LLC taxes for US non residents

[@jay.rhoden]

Where was this video when I needed it! I spent many many hours of searching, reading and watching KZbin to learn what this guy manages to summarize in 7 minutes.

[@startglobalhq]

Haha yay. Glad you enjoyed it. Wish we could be found earlier :)

[@muhammadbukhsh3852]

If the foreign-owned LLC is not taxed because it doesn't have any physical presence and all the work is carried out of US and if the non-resident owners have ITIN, and they receive salary from the LLC, do foreign owners have to pay tax in the US or just have to file their income? Really need answer to this one

[@JuliaRojas-xn8ji]

Excellent video, but would have liked to have more information about the treaties and what happens when you live and perform services in a treaty country.

[@startglobalhq]

StartGlobal has a tax estimator which could be helpful here! startglobal.co/tax-estimator

[@michaelboyle3944]

Great video!!! You cleared up a lot of my questions that I had for tax and business set up. thank you

[@startglobalhq]

Awesome. Glad it was helpful!

[@carolinacunha6122]

When I filled it out to simulate it appeared to me that I have to fill out 9 forms (1040-NR, B-1 1065, 8804, W8 ECI, 1065, K-1 1065, 8805, WYO-056, and annual report). You mentioned in the video that the forms that had to be filled out were the annual report and forms 5472 and 1120. Can you explain? Thank you 😊

[@kurt755]

How to file a tax return and fill forms 1120 and 5472 will be a great video to watch

[@guhan.indiabusiness]

Lifesaver !! You deserve a medal

[@sandro5407]

I am selling in ebay and fbm amazon, My LLC was create in Wyoming and my produts are in a warehouse in Delaware. I need resale tax in Wyoming or Dealware?

[@dragonier8133]

Thanks for the vids. The first tax would potentially be a deal breaker to form a non-resident US LLC if taxed at 30%. I sell digital products i.e online courses, do consulting to US customers, and run a monthly subscription service.

[@startglobalhq]

As the products you mentioned as generally considered as non-US sourced incomes, there may not be a federal income taxes on them.

[@dragonier8133]

@@startglobalhq Thanks

[@rev.prof.maxgeraldguillaum7468]

Thanks for your explanations. I would like to register NGOs non profit as non residents. We could have private conversations about the registrations.

[@startglobalhq]

At this point we only support LLCs. If you think that is a good fit for your NGO, please head to our website startglobal.co and leave us a message.

[@puresoul9294]

Is there a way to lower the fees of delware llc company dissolving process?

[@muhammadakbar9049]

Hi. I have recently registered single member LLC in Wyoming. The date of LLC registration is 01 April 2024. I am non resident. I have applied for EIN and waiting to receive it. My business sector is truck dispatcher services. Can you guide me when I will be required to file my first tax return, federal and state? Which taxes I will have to pay and when? Waiting for your guidance please.

[@codelucky]

Let's say an LLC registered in Wyoming entitled Xaax LLC has three SaaS products (Saas A, B, and C), and an investor wants to invest in SaaS A... so the founder has decided to pull SaaS A out of XaaX LLC and form SaaS A, Inc as a C-corp in Delaware. What is the feasible method? And how to run multiple products company?

[@startglobalhq]

One feasible method for pulling out SaaS A from Xaax LLC and forming SaaS A, Inc as a C-corp in Delaware is through a statutory conversion. This method allows you to transfer the LLC’s assets and liabilities to a C corp without having to dissolve the LLC altogether. The LLC’s former members become corporate shareholders. It's important to note that it is a bit more legally complicated (as it involves creating a merger plan, etc) when it is time to incorporate Delaware C-corp. You could probably start off normally as a Wyoming LLC and later when it is time to convert, take additional legal help (StartGlobal can help with both)

[@supergirl4817]

​@@startglobalhq for online products why should one go through such legal procedures? An app or website can just change the name in its TOS or Privacy Policy. It's done. Isn't it easy to transfer an app from one company to another if the companies are owned by the same person? 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@codelucky]

@@supergirl4817 Lol, I wish it was that easy.

[@Bambotb]

During annual filing IRS decides if you need to pay federal tax?

[@carolinacunha6122]

Thank you for this video!! Is this information still the same for US non residents opening a LLC in 2024 or did it change?

[@Bambotb]

How is your service better than others doing the same thing for 1/3rd the price?

[@startglobalhq]

If you really compare all our services (which includes the 1st year state franchise tax, 1 year registered agent), it will be comparable(and even better than) to most of similar players

[@azizullah8448]

Very informative video, I was doing a lot of research on Taxes, But you have explained all of them in 1 video, Thank you. Question: I want to hire a professional CPA or Consultant who can help me in Taxes for my Business in USA. Please let me know if you can help me.

[@somoskanguru]

If you have an ecommerce business / dropshipping model selling physical products and shipping them from Chinese/European warehouses to US, do you have to pay federal tax? I suppose not because warehouse is not located in US territory

[@luluvlog5891]

Thank you so much. Now things are much clear now. But, as non-US source income LLC sole owner, do I have to report on anything at all to the IRS, just to make sure that I'm on the safe side? I formed my LLC on mid Dec 2019 and have nor reported on anything at all. My LLC is for e-commerce selling items in non-US states.

[@R1vkei1]

I am also a non-resident What I know is that you must submit reports and declarations even if your income is not related to the United States Especially when the income flows into the company's official bank accounts I advise you to research, verify, and consult so that you do not get involved later

[@milkovivaldi]

If I choose the corporate income tax (21%) for real estate in US I must pay tax also for businesses outside US?

[@milkovivaldi]

Can a LLC do 2 different business I.e. 1 inside US real estate (tax) and the other outside (no tax)?

[@milkovivaldi]

How is trading on the stock exchange considered? In or out US?

[@maximogomez5613]

Thanks for the video, I'm trying the calculator but what if I don't receive any income from USA, and just want the LLC for business bank account and stripe account to accept payments in my country? I won't be doing any business in the US and the LLC will be 100% owned by non-US tax resident.

[@startglobalhq]

In that case, you may not have to pay any income taxes or sales taxes. You may have to pay some yearly state fees (sometimes called as state franchise taxes) just to keep the LLC in good standing

[@vickygurav669]

Does the owner of non US resident LLc needs to file for ITIN?

[@AmuraRetailsUSA]

Hello Sir, I am from India, I have form LLC in USA in for WY state as I do have Amazon global seller account, I have made some sale on Amazon as reseller by sourcing products from USA suppliers but I do not have any bank account associated with this LLC ( USA bank account ), The Amazon paid me the amount generated from sales to direct my India bank account, Please let me know what type of taxes I needs to file in such a cases, Thanks in advance.

[@milkovivaldi]

May I have a LLC company which do business in US at 21% tax (real estate) and, at the same time, do business at stock exchange 0% tax?

[@somoskanguru]

Are there any taxes applied to transferring money from US bank account to foreign bank account from LLC in Wyoming? Also, in terms of commission, what’s the best way to do so. I am referring to a European bank account.

[@fdimb]

do you consider Wyoming to have any benefit at all over New Mexico for non-us residents delivering digital products (canned software, software maintenance, SaaS)?

[@RemiOwadokun-q1m]

Does this apply to INC? or is it considered an LLC?

[@boba___]

Thanks for the helpful video. If I own an e-commerce store that dropships products to US customers or stores products in non-US warehouses, do I still have to pay Federal Income Tax? Also, do print-on-demand businesses fall under this category too?

[@R1vkei1]

Hello brother Did you get the answer to your question? I have now opened a limited liability company and will start entering Merch by Amazon, and I do not know my tax status related to this matter.

[@boba___]

@@R1vkei1 if your company is: 1. based outside of the US (and/or you’re nor a US citizen) 2. AND does not hold inventory (or production processes) on US soil Then your company does not have to pay federal taxes nor US income taxes should apply to you. I’m not a legal professional, so do not consider this legal advise. These are just my findings.

[@R1vkei1]

@@boba___ Well.. Thank you, in this case even the private online store almost does not have federal taxes?

[@boba___]

@@R1vkei1 I’m guessing that by private online store you mean Shopify/3rd-party stores that are not part of e-com marketplaces. If so, then yes, AFAIK, these (assuming the previous conditions mentioned) are not considered US entities. However, if you’re planning to do Amazon FBA then things might be different. It’s a bit of a gray area since if your business is considered to be highly active specifically in US economy, then it might be subject to US taxes. I know that Amazon enforces pretty strict application rules and tax filing, so your best bet here is checking Amazon’s FBA application requirements AND consulting a professional. I’m just a random online person who might not know what they’re talking about.

[@R1vkei1]

@@boba___ Well, well... Thank you for your interest I'm going to start with merch bu Amazon, not Amazon FBA Do you have any information about print on demand?

[@somoskanguru]

Do you also help to file all forms necessary to operate your LLC?

[@abdallahhazaz3697]

Ok, so there is no Federal tax on nonresident LLC companies that don't have us income source, but, what LLC should file to IRS? What type of forms? Thanks

[@TEXLIFE]

5472 and 1120 proforma

[@sixtomina6128]

Didn't see the link for tax estimator?

[@startglobalhq]

startglobal.co/tax-estimator

[@nguyenhieuhao]

Thank for your useful information. If i register LLC in Wyoming and products are exported from my home country to a warehouse in Texas and wait for sale, should i re-register LLC again in Texas?

[@startglobalhq]

Depends on the warehouse. If it is not owned by your company and are on a contractual basis, you may not be required to register LLC in Texas

[@H80989]

Would you say trucking company as a non resident in the US would be taxed ? What if i set up my LLC in wyoming or delaware? Great video thanks

[@startglobalhq]

Yes, as you'd own physical assets in the country, you mostly would have to pay US income taxes. There will be federal income taxes no matter the state where you form your LLC.

[@marketingforinteriordesigners]

Great video! I am a non US resident offering coaching services to US residents from my home country. Does opening up an LLC in Connecticut attract paying federal tax to the IRS? thankyou

[@startglobalhq]

Yes it does! You'll have to file federal taxes irrespective of the state. We'd suggest Wyoming if you are a non-resident. Please check our full website here startglobal.co/ you can also reach out to our customer support at [e-mail]

[@BoostYourRussian]

I thought that a single-member LLC started by a non-US resident with no physical presence in the US that sells digital products globally is supposed to pay 0% tax in the US. However, your tax estimator tool calculates 30% federal income tax. Why is that so?

[@startglobalhq]

It depends on the digital product. Some states have started considering it as royalties. In that case, it is considered as FDAP income and therefore 30% tax

[@anakein]

@@startglobalhq What about Wyoming, does it consider it as royalty? Which are the states that have started considering it as royalty?

[@guhan.indiabusiness]

@@anakein @StartGlobal I also would like to know, which states consider it as a royalty

[@ffggppii6775]

Hi! What does total income mean? Does it mean monthly or annual income? When should taxes be required to pay? If I have no income do I have to give a report? Is it mandatory?

[@startglobalhq]

Annual income. Taxes have to be paid quarterly if you have to pay more than $1000/year as taxes. Otherwise annually. Yes, there are reports to be filed even if you have no US income. They are mandatory and come with huge fines, if not filed.

[@kevinbusinesstalk4605]

Educative. Thank you

[@startglobalhq]

You're welcome. Thank you. Let me know you have any questions :)

[@ryonkerr4224]

Jamaica has a treaty with the US how can I know about tax exemptions

[@startglobalhq]

You can check our tax estimator tool to get a basic understanding of the taxes for a Jamaican resident - startglobal.co/tools/tax-estimator

[@soniakhameed3412]

If I open Business/Trust United States LLC Account at TD Ameritrade Stock Markeet how much tax will be charged on its dividends?

[@startglobalhq]

FDAP incomes are usually taxed at 30% :)

[@null_spacex]

Trinidad has a tax treaty with the US, but how can I know if we are exempt here?

[@startglobalhq]

Trinidad & Tobago is exempt from ECI income tax

[@null_spacex]

@@startglobalhq thanks!

[@andiaman5864]

Great video and I have a question, I want to sell on Amazon USA from Poland, so how hard is it to set up all these LLCs, TAX, BANK, etc. except an amazon account I know how to set up. Thank you for the info.

[@startglobalhq]

We have an all-in-one package for $599 where you get an LLC + US bank + debit card(physical & virtual) + address + phone number + registered agent. Basically, everything a foreign-owned Amazon FBA business needs in the US. For details - startglobal.co/

[@karanvarindersingh8182]

What about state income tax of New Mexico for non US residents LLC ?

[@startglobalhq]

Nonresidents, must file in New Mexico here when they have a federal filing requirement and have income from any New Mexico source whatsoever

[@MartinBenesCreative]

Hi there, is a digital product sold and created form outside of US considered as taxable or not? From my understanding it is not. Thanks for all the useful info. I’m referring to Delaware.

[@startglobalhq]

From a federal income tax point of view, it is not taxable. However, certain states consider it as a 'product' and thereby imposing sales tax on digital products. (I know it isn't sorta fair, but it is what it is). And to trigger sales tax in a state, one has to cross a minimum threshold in that state. So as long as you stay under that threshold, you needn't pay sales tax either.

[@MartinBenesCreative]

@@startglobalhq thank. When creating the llc in Delaware which conditions applies?

[@eduardosoares2484]

I'm not a resident or american citizen. If my BVI company open a Delaware LLC and buy common stocks through this US company will the dividends be taxed if i never withdraw them from the LLC?

[@startglobalhq]

Most likely it will be taxed since an LLC is a disregarded entity and therefore from a tax point of view, it's a foreign company buying the stocks. Therefore the stock broker would most likely deduct 30% taxes (dividends is FDAP income).

[@lovecastle9x1]

Hello, I have a delaware LLC and I have an eBay store registered using my LLC name. I am doing dropshipping, buy from other merchant in US and ship directly to my customer. So is it considered a US source income? I read on other source that it's not taxable but I'm still confused.

[@startglobalhq]

Since the merchant is in US, it will most likely be considered a US income. Therefore, you'll have to federal income taxes on this

[@rebal1681]

@@startglobalhq I have a similar issue. Have you any expertise on tax treaties with other countries?

[@rebal1681]

Can I ask, what country are you in?

[@onlinesellingphilippines1034]

Is there a State Franchise Tax in Wyoming? If yes, how much?

[@startglobalhq]

There is an annual report fee of about $60 and more expenses depending on your business

[@Mima-zf4vn]

Hello, I'm providing dispatch services to small trucking companies from US. I'm located in Europe and I'm thinking of setting up my LLC in Wyoming. I don't have any physical assets in US and I get paid based on companies percentage from services I provide. Would I pay taxes when I open my LLC? Thanks!

[@startglobalhq]

If your services are performed from Europe, then you most likely wouldn't have to pay federal/state income taxes. Although, specifics have to be looked into :)

[@kevinramos6986]

Thanks for the video. I have a question regarding the processing of taxes in the situation I will describe below and would like, if possible, an answer. I am a US citizen who has always lived outside the United States, I am thinking of setting up an LLC in Delaware or Wyoming to handle providing my software services (freelancing/agency) to clients. I plan to continue to work remotely from Europe. Based on this situation described above, do I have to pay taxes in the United States if I provide services to non-U.S. companies?

[@startglobalhq]

If you are providing freelancing software services from Europe, you most likely may NOT have to pay US income taxes as the incomes may be considered non-US sourced. However, it is better to consult with a tax attorney (or sign up to StartGlobal plans) for advice specific to your situation

[@kattandina]

Are there any taxes applied on transferring out money from an LLC account in Delaware to foreign accounts outside the US ex. UAE ( i.e paying / transferring money in return for services)? Also, are there any taxes on transferring OUT money from an LLC in delaware to another in delaware?

[@startglobalhq]

It largely depends on how the money is earned. If the income is US sourced, then you would have to pay US taxes whether the money is transferred out of the LLC account or not. If the taxes are already paid (or you have decided that you'd pay), then just moving around money between accounts won't result in additional taxes in the US. We wouldn't be able to help you out on taxes on countries other than US.

[@Wlidzz]

Hi Dina, I hade the same question as well, I am from UAE & I’m thinking of having an LLC in Delaware, please let me know if you already formed an LLc I would like to get your advice on which taxes u ended up paying if you are resident in UAE

[@kattandina]

@@Wlidzz Hi Walid, I haven't formed a company in Delaware, therefore, I'm unable to provide the advice you're seeking on taxes. I hope you find the information you're looking for, and please share it when you do ; ) Best of luck.

[@Hembhu2411]

U earned a subscriber

[@andrew-isac]

how is it that no fedral tax applies for provided freelance services dealing with americans .. , isnt it still a US income source supposedly? @0:57

[@startglobalhq]

If the freelancer is providing personal services (e.g, consulting, software dev, designing) from abroad without any US dependent agent(exclusive contractor, full-time employee, etc), then the income is NOT considered to be foreign sourced. Hence federal income tax won't apply

[@andrew-isac]

@@startglobalhq aha okay , even through he work "online" with local business based in usa , That doesn't make difference & still no federal tax, Right ?

[@raeesahmadkhan6862]

which state is best for a freelance web development services company? and what will be the tax criteria?

[@startglobalhq]

I suggest Wyoming for non-residents as it provides a lot of online privacy and the processing time is much faster than Delaware. If the services are provided from outside US, then there won't be any federal income tax and most other taxes.

[@anakein]

@@startglobalhq What do you mean by online privacy in this context? Could you please elaborate? Thanks.

[@klaaskay2685]

This is a much more detailed explanation I've come across. I have a couple of questions that would your help to clarify: 1. Can an LLC formed in Wyoming be used for different kinds of business? I've planned to do ecommerce (dropshipping) but also want to scale it into a digital agency sometime later. 2. If the dropshipper is based in the US and sends products to US customers, will this still be taxable for an LLC formed in Wyoming (since it is considered US-sourced)? 3. For the state sales tax, this will be based on the state of the customers I'm selling to, right? That means I'll have to keep track of all US-based customers to see whether it exceeds the threshold of individual state my customers base in?

[@startglobalhq]

1. Yes, you can. 2. Yes, most likely it will be taxed. 3. Yes, it depends on the state where the customers are located. If you use shopify or other builders, you can use Taxjar (or similar tools) to automatically track and take care of sales taxes.

[@klaaskay2685]

@@startglobalhq Thanks much for your response. As for no. 2, does it apply to Amazon FBA too?

[@guhan.indiabusiness]

@StartGlobal what are the states that consider digital products sold by non-residents as Products / need us to pay them?

[@guhan.indiabusiness]

By the way, I was the 1000th subscriber :D

[@startglobalhq]

There are 28 states that tax digital products including Indiana, Kentucky, etc. Here's an article for more info - www.quaderno.io/blog/sales-tax-digital-products-us

[@YoussefArafa-y5j]

my company is registered in delaware and i sell saas for us residents and i dont have us employees so what do I pay?

[@startglobalhq]

If it's an LLC, you may not have to pay federal/state income taxes. But but but, some states are planning to consider SaaS as digital products. If that's the case, you may have to pay sales tax for those revenue you make in those states. If it's a C-Corp, you'll have to pay corporate income taxes.

[@Aj33tsir]

great video

[@arsenalken996]

do i have to pay Delaware Franchise Tax if i am non-resident of US?

[@startglobalhq]

Yes, you'll have to

[@otmanalami6621]

What about taxes on stock investment, stocks bought or sold ( for non us citizens who have wyoming llc ) Any additional form or tax to file?!

[@startglobalhq]

Such incomes are generally considered as FDAP incomes which will be taxed at 30% for non-US residents by default. This tax will be normally withheld by your US broker. If your country has a tax treaty with US, the tax rate will be reduced.

[@otmanalami6621]

@@startglobalhq I think those 30% is for the dividends that those companies pay me

[@p.c.h.6721]

Hello, could you please tell me if as a U.S. non resident I could use an LLC to open an account with a US broker so I can invest my savings and once in a while pay myself so I can retire in Mexico?

[@startglobalhq]

Yes, you can do that

[@p.c.h.6721]

@@startglobalhq Thank you 🙏 Is that something that you can help me with?

[@razzakmemon6793]

Sir i am not citizen of USA, I want to create LLC FOR ONLINE PURPOSE QUESTION IS WHICH STATE BEST IN TAX PROSPECTIVE

[@startglobalhq]

Wyoming and Delaware are my favourites due to low taxes and privacy preferences.

[@nft9321]

What if I am only doing Amazon? About form 5472? Some US lawyer on here says if you don't file it every year and also file it correctly and on time you get auto fine of 25 grand from the lovely IRS And possibly form 1040?

[@startglobalhq]

Yes, you will have to file Form 5472 and pro-forma Form 1120 if you are a non-resident owning an LLC

[@nft9321]

@@startglobalhq Thanks a lot great friend. Is it true about the 25 grand auto fine if forms are not submitted or submitted correctly?

[@rebal1681]

@@nft9321 be careful with the IRS.

[@Success_Strategies_Studio]

Are these all the taxes an LLC have to potentially pay ?

[@startglobalhq]

Yup, more or less :)

[@busterdouglas6440]

I'm an online English teacher, and since my line of work is similar to consultants or designers(we conduct our services in a similar way, provide a service online and get paid), can I open an LLC with you and get a US bank account?

[@startglobalhq]

Yes, you can get them as an online teacher

[@busterdouglas6440]

@@startglobalhq I don't have a website for my business, is that a problem?

[@jay.rhoden]

Just be aware that creating a US LLC comes with administrative/financial/legal responsibilities. Definitely look up how much it costs to get an accountant to do your LLC tax return. US LLC's have significant advantages, but they are not for every person in every financial situation. (In the country I am resident in, most people consider it not advantageous to have a US LLC. But of course everyone's circumstances are different)

[@daurgo2001]

Great video, but you're in another much 'bigger' channel somewhere, right!? I can't quite put my finger on it...

[@leedgreenassociate]

if i am an ecommerce digital online course seller and some customers are us residents but not all should I pay tax?

[@ointmentalforexport5657]

Hats off for you

[@startglobalhq]

Yay!

[@lylehowelldonald2058]

I'm not living in the US, may I open a LLC?

[@startglobalhq]

Oh yes you can.

[@maryfreedom5]

To visit your website you must give the possibility to reject non-essential cookies, otherwise goodbye

[@shanpieee]

thank you

[@startglobalhq]

You're welcome :)

[@tamil_tamilian]

A feedback and a question In the place where it asks for income, please mention of its annual and currency symbol to avoid confusion for non us residents. I am from India and planning to register an US business remotely. It's going to be App members memberships fee based income (is that taxable?) and no physical person there. Is New Mexico a good choice or should I prefer Wyoming for any reason? Please share your opinion. Also, US- India have tax treaty. In that case shouldn't the federal tax be zero? Because your tax estimator tool was showing tax amount for the Mobile app business as US source of income.

[@startglobalhq]

Thanks for the feedback. Duly noted. Regarding your app membership fee based income: generally speaking, access to apps and SaaS are considered as a royalty by IRS. Think of it like this: Developers make a software and they grant their users *license* to access their software for a fee. So, they are essentially charging a royalty. And royalties are considered as FDAP incomes (considered kinda like a passive income like rents, dividends, etc). FDAP incomes are US-sourced income even if you have no physical location or a person located in the US. It is because in this case, they look at the place where the customer is located and not where the app is built. Therefore app membership incomes are generally US-sourced. Because India has a tax treaty with the US, all the ECI incomes(like salary, income from e-commerce, etc) are 100% tax-exempt. But royalties are an FDAP income (not ECI income). So, they are taxed usually at 30%, but because of the tax treaty, you'll have a reduced rate of 15%. Regarding New Mexico or Wyoming: I'd generally prefer Wyoming due to its quick processing time and privacy provisions. BTW, consider this only as general information, and not financial/tax advice. StartGlobal has a monthly 'LLC maintenance plan' after you form an LLC, that can take care of all your tax obligations, in case you're interested.

[@tamil_tamilian]

@@startglobalhq Thank you very much. That was a great explanation. By the way, how much an what is the monthly/yearly? maintenance plan? Apart from the one time first year payment plan I see 3 other plans, compliance, state and federal tax plans. I would contact you during the tax time as you have a clear understanding compared to many other service providers.👍

[@kile009]

@startglobalhq so just to be clear; if I'm a non resident and I open a single member LLC in Wyoming and my home country also has a 100% tax free treaty with the US, I won't have to pay the Personal Income taxes of 15.3%?

[@startglobalhq]

If your business is something like a software agency, marketing/design agency or anything where it is not considered a US-sourced income, then you won't have to pay any US income taxes :)

[@kile009]

@@startglobalhq Thanks. Does that change if I start selling Print on demand apparel and Items? I'm just using my designs after all.