US entity, and (4) US accelerator requirements — many US programs require a US entity. Consult a cross-border CPA for Canada-US treaty implications.
The usual route is Your customers → Stripe → Mercury (USD) → Wise → Your local bank. You can send money to RBC Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust, BMO in CAD.
Wyoming: 3–5 business days (2 business days with expedited filing). Missouri and Montana: 7–14 business days. Your EIN is included in that time. Bank and Stripe applications follow once your LLC is ready. All documents are delivered digitally.
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