Everything founders from Colombia need to form a US LLC: banking, taxes, visa options, state recommendations, and step-by-step roadmap.
No US-Colombia tax treaty — 30% withholding applies on US-source passive income
Mercury and Nubank work. Miami-based banks have strong Colombia relationships. Bancolombia has US correspondent accounts.
Key factors specific to founders from Colombia.
Colombian DIAN may tax worldwide income of Colombian tax residents
Miami is the #1 destination for Colombian entrepreneurs — Florida LLC popular
No tax treaty but E-2 visa available to Colombians
Increasing tech startup ecosystem in Bogotá and Medellín
Maximum Privacy + Zero Tax. Wyoming offers maximum privacy and zero tax for international founders.
See Wyoming LLC Guide →Available to Colombia nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Colombia nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Colombia nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Choose your state (Wyoming 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 Colombia founders)
Set up payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
Understand your Colombia-US tax obligations