Form a US LLC from GermanyStripe. Mercury. EIN. 100% Remote.
Gründen Sie Ihre US-LLC aus Deutschland in 3–5 Werktagen (Wyoming). EIN, Mercury-Bankkonto und Stripe inklusive — 100% remote. Kein Stammkapital (€0), kein Notar, keine US-Reise erforderlich. Die ideale GmbH-Alternative für Freiberufler, Entwickler und internationale Gründer.
40+ US LLCs formed for international founders
Why Germany Founders Form US LLCs
Deutsche Gründer und Freiberufler gründen immer häufiger US-LLCs als Alternative zur GmbH: keine €25.000 Stammkapital-Pflicht, kein Notar, keine aufwendige Eintragung im Handelsregister. Eine US-LLC kostet einen Bruchteil, bietet vollständigen Stripe-US-Zugang, Mercury Bank für USD-Banking und eine einfachere internationale Compliance als eine UG oder GmbH. Besonders attraktiv für deutsche Softwareentwickler, SaaS-Gründer und Freelancer, die US-Kunden in USD abrechnen und USD auf einem Mercury-Bankkonto halten möchten. Als in Deutschland steuerpflichtiger Freiberufler oder Gewerbetreibender sind US-LLC-Gewinne in der deutschen Einkommensteuer zu deklarieren — die LLC wird vom deutschen Finanzamt typischerweise als Personengesellschaft (transparent) behandelt. Ziehen Sie einen auf internationales Steuerrecht spezialisierten Steuerberater hinzu (Doppelbesteuerungsabkommen USA–Deutschland).
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 Germany; 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 Germany. 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 Software engineering, dropshipping, SaaS billing, US clients. Withdraw to your USD account then transfer to your Germany 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 Germany.
Wise & Payoneer
Wise Business and Payoneer both work for a US LLC owned from Germany, 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 Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) / UG in Germany
A US LLC is an alternative to a local Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) / UG 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 Germany under your local tax rules. Ask a local accountant how that works for you.
What works for founders who live in Germany
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 Germany, so your LLC can hold USD in a US bank.
How Germany 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 Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Sparkasse in EUR with Wise or Payoneer.
Local Tax Reporting
Germany taxes worldwide income. A single-member US LLC is treated as a transparent entity (Personengesellschaft) for personal income tax. Consult a German Steuerberater. 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 Germany. Mercury reviews every application.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application.
Payoneer serves Germany. It gives you USD receiving details and pays out to local banks. Payoneer reviews every account.
PayPal works in Germany.
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 Germany Founders
Everything you need to know about forming a US LLC from Germany.
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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 Germany. 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 Germany.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application. Payoneer serves Germany. 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. Germany taxes worldwide income. A single-member US LLC is treated as a transparent entity (Personengesellschaft) for personal income tax. Consult a German Steuerberater.
Ja — und das ist zunehmend verbreitet. Deutsche Freiberufler können parallel zu ihrer deutschen Tätigkeit eine US-LLC besitzen. Die US-LLC benötigt kein Stammkapital (€0), keinen Notar und bietet Mercury Bank-Zugang, Stripe US sowie eine einfachere internationale Compliance. Als in Deutschland steuerpflichtiger Gewerbetreibender oder Freiberufler sind die pass-through-Gewinne der US-LLC in Ihrer deutschen Einkommensteuererklärung anzugeben. Ziehen Sie einen Steuerberater mit Schwerpunkt US-Recht zu Rate — das DBA USA–Deutschland verhindert Doppelbesteuerung.
The usual route is Your customers → Stripe → Mercury (USD) → Wise → Your local bank. You can send money to Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Sparkasse in EUR.
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.
Banking availability checked against Mercury, Wise, Stripe, Payoneer and PayPal's own published rules ·