Start your US company from Indonesia — already formed, EIN already issued

Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy and the world's fourth most populous country with over 270 million people. The digital economy reached $82 billion in 2023, the largest in the region. Yet founders building for global markets keep hitting the same walls: Stripe settles only in IDR, PayPal withdrawals are restricted, and full USD payment infrastructure requires an international entity.

Stripe launched in Indonesia in 2023 — but Indonesian accounts require a PT (Perseroan Terbatas), settle in IDR, and miss most of the products US accounts get. A US LLC removes the queue: with an EIN and a US business bank account, you create your own USD Stripe, hold dollars without conversion friction, and invoice clients as a US-registered business.

Two ways to get there — and the fast one wins

You can register a brand-new LLC in your own chosen name (we do this from $549, with a same-day EIN). Or you can buy a ready-made Wyoming LLC that already exists and already has its EIN — the moment the transfer completes, you bank and take payments. For founders who need to move now, ready-made is the difference between "launching in a month" and "invoicing this afternoon."

• No state income tax — Wyoming does not tax LLC income
• Strong privacy protections — member and manager names are not on public filings
• Low fees — $100 state filing fee, $60 annual report
• Asset protection — strongest charging order protections in the US
• Fast processing — online filing processed in 1–2 business days
• No franchise tax — unlike Delaware ($300/year) or California ($800/year)

If your business specifically needs Delaware — for outside investors or a future C-corp conversion — see our Delaware LLC page. Otherwise Wyoming is the clean, private, low-maintenance default our ready-made companies use.

Required documents

• Valid passport — Indonesian passport or any government-issued passport
• Indonesian residential address — your home or business address
• Email address — for correspondence and document delivery
• Phone number — an Indonesian mobile number is fine

What you do NOT need

• No SSN — not required for non-US residents
• No ITIN — not required for LLC formation or EIN
• No US visa — you never need to enter the United States
• No US address — your registered agent provides the US address
• No US bank account — this comes after formation (we guide you)
• No prior US business experience — first-time founders welcome

Once your LLC has an EIN — whether freshly issued or already in place on a ready-made company — the next step is opening a US business bank account.

Recommended banks for non-residents

Mercury — the most popular choice among international founders. Free business banking, FDIC insurance up to $5 million, Stripe/PayPal integrations. Application completed online.

Relay Financial — no monthly fees, multiple checking accounts, profit-first budgeting. Accepts non-resident applications remotely.

Wise Business — ideal for multi-currency operations. Hold USD, IDR, and 50+ currencies with low-cost transfers.

Documents you will need

• Articles of Organization (Certificate of Formation)
• EIN confirmation letter from the IRS
• Operating Agreement
• Valid passport (photo page)
• Business description and expected transaction volume
• Website URL (if applicable)

If you are a non-US person who owns a US LLC, the IRS requires you to file Form 5472 every year, attached to a pro forma Form 1120. This applies whether you registered a new company or bought a ready-made one.

Key facts about Form 5472

• Who must file: Any foreign-owned US disregarded entity (single-member LLC owned by a non-US person)
• What to file: Form 5472 attached to a pro forma Form 1120
• When to file: By April 15 of the following year (6-month extension via Form 7004)
• How to file: Paper only. Form 5472 cannot be e-filed — it must be mailed to the IRS
• What to report: All reportable transactions between you and your LLC

BOI reporting update (March 2025)

Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act has been eliminated for domestic LLCs as of March 2025. Foreign-owned LLCs should monitor FinCEN announcements for any future requirements.

We understand the challenges and opportunities facing Indonesian entrepreneurs. Our service is designed with Indonesian founders in mind.

Local payment options

We accept international card payments (Visa, Mastercard) and bank wire transfers. We also accept Wise transfers and GoPay. Contact us via WhatsApp for details.

IDR price reference

At current exchange rates (approximately 1 USD = 15,900 IDR), the Business Ready package at $549 is approximately IDR 7,139,100. Exchange rates fluctuate. Final IDR amount depends on the rate at time of payment.

Support in your timezone

Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+7) has some overlap with US West Coast evening hours and our UK morning hours. We are available via WhatsApp, email, and phone during hours that work for Indonesian clients.

Why this matters for Indonesian entrepreneurs

Indonesia is the world's 4th most populous country with over 270 million people. Indonesian tech companies like GoTo, Tokopedia, and Bukalapak have reached unicorn status. The young, digitally native population (median age 29) is driving rapid growth. Whether you are a Bali-based digital nomad, a Jakarta startup founder, or a Bandung developer, a US LLC is the bridge to global markets.