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Enter the US market from Japan — with a company that already has its EIN

Japan is the world's third-largest economy, but selling into the US needs a US entity — and the slow part is the wait. Buy a ready-made Wyoming LLC that already exists and already has its EIN: it transfers into your name within 24 hours, so you can connect Stripe, open US banking and start trading today from Tokyo, Osaka, or anywhere in Japan.

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Last updated: June 2026 · By Shepherd Nyakudya, Founder of USLLCGlobal

Map of the United States — ready-made US LLC with EIN for Japanese founders
✓ EIN already issued ✓ Wyoming privacy — no public owner register ✓ Same-day activation ✓ Mercury, Stripe & US bank ready ✓ Transferred within 24 hours
The fastest path from Japan

Why Japanese founders buy ready-made

Japanese corporate structures like the KK (Kabushiki Kaisha) and GK (Godo Kaisha) are not recognised by US banks and payment processors. To sell into the US properly you need a US entity — and you can form one yourself. But "form one yourself" hides a queue: you file Articles of Organization, wait for the state to approve them, then apply to the IRS for an Employer Identification Number. Even online, the realistic combined wait is two to four weeks, and longer in peak season. Until the EIN lands, no US bank or processor will fully onboard you.

A ready-made LLC removes the queue entirely. The company is already registered in good standing, and — the part that actually unblocks you — its EIN already exists. The moment the transfer completes you can connect a full US Stripe account (USD settlement, not JPY-only), open Mercury or Relay, and invoice US customers. Founders who need to move now buy the time back.

Forming it yourself vs. buying ready-made

 Form a new LLC yourselfBuy ready-made (USLLCGlobal)
Company existsAfter state approval (days–weeks)Already registered
EIN issuedApply after formation; 1 day–several weeksAlready issued
Ready to bank & take payments2–4 weeks typicalWithin 24 hours
Paperwork on youArticles, EIN application, operating agreementNone — we hand it over signed
Owner privacyDepends on stateWyoming — no public owner list
Cost vs. a Japanese subsidiary$5,000–20,000+ via JP legal/accountingA fraction of the cost
Already have a product live in Japan? Every day before activation is a day of US payments you can't collect. A ready-made company is the difference between "launching next month" and "invoicing this afternoon."

Prefer a brand-new company in an exact name? We also register a fresh Wyoming LLC with same-day EIN for $549 (Business Ready) — slower than buying ready-made, but yours if the name matters more than speed. Full package details are below.

Tokyo to New York — without the flight

What a US LLC gives Japanese founders

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US Stripe accountAccept payments in USD globally. Japanese Stripe is JPY-only — a US LLC gives you a full US Stripe account with all features.
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US bank accountOpen Mercury, Relay or Wise Business remotely — no branch visit. We prepare your KYC documents in English.
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E-commerce readySell on Amazon US, Shopify, Etsy and eBay US with your US LLC and EIN — compliant for 1099 reporting.
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USD + JPY controlEarn in USD, hold in a stable currency, transfer to JPY via Wise at mid-market rates when they suit you.
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Affordable expansionA traditional US subsidiary via Japanese firms costs $5,000–20,000+. A US LLC gives the same standing for most commercial purposes.
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Simple structureNo board of directors, no annual shareholder meetings, no minimum capital. Wyoming LLCs are the simplest US structure.
Banking

US bank accounts for Japan LLC owners

US neobanks accept Japanese LLC owners. We prepare all documentation in English and guide you through the application.

Mercury

Recommended. The most popular choice for non-resident founders. Full US checking account, debit card and ACH transfers. Mercury requires a genuine US business address — we arrange a virtual office address.

Relay

Popular. Business banking built for small businesses, with multiple checking accounts and profit-first budgeting. Accepts non-resident LLC owners with proper documentation.

Wise Business

Multi-currency. Hold and convert 40+ currencies. Excellent for transferring USD back to Japan at real mid-market exchange rates, with low transfer fees.

⚠️ Mandatory annual compliance

Every foreign-owned LLC must file Form 5472

$25,000 penalty for not filing. If you own a US LLC as a Japan citizen, the IRS requires you to file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 every year — even if your LLC had zero revenue. The penalty for missing it is $25,000 per form, per year. Our Complete package ($999/year) handles this for you, and our ready-made companies stay fully compliant on transfer.

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Tax overview

What Japan LLC owners need to know

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US tax obligationsSingle-member LLCs are disregarded entities for US tax · no US tax on non-US-source income · Form 5472 required annually · Wyoming has no state income tax · BOI reporting eliminated March 2025.
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Japan tax considerationsJapan taxes residents on worldwide income — consult your zeirishi (tax accountant). Japan has a comprehensive tax treaty with the US, and NTA (National Tax Agency) reporting may apply. We are not tax advisors — consult licensed professionals in both jurisdictions.
Prefer to register fresh?

Brand-new LLC packages — Japan founders

If the exact company name matters more than speed, we register a new Wyoming LLC for you. From $349. Same-day EIN with Business Ready ($549). State filing fee included in every LLC package.

PackagePriceWhat's included
Business Ready
Recommended		$549LLC filed · EIN same-day by phone · registered agent (1 yr) · Operating Agreement · US bank account guidance · Mercury/Wise/Relay onboarding · Stripe walkthrough · priority support
Essential$349LLC filed with Secretary of State · state filing fee included · registered agent (1 yr) · customised Operating Agreement · digital delivery of all documents
Complete
Best for non-residents		$999Everything in Business Ready · Form 5472 filing (yr 1) · pro-forma 1120 (yr 1) · annual report (yr 1) · compliance monitoring · avoids the $25,000 IRS penalty · priority phone & WhatsApp support
EIN Only$199EIN obtained from IRS by phone · same-day in most cases · SS-4 prepared & filed · confirmation letter delivered · for LLCs already formed elsewhere

All prices in USD. State filing fee included in every LLC package. Add-ons (business plan, foreign-state registration, expedited filing) sold separately on the order page.

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Questions from Japan founders

Can I form a US LLC from Japan?
Yes. The entire process is remote. No US visa, SSN, or physical presence required. We handle all English-language filings — or you can skip the wait entirely with a ready-made LLC that already has its EIN.
Is this cheaper than a traditional US subsidiary?
Significantly. Traditional setup through Japanese legal and accounting firms costs $5,000–20,000+. Our LLC formation is $349 with service fee, and a ready-made transfer is faster still.
Can I sell on Amazon US with a US LLC?
Yes. A US LLC with EIN is exactly what Amazon US requires for professional seller accounts. You can also sell on Shopify, Etsy, and eBay US.
How do I transfer money to Japan?
Wise Business offers excellent USD to JPY rates. Faster and cheaper than bank wire transfers.
Do I need to speak English to work with you?
Our services are conducted in English, but we provide clear documentation and straightforward processes. Most of our Japanese clients work with us in English without issues.
What is Form 5472?
An IRS information return required annually. $25,000 penalty for non-filing. Our compliance service ($999/year) handles this.
GK or LLC — what is the difference?
A GK (Godo Kaisha) is a Japanese entity similar to an LLC. A US LLC is a US entity. They serve different purposes. If you need US market access, you need a US LLC.
Annual costs?
Wyoming: $60/year. Our compliance bundle: $999/year all-in.
About the author

Shepherd Nyakudya

Founder, USLLCGlobal · IRS Third-Party Designee

Shepherd founded USLLCGlobal to help non-US residents form US LLCs and obtain EINs without an SSN, without a visit, and without guesswork. As an authorised IRS Third-Party Designee, he files Form SS-4 directly with the IRS International EIN line and has guided entrepreneurs from over 40 countries through formation, banking access, and Stripe onboarding. Read more on the about page.

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