Everything founders from Philippines need to form a US LLC: banking, taxes, visa options, state recommendations, and step-by-step roadmap.
US-Philippines tax treaty reduces withholding on dividends to 20% (15% if owning 10%+ of company)
Mercury works well. Strong US banking familiarity due to historical ties. BSP regulations are generally supportive of US business formation.
Key factors specific to founders from Philippines.
English-speaking ecosystem makes US formation easier
Strong BPO and tech freelancer community with US business experience
Philippine SEC allows Filipinos to form US entities without restriction
US-Philippines tax treaty provides some withholding relief
Maximum Privacy + Zero Tax. Wyoming offers maximum privacy and zero tax for international founders.
See Wyoming LLC Guide →Available to Philippines nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Philippines nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to Philippines 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 Philippines founders)
Set up payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
Understand your Philippines-US tax obligations