Can an Indian citizen legally open and run a U.S. LLC from India?
Yes. Indian citizens and residents can 100% legally incorporate and own a U.S. LLC. Under U.S. corporate law, there are no nationality or residency requirements. Under Indian law, establishing a foreign company is permitted under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) / Overseas Investment (OI) rules.
4 Challenges Indian Founders Face (And How We Solve Them)
1. No US SSN / ITIN
You don't need one. We submit IRS Form SS-4 through specialized international fax channels directly to the IRS Foreign Operations unit to obtain your official EIN.
2. Stripe Gateway Approvals
Indian payment gateways often charge high forex markup and impose sudden transaction limits. A U.S. LLC gives you a full-featured U.S. Stripe account.
3. Remote U.S. Banking
We provide the custom Operating Agreement and Banking Resolution required by fintech banks like Mercury and Relay to approve accounts remotely with your Indian passport.
4. Annual IRS Compliance
Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file Form 5472 and Form 1120 with the IRS annually to prevent statutory $25,000 penalties. We guide you through exact filing rules.
Step-by-Step Formation Process for India
- Select State: We recommend Wyoming for software agencies and freelancers due to low $60/yr fees and zero state income tax.
- Name Approval & Filing: We submit your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.
- EIN Processing: We prepare and obtain your IRS Tax ID (Form SS-4).
- Bank Account Activation: Apply online with Mercury or Relay using your filed charter and EIN.
- Connect Stripe: Accept global debit and credit cards directly in USD.
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