Trading from Bangkok by tonight — a US LLC that already has its EIN

Thailand hosts more digital nomads than any other country in Southeast Asia, but Thai business formation is built for local operations, not international online businesses. Stripe in Thailand is restricted to THB settlement with limited features. Most Thai company types require a Thai-majority shareholder under the 49/51 rule. And founders on tourist or DTV visas have no clean legal structure for accepting global payments at all.

A US LLC removes every one of those frictions. You own 100% of the company with no local shareholders, you open a US bank account remotely with no branch visit, and you get a full US Stripe account settling in USD. The LLC is a US entity — your Thai visa status has no bearing on owning it.

Two ways in — pick your speed

There are two routes to a US LLC, and the right one depends on whether speed or a specific company name matters more to you.

1 · Choose your route

Buy a ready-made Wyoming LLC that already has its EIN for fastest activation, or register a brand-new LLC in your own name from $549. Wyoming suits most Thailand-based founders — no state income tax, strong privacy, low annual costs.

2 · We file (or transfer)

For a new company we file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State in 1–5 business days. For a ready-made company we assign full membership interest to you and update the IRS responsible party — typically within 24 hours.

3 · EIN in hand

A ready-made LLC already has its EIN. For a new company we call the IRS and get your Employer Identification Number issued the same day. This is the business tax ID banks and Stripe ask for first.

4 · Bank + Stripe setup

We guide you through US bank account applications and Stripe registration, preparing your documents for KYC. You apply directly with the bank; we make sure the paperwork is right.

US tax obligations

• Single-member LLCs owned by non-residents are treated as disregarded entities for US tax purposes.
• If your LLC has no US-source income, you may have minimal US federal tax obligations.
• 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.

Thailand tax considerations

• Thailand taxes residents on worldwide income — if you are a Thai tax resident (183+ days), consult a local tax advisor.
• Thailand has a tax treaty with the United States, which may provide relief from double taxation.
• Digital nomads may have tax residency questions — consult a qualified professional.
• We are not tax advisors — consult licensed professionals in both jurisdictions.