Everything founders from Pakistan need to form a US LLC: banking, taxes, visa options, state recommendations, and step-by-step roadmap.
No US-Pakistan tax treaty — all US income subject to 30% withholding without strategic structuring
Mercury is best option. Wise Business works for receiving payments. Avoid traditional US banks initially — they often restrict Pakistani addresses.
Key factors specific to founders from Pakistan.
FATF status has historically complicated banking — check current status
Wyoming LLC recommended for maximum privacy
Payoneer widely used as interim solution
SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) limits outward remittances — check current limits
Maximum Privacy + Zero Tax. Wyoming offers maximum privacy and zero tax for international founders.
See Wyoming LLC Guide →Available to Pakistan nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Pakistan 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 Pakistan founders)
Set up payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
Understand your Pakistan-US tax obligations