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Serve US clients from Portugal — with a company that already has its EIN

Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve — Europe's digital nomad capital is full of founders billing US clients through EUR accounts and cross-border fees. Skip the wait: buy a ready-made Wyoming LLC that already has its EIN, transferred into your name within 24 hours, and start invoicing in USD today. Prefer a brand-new company in your chosen name? We register one from $1,000.

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Form a US LLC from Portugal — ready-made Wyoming LLC with EIN
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The case for ready-made

Why Portugal-based founders lose US deals without a US presence

Portugal has become Europe's digital nomad capital — but serving US clients through a Portuguese NIF means international wire fees, EUR-USD friction, and the foreign-vendor barrier. US clients see a Portuguese entity and assume international payment complexity. Invoicing in EUR forces their procurement teams to handle currency conversion. Stripe Portugal charges cross-border fees on US cards. And with no US EIN there's no W-9 — so American companies can't easily onboard you as a vendor.

A US LLC removes all of that. You get a genuine American business presence — US address, Stripe US at domestic rates, a USD bank account, and W-9-ready paperwork. The fastest route is a ready-made company: it already exists, it's in good standing, and — the part that actually unblocks you — its EIN already exists. The moment the transfer completes you can open a US business bank account, connect Stripe, and invoice US clients in dollars.

Forming it yourself vs. buying ready-made

 Form a new LLC ($1,000)Buy ready-made (USLLCGlobal)
Company existsAfter state approval (1–5 days)Already registered
EIN issuedSame-day with Business ReadyAlready issued
Ready to bank & take USD paymentsAfter EIN + KYCWithin 24 hours
Paperwork on youYou provide details, we fileNone — we hand it over signed
Owner privacyWyoming — no public owner listWyoming — no public owner list
If something goes wrongWe handle the filing & IRSMoney-back guarantee

Why Wyoming

Our ready-made companies are Wyoming LLCs. Wyoming has no state income tax, no public member or manager registry (your ownership isn't searchable online), low annual fees, and strong charging-order protection for single-member LLCs. It's the standard choice for Portugal-based founders who want a clean, private, low-maintenance US entity. If your business specifically needs Delaware — for outside investors or a future C-corp conversion — see our Delaware LLC page.

Already billing US clients in EUR? Every week before you have a US entity is a week of cross-border fees and conversion spreads eating your margin. A ready-made company is the difference between "invoicing in USD next month" and "invoicing in USD this afternoon."
Europe's nomad capital meets America's market

What a US LLC gives Portuguese founders

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USD revenue, zero conversionInvoice US clients in USD, hold dollars, convert to EUR for Portuguese living costs when rates suit you.
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US bank accountMercury, Relay or Wise Business — neobanks that accept non-resident LLC owners remotely. No US visit.
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Stripe US — lower feesProcess US payments at domestic Stripe rates instead of Stripe Portugal cross-border fees.
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Digital nomad readyBuilt for D7 and digital nomad visa holders — a stable US business address wherever you work.
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Time-zone advantagePortugal overlaps with US East Coast hours — pair that proximity with seamless USD billing.
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Asset protection & privacyWyoming LLCs offer strong asset protection with no public member disclosure.
Prefer a brand-new company?

From Lisbon to a US LLC in four steps

  1. Choose your state. Wyoming for most Portuguese founders — no state income tax, low filing fee, strong privacy. The US-Portugal tax treaty provides additional protections.
  2. We file your LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State. You provide your details, we handle everything — typically 1–5 business days.
  3. EIN same-day. We call the IRS and get your Employer Identification Number issued the same day with the Business Ready package — your US tax ID for banking and Stripe.
  4. Bank + Stripe setup. We prepare your documents and walk you through US bank account applications and Stripe US registration. You apply directly; we guide every step.
In a hurry? Skip steps 1–3 entirely. A ready-made LLC already has its EIN, so you go straight to banking and invoicing — transferred to you within 24 hours.
Transparent pricing

New-formation packages — Portugal founders

From $1,000 to register a brand-new LLC. Prefer to skip the wait entirely? Browse ready-made companies with an EIN already issued.

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Custom registration — $1,000LLC filed + same-day EIN by phone + registered agent (1 yr) + Operating Agreement + US bank & Stripe guidance + KYC document prep + priority support. Get started →

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 Portuguese LLC owners

Several US neobanks accept non-resident LLC owners remotely. We guide you through each application.

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Mercury — RecommendedFull US checking account, debit card, ACH transfers. Requires a genuine US business address — we help arrange a virtual office.
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Relay — PopularMultiple checking accounts and profit-first budgeting. Accepts non-resident LLC owners with proper documentation.
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Wise Business — Multi-currencyHold EUR and USD in one account, transfer at mid-market rates — perfect for converting US revenue to EUR for Portuguese living costs.

Mandatory annual compliance: Form 5472

If you own a US LLC as a Portuguese 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 Custom registration package and standalone compliance bundle handle this for you.

Protect your LLC. our compliance support (contact us for current availability) files Form 5472, the pro-forma 1120 and your annual report. See compliance →
Tax overview

What Portuguese LLC owners need to know

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US tax obligationsSingle-member non-resident LLCs are disregarded entities. With no US-source income, US federal tax obligations may be minimal — but Form 5472 + pro-forma 1120 must be filed annually regardless. Wyoming has no state income tax. BOI reporting was eliminated in March 2025.
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Portugal tax considerationsPortuguese tax residents declare worldwide income. The NHR regime may provide benefits on certain foreign income — consult a specialist. The US-Portugal Double Taxation Convention prevents being taxed twice. Digital nomad visa holders are typically Portuguese tax residents. Always consult a qualified Portuguese tax advisor.
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Browse companies that already exist and already have their EIN. Pick one, verify, and it's yours within 24 hours — invoicing US clients in USD from Portugal. Or register a brand-new LLC from $1,000.

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Questions from Portuguese founders

Why would a Portuguese entrepreneur need a US LLC?
A US LLC gives Portuguese entrepreneurs and digital nomads a genuine American business presence. You get a US address, US bank account, Stripe US with lower domestic fees, and USD invoicing. Portugal's growing remote work community increasingly serves US clients — a US LLC removes the foreign vendor barrier.
Can I form a US LLC from Portugal without visiting the US?
Yes. Everything is remote from Lisbon, Porto, or anywhere in Portugal. No US visa or SSN needed. We handle the Secretary of State filing, obtain your EIN, and guide you through banking. A ready-made LLC is faster still — it already has its EIN and transfers to you within 24 hours.
How does a US LLC interact with Portugal's NHR tax regime?
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime may provide tax benefits on certain foreign-source income for qualifying individuals. How a US LLC interacts with NHR depends on your specific circumstances. Consult a qualified Portuguese tax advisor experienced in US-Portuguese cross-border structures — this is specialist territory.
What are the US tax obligations for a Portuguese citizen owning a US LLC?
A single-member LLC is a disregarded entity for US tax. You must file Form 5472 annually — $25,000 penalty for missing it. The US-Portugal tax treaty prevents double taxation. Wyoming has no state income tax. Consult a qualified cross-border tax professional.
Is Portugal a good base for running a US LLC?
Absolutely. Portugal's digital nomad visa, growing tech scene, affordable cost of living, and time zone overlap with the US East Coast make it an excellent base for running a US LLC. Many D7 visa holders and digital nomad visa holders use US LLCs to serve American clients.
What is Form 5472 and why does it matter?
Form 5472 is an IRS information return filed annually on paper. Required even with zero income. $25,000 penalty for not filing. our compliance support (contact us for current availability) handles this.
Is BOI reporting still required?
No. BOI reporting was eliminated in March 2025. Your main obligations are Form 5472 and your state annual report.
Can I use a US LLC with Portugal's digital nomad visa?
Yes. A US LLC is a common structure for digital nomad visa holders in Portugal who serve US clients. The LLC provides stable US business infrastructure while you live and work from Portugal. Ensure you understand Portuguese tax residency obligations — spending more than 183 days in Portugal makes you a tax resident.

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

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