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Last Updated: June 2026
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Form a US LLC from IndiaStripe. Mercury. EIN. 100% Remote.

Register your US LLC in 2–4 days without leaving India. We handle your EIN from the IRS, Mercury Bank account, and Stripe gateway activation. Only your passport and a utility bill required.

Mercury BankStripe Setup IncludedIRS EIN IncludedNo SSN RequiredNo US TravelHindi/English Support

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Stripe Partnership
Mercury Bank
Wyoming LLCs
Missouri LLCs
Wise Supported
PayPal Global
Montana LLCs
IRS EIN Procurement
Stripe Partnership
Mercury Bank
Wyoming LLCs
Missouri LLCs
Wise Supported
PayPal Global
Montana LLCs
IRS EIN Procurement
Why Form a US LLC?

Why India Founders Form US LLCs

Indian founders form US LLCs to solve a fundamental payment infrastructure gap: Stripe does not support Indian personal accounts at full capacity, and Mercury Bank — the preferred US startup bank — requires a US entity to open. A properly formed US LLC gives Indian founders the complete payment stack: Stripe US for card processing, Mercury Bank for USD checking and ACH, Wise Business for low-fee currency conversion, and Payoneer for marketplace withdrawals. Beyond payments, a US LLC positions your business as a US entity for international clients — critical for Indian developers and agencies billing US companies in USD. Many Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal contractors from India form US LLCs to increase their billing rates and receive USD directly without SWIFT conversion fees. The US LLC is tax-transparent: Indian tax residents declare LLC income to the Income Tax Department of India; consult a CA for India-US treaty implications. No SSN, ITIN, or US travel required.

US Stripe Account – Full USD Payouts

A US LLC gives you a dedicated US Stripe account – USD payouts, higher processing limits, and the credibility of a US business entity that international clients and investors recognise.

Open Mercury Bank in USD

Get a real US business bank account (Mercury) that accepts wire transfers, ACH, and card payments. Available to India passport holders – no US address or SSN required.

Get Paid on Upwork & Fiverr

Bill as a US entity on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, direct client invoicing, Toptal. Withdraw to your USD account then transfer to your India 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 India.

Wise & Payoneer Support

Once your US LLC is set up, Wise Business and Payoneer Business become available – giving you multi-currency USD conversions with low fees.

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 Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) in India

Forming a US LLC is a highly efficient alternative to establishing a domestic Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd). Unlike registering a local Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd)—which often requires physical offices, local directors, extensive audits, and high local corporate tax rates—a US LLC can be owned and run 100% remotely. Since the US LLC is tax-transparent, it incurs 0% US tax on non-US source income, routing profits straight to the owner. This represents a massive savings in capital and bookkeeping costs for remote businesses in India.

US LLC: 0% US Tax
100% Remote Setup
Banking & Payments

Payment Infrastructure Available to India Founders

Once your US LLC is formed, you unlock access to the world's most trusted payment platforms.

Stripe India requires strict merchant onboarding, physical local presence, and enforces severe RBI limitations on recurring invoice payments. A US LLC acts as the corporate gateway to bypass these domestic banking restrictions.

How India founders transfer money home

Client pays → Stripe → Mercury / Wise / Payoneer (USD) → Wire / SWIFT transfer → Indian bank account (INR)

Direct Withdrawal Pathway

Stripe payouts settle directly in your US bank account in USD. From there, you can transfer funds directly to local accounts at ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India (SBI) in INR via Wise or Payoneer, minimizing foreign exchange conversion spreads.

Local Tax Reporting

As an Indian resident, profits remitted from your US LLC are subject to Indian income tax. Consult a local Chartered Accountant to optimize tax structures. The US LLC is a pass-through entity, meaning US taxes are 0% on foreign-source income, but you should report profits locally under domestic tax guidelines.

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Stripe Available

Full US Stripe account – accept cards, subscriptions, and international payments

Payoneer logo
Payoneer Available

Popular with India freelancers – withdraw USD to your local bank account

Mercury Bank logo
Mercury Bank Available

US digital bank – USD checking/savings, debit card, ACH and wire transfers

Wise Business logo
Wise Business Available

Multi-currency account – convert USD to local currency with low fees

Relay logo
Relay Available

Mercury alternative – no-fee US business banking for non-residents

India Banks (Direct) Not Direct

Not directly compatible with Stripe/US banking – that's why a US LLC is needed

Pricing

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

$260one-time

+ $99/yr registered agent

+ $80/yr state annual report

Delivery Time

3-7 Business days

Wyoming LLC Registration
EIN & IRS Letter 147C
Registered Agent (1st Year)
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Certificate of Formation
Stripe Account Setup & Onboarding
Mercury Bank Application Assistance
Compliance Reminders
Stripe New Business Fee Waiver*
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Missouri

$160one-time

+ $99/yr registered agent

✓ $0 — no annual report required

Delivery Time

7-14 Business Days

Missouri LLC Registration
EIN & IRS Letter 147C
Registered Agent (1st Year)
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Certificate of Formation
Stripe Account Setup & Onboarding
Mercury Bank Application Assistance
Compliance Reminders
Stripe New Business Fee Waiver*

Montana

$180one-time

+ $99/yr registered agent

+ $50/yr state annual report

Delivery Time

7-14 Business Days

Montana LLC Registration
EIN & IRS Letter 147C
Registered Agent (1st Year)
Articles of Organization
Operating Agreement
Certificate of Formation
Stripe Account Setup & Onboarding
Mercury Bank Application Assistance
Compliance Reminders
Stripe New Business Fee Waiver*
Our fastest packages deliver in 2–4 business days — significantly faster than the industry average of 15–20 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.

01

Photo of Passport

  • Clear photo — no scans
  • All 4 corners visible
  • High resolution JPEG or PNG
02

Proof of Address

  • Utility or bank statement
  • PDF format only
  • Under your name, within 3 months

What our clients say · Google Reviews

Thomas C Jones

Thomas C Jones

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Montana LLC, and they were incredible. Starting a business can be super overwhelming, but…

blkshp LLC

blkshp LLC

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Wyoming LLC, and I couldn't be happier with the service. From start to finish, the team g…

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

2 months ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

2 months ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

2 months ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

Thomas C Jones

Thomas C Jones

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Montana LLC, and they were incredible. Starting a business can be super overwhelming, but…

blkshp LLC

blkshp LLC

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Wyoming LLC, and I couldn't be happier with the service. From start to finish, the team g…

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

2 months ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

2 months ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

2 months ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

Thomas C Jones

Thomas C Jones

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Montana LLC, and they were incredible. Starting a business can be super overwhelming, but…

blkshp LLC

blkshp LLC

2 weeks ago

I used Entryly to set up my Wyoming LLC, and I couldn't be happier with the service. From start to finish, the team g…

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

Apsara Seuwandi Peiris

2 months ago

I had my business registration done through Entryly.net for my online clothing brand, and the whole process was smoot…

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

Bhathiya Gamage (Hora Pusa)

2 months ago

I recently used Entryly.net for my LLC tax filing, and the experience was great from start to finish. Their team expl…

Kasun Ranasinghe

Kasun Ranasinghe

2 months ago

I had a great experience with Idaho LLC Formation. They helped me set up my Idaho LLC smoothly and guided me through…

AP

Anjali Perera

2 weeks ago

Entryly made forming my Wyoming LLC incredibly easy. The entire process took less than a week. Highly recommend for S…

FAQ

Questions from India Founders

Everything you need to know about forming a US LLC from India.

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Yes. Indian citizens and residents can legally own and operate a US LLC 100% remotely. No US visa, SSN, ITIN, or travel is required. You only need a valid Indian passport and a proof of address (utility bill or bank statement).

Yes — through a US LLC. A properly formed US LLC with a US EIN, US address, and Mercury Bank account qualifies for full US Stripe access. We walk you through the full Stripe setup process as part of every package — most clients are approved and processing payments within a few days.

Yes. Indian contractors on Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal can bill clients as a US entity and receive payments to a Mercury Bank USD account. Withdraw via SWIFT wire to your Indian bank account in INR. This is legal and widely used by Indian freelancers.

Generally, Indian residents who own a US LLC with no US operations, employees, or physical presence are not subject to US corporate income tax on foreign-sourced income. An annual IRS informational filing (Form 5472) is still required. We guide you through this — consult a CA for your specific situation.

Wyoming is best for privacy and asset protection (no public member list). Missouri is the fastest at 2–4 business days. Montana offers no state income tax — ideal for a clean, low-tax US entity. Entryly offers all three.

Yes — India is a Tier 1 country. Indian passport holders can open a Mercury Bank account through a US LLC without any restrictions. Mercury accepts Indian founders and the account is fully functional for USD receiving and sending.

Once your Mercury Bank account is active, you can send USD via international wire (SWIFT) to your Indian NRO/NRE account or savings account in INR. Many Indian founders also use Wise Business for lower conversion fees.

Missouri LLC: 2–4 business days. Wyoming LLC: ~3 business days. Montana LLC: 7–14 business days. All documents — LLC Certificate, Operating Agreement, EIN Letter, and banking confirmation — are delivered digitally.

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