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US LLC for e-commerce sellers

Multi-country sales, international suppliers, various payment platforms: your e-commerce business is growing fast — sometimes faster than its structure. Here's where a US LLC can, depending on your situation, bring clarity.

Structuring a sales business that goes beyond one market

When an online store serves an international audience, it often has to manage multiple currencies, several payment platforms and sometimes several warehouses or suppliers. A US LLC can simplify some aspects of this organization — without replacing the logistics and customs planning specific to your business.

A note of caution: an LLC alone does not resolve VAT, customs duties, or e-commerce compliance issues specific to each market you sell into. These topics must be handled with an accountant or international VAT specialist, in addition to our support. Depending on the markets targeted, this point is confirmed with an accountant or VAT specialist.

What we review for an e-commerce business

  • Your sales markets and how your revenue breaks down by geography.
  • Your current and desired payment platforms.
  • Your supply chain (suppliers, warehouses, carriers) and its tax implications.

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Our support

What we take care of for your store

In e-commerce, everything depends on your ability to get paid across several markets without blockers. We manage the company formation process and track the main annual deadlines.

Full formation, without travel

State selection, articles, paperwork and registration: we manage it all, entirely remotely. You don't need to travel or be a US resident — you stay focused on your products, suppliers and sales.

The EIN, the key to your platforms

The EIN (federal tax number) is essential to open an account, activate your payment processors and be properly listed on certain marketplaces. We obtain it for you, including without a US Social Security Number.

Bank account, Stripe and sales platforms

An e-commerce business often juggles several currencies, processors and marketplaces. Without support, opening a US account as a non-resident frequently ends in refusals and endless back-and-forth. We prepare your file, point you to suitable institutions and help you activate Stripe and your payment methods.

Tracking IRS obligations

An LLC owned by a non-resident must file specific returns every year — notably Forms 5472 and 1120 — whose omission triggers heavy penalties. We alert you to the main deadlines and help you organize the necessary information. Preparation, validation, signature and filing remain the responsibility of the client or a qualified professional appointed by the client.

A reminder: these steps do not cover VAT, customs duties or the e-commerce compliance specific to each market, which should be handled with an accountant or VAT specialist. Acceptance by a bank or payment provider is never guaranteed, and final compliance of your filings remains your responsibility.

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