US entity formation, EIN, banking, and compliance for founders in Colombia. No US address, no SSN required.
Bogotá and Medellín are increasingly producing world-class tech founders. Miami is the #1 destination for Colombian entrepreneurs, and Florida LLCs are popular for those relocating on E-2 visas. ProColombia and Mana Tech programs actively support Colombian founders entering the US market.
⚖️ Legal, Tax & Compliance Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Colombian tax obligations for residents with foreign income vary by individual circumstances. For advice specific to your situation — including DIAN reporting requirements, Colombia-US Double Tax Treaty provisions, and income tax on foreign business income — consult a licensed Colombian CPA or tax advisor. Nothing in this guide is intended as legal advice or the practice of law.
Yes — and Colombia has specific advantages that make US company formation particularly accessible.
Colombian residents can form and own US LLCs without any US presence.
Common reasons:
The answer is simple: every major US VC uses Delaware documents.
Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, and other top accelerators either require or strongly prefer Delaware entities. Major US VCs use standard investment documents that work only with Delaware structures.
Delaware is the dominant choice for Colombian founders targeting US investors.
If you're bootstrapping or running a consulting business without investor involvement, Wyoming is a cost-effective alternative.
Eight steps. Start 4–6 weeks before you need the account active.
Wyoming if you're bootstrapping without investor involvement. Delaware otherwise.
⏱ Day 1Check on Delaware Secretary of State website before filing.
⏱ Day 1Included with USLaunchStack.
⏱ Day 1Filed online with Delaware Secretary of State. ~$90 filing fee.
⏱ Days 1–3Internal document, not filed with state. Essential for co-founders and investors.
⏱ Days 1–7IRS Form SS-4, no SSN required. Fax to 855-641-6935. Same-day typical. USLaunchStack can also handle this.
⏱ Same day by faxMercury or Relay. Online application.
⏱ Weeks 1–3Complete IRS Form SS-4, select 'Foreign person', write 'N/A' for SSN.
Included in the formation package — no fax required.
Most widely used by international founders, online application, no SSN required with EIN.
Fast account approval, strong for LLCs, multi-member friendly.
All banks require these:
Colombian Banking Considerations: Bancolombia, Davivienda, and other Colombian banks will ask about incoming USD wires. Have your US LLC formation documents ready. DIAN (Colombian tax authority) requires reporting of foreign assets above certain thresholds. USD accounts held in US banks are not subject to Colombian banking oversight, but income flowing through them may have Colombian tax implications. Plan 4–6 weeks from entity formation to active account. EIN first — always.
This section is informational — consult a Colombian CPA with international tax experience.
Colombian tax law regarding foreign income is complex and evolving. A bad structure is expensive to fix — get it right from the start.
Miami is the #1 destination for Colombian entrepreneurs:
The EIN is the prerequisite for a business bank account. Always.
Major US VCs cannot wire to Colombian bank accounts. You need a US business account. Start early.
$591 per day. Already accumulating for missed deadlines. File now. See BOI guide →
Wyoming LLCs don't work with most US VC investment documents. Delaware always does.
International tax situations are complex. A bad Colombian tax structure costs more than a good one.
Delaware vs. Wyoming recommendation for your situation.
Document checklists for Mercury and Relay — Colombian founder edition.
Step-by-step Delaware LLC formation with EIN service and document checklists.
Complete walkthrough of FinCEN BOI filing — free at fincen.gov/boi.
Match your profile: O-1A, E-2, EB-5, or remote operations strategy.
Model the tax impact including DIAN obligations and Colombia-US treaty benefits.
AI-powered entity selection, EIN service, banking guidance, and BOI compliance — built for Colombian founders.