For founders in Indonesia

Form your US company from Indonesia

A guided, fully remote LLC formation for founders, freelancers, and operators based in Indonesia. File with any US state, get your EIN, and open US banking — without flying anywhere.

~10 min
Application time
48–72 hr
Typical state approval
50 states
Wyoming, Delaware & more

Why online founders in Indonesia choose a US LLC

Global access

Get paid in USD from anywhere

Stripe, PayPal, Wise — every major payment processor opens up the moment you have a US entity and EIN.

Credibility

A US-based business partners trust

Sign contracts as a US LLC. Clients, marketplaces, and platforms treat you as a first-class operator, not a foreign freelancer.

Tax-efficient

Pass-through structure for non-US owners

Non-US owners with no US-source income and no US presence typically owe no US federal income tax on LLC profits. Always confirm with your tax advisor.

Filing from Indonesia: what to know

Indonesia-based founders incorporate in the US for the same reason: access to the world's deepest payment, banking, and contracting infrastructure. Here's what's specific to filing from Indonesia.

Banking

Remote US bank from Indonesia

Mercury, Wise Business, and Relay onboard Indonesia-based founders fully remotely with a passport and your LLC documents. No US visit required.

Time zone

Big time-zone gap with the US — handled async

We work async — most filings, EIN updates, and banking steps happen by email so you don't lose hours to time-zone overlap.

Tax overview

Indonesia → US tax basics

A non-US-owned single-member LLC with no US-source income and no US presence is generally not subject to US federal income tax on its profits but must file Form 5472 + 1120. Your Indonesia local taxes still apply to your personal income — confirm with a local tax advisor.

Payments

Stripe + USD payouts to Indonesia

Once your LLC has an EIN and US bank, Stripe accepts payments globally and pays into your US business account. You can then move funds to Indonesia via Wise or your local bank as needed.

Recommended state

Best US state for Indonesia founders

Wyoming is the most popular for non-US founders — lowest annual cost ($60), strong privacy, no state income tax. Delaware fits if you plan to raise from US VCs.

Compliance

Annual upkeep is minimal

Your LLC needs a registered agent (included year one), an annual state report, and the federal 5472 + 1120 filing. We handle all three.

How it works

Seven guided steps. Most founders finish the application in under ten minutes.

  1. 01

    Pick a state

    Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, or any US state. We'll recommend based on your goals.

  2. 02

    Name your LLC

    Real-time availability check. We reserve your name as part of the filing.

  3. 03

    Add members

    Single-member or multi-member. We handle the operating agreement.

  4. 04

    Registered agent

    Included for year one. US business address that meets state requirements.

  5. 05

    File with the state

    We submit your Articles of Organization and track approval.

  6. 06

    Get your EIN

    Federal tax ID issued by the IRS — required for banking and Stripe.

  7. 07

    Open banking

    Mercury, Wise, Relay — fully remote onboarding for non-US founders.

FAQ from Indonesia

Can I form a US LLC from Indonesia as a non-US founder?+

Yes. There is no US residency, citizenship, or visa requirement to own a US LLC. We handle the full filing remotely for founders based in Indonesia.

Which US state should I choose?+

Wyoming and Delaware are the most popular for non-US founders — Wyoming for privacy and the lowest annual cost ($60), Delaware for credibility and investor expectations. New Mexico is a low-cost alternative with no annual report. We'll recommend during the application.

Do I need to fly to the US?+

No. Formation, EIN, and most US business banks (Mercury, Wise, Relay) onboard remotely with a passport and your formation documents. No travel required.

How long does the whole process take?+

The online application is about ten minutes. State approval is typically 48–72 hours. EIN follows in 1–4 weeks depending on IRS load — we can rush it. Banking opens within 1–5 business days after EIN.

Will I pay US tax on my LLC profits as a Indonesia resident?+

A single-member LLC owned by a non-US person with no US-source income and no US presence (no US office, employees, or dependent agent) is typically not subject to US federal income tax on its profits — but it must file Form 5472 + pro-forma 1120 every year. Your personal income tax in Indonesia still applies to whatever you draw from the LLC. Always confirm with a qualified tax advisor.

Can I open a US business bank from Indonesia?+

Yes. Mercury, Wise Business, and Relay all onboard Indonesia-based founders remotely once your LLC and EIN are in place. You'll need a passport and the formation documents we issue.

Does my Indonesia bank or local tax authority need to know about the US LLC?+

In most jurisdictions you must declare beneficial ownership of foreign entities and report distributions on your personal tax return. Reporting requirements vary widely — your Indonesia accountant should confirm CRS / FATCA / CFC rules that apply to you.

What's included in your pricing?+

State filing fee, registered agent for year one, operating agreement, EIN application, and ongoing compliance reminders. Banking introductions are included; the bank's own onboarding remains their decision.

Can I convert the LLC into a C-Corp later?+

Yes. Many founders start as an LLC and convert to a Delaware C-Corp once they're ready to raise from US VCs. We coordinate the conversion when that day comes.

Ready to form your US company?

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