Official 2026 Guide for German Entrepreneurs

How to Form a US LLC & Open Stripe from Germany

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

Check Your US LLC Name Availability in Real Time

LLC

Why German Founders Choose NorthBoundaries

The Local Barrier in Germany

Complex GmbH / UG formation bureaucracies, notary requirements, and mandatory minimum capital deposits.

Local Currency: EUR (Euro)
The NorthBoundaries Solution

Rapid remote US LLC formation with zero notary travel, instant EIN tax ID, and Mercury banking integration.

Full USD checking + live debit cards included

4 Steps to Incorporate from Germany

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 German Founders

Clear pass-through tax status with 0% US state income tax in Wyoming and New Mexico.

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 German Founders

B2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsDirect-to-Consumer BrandsTech Consulting

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 Germany.

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.

Ready to Launch Your US Entity from Germany?

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