Form a US LLC from SingaporeStripe. Mercury. EIN. 100% Remote.
Register your US LLC from Singapore in 3–5 business days (Wyoming). Get your EIN, Mercury Bank account, and Stripe gateway — 100% remote. Runs in parallel to your Singapore entity.
40+ US LLCs formed for international founders
Why Singapore Founders Form US LLCs
Singapore-based founders — including expats and local entrepreneurs — form US LLCs for three primary reasons: US VC fundraising, Mercury Bank access, and USD revenue separation. US investors, particularly Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, and most Silicon Valley seed funds, strongly prefer to invest in US entities rather than Singapore Pte. Ltds. Mercury Bank is unavailable to Singapore companies without a US LLC. A US LLC also gives Singapore founders a clean USD-denominated banking structure (via Mercury) separate from their SGD operations, with Stripe US for global card acceptance and Wise Business for low-fee multi-currency conversion. The US LLC is tax-transparent (0% US tax on non-US-source income) and does not replace the Pte. Ltd. — it runs in parallel, handling USD clients while the Pte. Ltd. covers Singapore-domestic operations. Formation is 100% remote, requires only a passport and proof of address, and takes 3–5 business days with no ACRA filing required.
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 Singapore; 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 Singapore. 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 VC fundraising, cross-border digital agency, USD SaaS platforms. Withdraw to your USD account then transfer to your Singapore 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 Singapore.
Wise & Payoneer
Wise Business and Payoneer both work for a US LLC owned from Singapore, 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 Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.) in Singapore
A US LLC is an alternative to a local Private Limited (Pte. Ltd.) 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 Singapore under your local tax rules. Ask a local accountant how that works for you.
What works for founders who live in Singapore
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 Singapore, so your LLC can hold USD in a US bank.
How Singapore 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 DBS Bank, UOB, OCBC in SGD with Wise or Payoneer.
Local Tax Reporting
Singapore operates on a territorial tax basis. Foreign-source dividends may be exempt from Singapore tax under specific conditions. 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 Singapore. Mercury reviews every application.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application.
Payoneer serves Singapore. It gives you USD receiving details and pays out to local banks. Payoneer reviews every account.
PayPal works in Singapore.
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 Singapore Founders
Everything you need to know about forming a US LLC from Singapore.
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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 Singapore. 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 Singapore.
Wise Business works for a US LLC with an owner here. Wise reviews every application. Payoneer serves Singapore. 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. Singapore operates on a territorial tax basis. Foreign-source dividends may be exempt from Singapore tax under specific conditions.
The usual route is Your customers → Stripe → Mercury (USD) → Wise → Your local bank. You can send money to DBS Bank, UOB, OCBC in SGD.
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 ·