Everything founders from Brazil need to form a US C-Corp: banking, taxes, visa options, state recommendations, and step-by-step roadmap.
No US-Brazil tax treaty — Brazilian residents pay 30% withholding on US-source income
Mercury works. Miami-based banks (City National Bank of Florida) are experienced with Brazilian founders. Nubank US account being tested.
Key factors specific to founders from Brazil.
Brazil has strict foreign exchange controls (BACEN regulations)
Florida formation popular due to Miami LatAm banking hub
No tax treaty — withholding taxes are higher
Brazilian CPF required for some US banking processes
The Startup Capital of the World. Delaware is the gold standard for C-Corps seeking investment.
See Delaware C-Corp Guide →Available to Brazil nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Brazil nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Brazil nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Choose your state (Delaware recommended)
Hire a registered agent in your chosen state
File your formation documents remotely
Get your EIN from the IRS (Form SS-4 — takes 1–4 weeks for foreign applicants)
Draft your Operating Agreement or Bylaws
Open a US business bank account (Mercury or Relay recommended for Brazil founders)
Set up payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
Understand your Brazil-US tax obligations