Everything founders from UK need to form a US LLC: banking, taxes, visa options, state recommendations, and step-by-step roadmap.
US-UK tax treaty (one of the strongest) — 5% dividend withholding with 10%+ ownership, 15% otherwise; reduced royalty rates
Mercury, Brex, and all major US banks work seamlessly. UK founders face the fewest barriers. Wise is extremely popular for multi-currency management.
Key factors specific to founders from UK.
US-UK tax treaty is among the most comprehensive in the world
UK entrepreneurs face fewest barriers to US formation of any country
E-1/E-2 treaty investor/trader visas available to UK nationals
L-1 intracompany transfer common for UK companies expanding to US
Maximum Privacy + Zero Tax. Wyoming offers maximum privacy and zero tax for international founders.
See Wyoming LLC Guide →Available to UK nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to UK nationals. Consult an immigration attorney for eligibility.
Available to UK 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 UK founders)
Set up payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
Understand your UK-US tax obligations