Official 2026 Guide for French Entrepreneurs

How to Form a US LLC & Open Stripe from France

Access global credit card payments, open an FDIC-insured US bank account, and legally pay 0% US Federal Income Tax under IRS ETBUS pass-through rules—100% remotely without a US visa or SSN.

48 Hours
State Approval Time
0% US Tax
ETBUS Pass-Through
100% Remote
No US Travel or SSN
Turnkey
Mercury & Stripe Ready
Step 1: Check Your US Company Name Availability
Preliminary Name Availability Screening

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LLC

Why French Founders Choose NorthBoundaries

The Local Barrier in France

Heavy initial social security contributions (URSSAF) and complex administrative overhead for early-stage digital experiments.

Local Currency: EUR (Euro)
The NorthBoundaries Solution

Streamlined US corporate structure with anonymous Wyoming filing, Stripe US multi-currency processing, and Wise Business.

Full USD checking + live debit cards included

4 Steps to Incorporate from France

01

Select Wyoming or New Mexico Entity

Wyoming offers maximum owner privacy (names kept off public state records) with $60/yr annual report fees. New Mexico offers $0 annual maintenance fees forever.

02

State Lodgement & Registered Agent

We prepare and lodge your certified Articles of Organization directly with the Secretary of State, including 1 full year of commercial Registered Agent service.

03

Official IRS Form SS-4 (Federal EIN)

We obtain your official Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) directly from the Internal Revenue Service without requiring a US Social Security Number (SSN).

04

Mercury Bank & Stripe Activation

Submit your certified Articles and official EIN letter to open your FDIC-insured USD bank account (Mercury / Wise Business) and activate live Stripe processing.

Tax Guidelines for French Founders

US ETBUS pass-through status guarantees 0% US federal tax for remote digital services performed outside US soil.

IRS Section 864: Non-US founders without US employees or permanent office are exempt from US Federal Income Tax.
State Income Tax: 0% in Wyoming and New Mexico.
Reporting: Annual Form 5472 / 1120 pro-forma informational return filed once per year.

Top Business Types Formed by French Founders

SaaS FoundersAI Agents & AutomationE-Commerce / Amazon FBAInfo-Products

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to visit the United States in person?

No. 100% of the filing process with the Secretary of State, IRS EIN acquisition, and bank account onboarding is completed remotely using your valid international passport from France.

Can I accept payments from clients worldwide in USD?

Yes. Once your US LLC is formed and linked to Stripe US and Mercury Bank, you can collect payments in USD, EUR, GBP, and 135+ currencies without regional gateway blocks.

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