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Skip the wait — your US LLC already has its EIN

The Philippines has 1.5 million freelancers and the world's largest English-speaking remote workforce — but Stripe is blocked and PayPal is limited. The fastest fix: 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 and start trading today. Prefer a brand-new company in your own name? We register one from $549.

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Ready-made US LLC with EIN for Filipino founders
EIN already issued Full Stripe & unrestricted PayPal Transferred within 24 hours No SSN, no US visit Wyoming privacy
The fastest route for Filipino founders

Ready-made first — because every day matters

You can form a brand-new LLC from the Philippines — and we'll do exactly that for $549 with a same-day EIN if a specific company name matters to you. But if your real goal is to take international card payments, the bottleneck is the EIN: until it lands, no bank or payment processor will fully onboard you, and forming new means waiting on the state filing first.

A ready-made Wyoming LLC removes that queue entirely. The company is already registered, in good standing, and — the part that unblocks you — its EIN already exists. The moment the transfer completes, you can open a US business bank account, connect Stripe, and invoice your international clients. Your English fluency already puts you ahead; this removes the last payment barrier overnight.

In a hurry? Browse ready-made companies that already have their EIN — transferred into your name within 24 hours — or read how it works on our United States page.
The Problem

Filipino entrepreneurs deserve better payment access

Stripe is unavailableYou cannot create a Stripe account with a Philippine address.
PayPal PH is limitedReceiving limits and high withdrawal fees (PHP 250 per withdrawal).
GCash & Maya are domestic onlyExcellent at home, useless for international card-paying clients.
Full Stripe + PayPal BusinessAccept Visa, Mastercard & Amex from customers worldwide.
US bank account in USDWithdraw to GCash, Maya or your Philippine bank when you choose.
Invoice clients directlySkip Upwork & Fiverr fees on direct client relationships.
Why Filipino founders choose a US LLC

Your English is an advantage — make payments one too

The Philippines has the world's largest English-speaking freelance workforce. A US LLC removes the last barrier between you and international payments.

Full Stripe + PayPalAccept card payments from 195+ countries through Stripe and unrestricted PayPal Business — subscriptions, invoices and one-time payments.
US bank accountWe guide you through Mercury, Relay or Wise Business — neobanks that accept non-resident LLC owners remotely. No US visit needed.
Freelancer upgradeMove beyond Upwork and Fiverr. Invoice clients directly and keep 100% of your rate instead of losing 5-20% to platform fees.
GCash compatibleYour GCash and Maya accounts keep working domestically. Use Wise to move USD home at real mid-market exchange rates.
BPO & VA readyRun a VA agency or BPO through a professional US entity; accept client payments through Stripe and scale beyond freelancer platforms.
Asset protectionWyoming LLCs give strong asset protection and privacy — no public disclosure of member names.
How it works

From Manila to a working US company

Buying ready-made (fastest): Pick a company that already has its EIN, verify your ID, and full membership interest transfers into your name within 24 hours. You receive the formation documents, EIN confirmation, operating agreement and signed transfer paperwork — then open banking and connect Stripe the same day.

Forming new ($549): If a specific company name matters more than speed, we file your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State (Wyoming for most Filipino founders — no state income tax, strong privacy), obtain your EIN by phone with the IRS (same-day in most cases), then guide you through US bank account and Stripe setup. Typical formation time is 1–5 business days.

Transparent pricing

Form a new company — Philippines founders

Prefer a brand-new LLC in your own chosen name? From $349. Same-day EIN with Business Ready ($549). Stripe access. No SSN required. State filing fee included in every LLC package. (For instant activation, a ready-made company with EIN is faster.)

PackagePriceWhat's included
Business Ready
Recommended for Filipino founders
$549 Everything in Essential · EIN same-day by phone · US bank account application guidance · Mercury / Wise / Relay onboarding help · Stripe connection walkthrough · Document preparation for bank KYC · Priority support
Essential $349 LLC filed with Secretary of State · State filing fee included · Registered agent (1 year) · Operating Agreement (customised) · Digital delivery of all documents
Complete
Best for non-residents — avoids $25K penalty
$999 Everything in Business Ready · Form 5472 filing (year 1) · Pro-forma 1120 filing (year 1) · Annual report filing (year 1) · Compliance monitoring (year 1) · Avoids the $25,000 IRS penalty · Priority phone + WhatsApp support
EIN Only $199 EIN obtained from IRS by phone · Same-day in most cases · SS-4 form prepared and filed · EIN 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.

Banking

US bank accounts for Filipino LLC owners

Several US neobanks accept non-resident LLC owners remotely. We guide you through the application process. Bank account approval is subject to each bank's own verification requirements.

Mercury — recommendedThe most popular choice for non-resident founders. Full US checking, debit card and ACH. Mercury requires a genuine US business address — a registered agent address will be rejected. We help you arrange a virtual office address Mercury accepts.
Relay — popularBusiness banking built for small businesses. Multiple checking accounts, profit-first budgeting. Accepts non-resident LLC owners with proper documentation. A good alternative if Mercury is not available.
Wise Business — multi-currencyHold and convert 40+ currencies including PHP. Transfer USD to your Philippine bank, GCash or Maya at real mid-market rates — typically much cheaper than PayPal withdrawals or wires.
⚠ 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 Filipino citizen, the IRS requires you to file Form 5472 with a pro-forma Form 1120 every year — even if your LLC had zero revenue. This is an information return, not a tax return. The penalty for missing it is $25,000 per form, per year. Form 5472 must be filed on paper — it cannot be e-filed. Our compliance bundle handles this for you.
Tax overview

What Filipino LLC owners need to know

US tax obligationsSingle-member LLCs owned by non-residents are treated as disregarded entities for US tax. With no US-source income you may have minimal US federal tax. Form 5472 + pro-forma 1120 must be filed annually regardless of income. Wyoming has no state income tax. BOI reporting was eliminated in March 2025 — you do not need to file it.
Philippine tax considerationsPhilippine tax residents are generally taxed on worldwide income — US LLC income may need reporting to the BIR. The Philippines has a US tax treaty; consult a qualified professional on how it applies. Freelancers registered with BIR should consult their accountant. We are not tax advisors — consult a licensed CPA or tax professional in both jurisdictions.
Available now

Start trading today, not next month

Browse Wyoming companies that already exist and already have their EIN. Pick one, verify, and it's yours within 24 hours — Stripe and PayPal ready. Or form a brand-new company in your own name from $549.

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Questions from Filipino founders

Can I form a US LLC from the Philippines without visiting the US?
Yes. The entire process is done remotely. You do not need to travel to the United States, have a US visa, or hold a Social Security number. We handle the filing with the Secretary of State, obtain your EIN by calling the IRS, and guide you through the bank account application — all while you remain in the Philippines.
Will I get full Stripe and PayPal access?
Yes. Once your LLC is formed and you have an EIN and US bank account, you can register for both Stripe and PayPal Business using your US LLC details. This gives you full, unrestricted access to both platforms — not the limited access available to Philippine personal accounts. You can accept card payments, process subscriptions, issue refunds, and receive payouts in USD.
I'm a VA/freelancer on Upwork — is a US LLC worth it for me?
It depends on your situation. If you work exclusively through Upwork or Fiverr, the platforms handle payments. But if you have direct clients or want to build your own agency, a US LLC lets you invoice directly, accept payments through Stripe, and keep 100% of your rate instead of losing 5-20% to platform fees. The $349 investment pays for itself quickly if you have even one or two direct clients.
How do I transfer money from my US bank to GCash or Philippine bank?
Wise Business is the most popular method. You can transfer USD from your US bank account to any Philippine bank account, GCash, or Maya at real mid-market exchange rates. Wise typically charges 0.4-0.8% for USD to PHP transfers and processes in 1-2 business days. This is significantly cheaper than PayPal's withdrawal fees and exchange rate markup.
What is Form 5472 and why does it matter?
Form 5472 is an IRS information return required for every US LLC owned by a non-US person. You must file it annually with a pro-forma Form 1120, even if your LLC earned no income. It must be filed on paper — the IRS does not accept electronic filing for this form. The penalty for not filing is $25,000 per form, per year. Our annual compliance service ($999/year) handles this filing for you, along with your Wyoming annual report and registered agent renewal.
Do I need a US address for my LLC?
Your LLC will have a registered agent address in Wyoming (included in our service) for official state correspondence. However, for banking purposes — particularly Mercury — you may need a US virtual office address. Mercury is known to reject applications that use a registered agent (RA) address as the business address. We help you arrange a suitable virtual office address that banks accept.
Is BOI reporting still required?
No. Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements were eliminated in March 2025. You do not need to file a BOI report with FinCEN. This simplifies compliance — your main annual obligation is Form 5472 plus your state annual report.
Can I run a BPO agency or VA team through a US LLC?
Yes. Many Filipino BPO owners and VA agency operators use a US LLC as their client-facing entity. You invoice international clients from your US LLC, accept payments through Stripe, and pay your Philippine-based team locally. This gives you the credibility of a US business while operating from the Philippines. Your team's English fluency and timezone overlap with US clients makes this a natural fit.

Last updated: June 2026 · By Shepherd Nyakudya, Founder of USLLCGlobal, IRS Third-Party Designee · About

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