For SaaS founders

US LLC for SaaS founders

Invoicing international clients, connecting the right payment tools, and preparing a structure that's legible to future investors: here's why the US LLC appeals to many SaaS founders — and under what conditions.

A structure suited to an international subscription model

A SaaS often invoices clients located in several countries, in both dollars and euros. A US LLC can, depending on your situation, make it easier to access certain invoicing and payment tools used by default in the SaaS ecosystem, and give a professional image recognized by English-speaking clients and partners.

Preparing for a fundraising round

If fundraising is on your roadmap, a US structure is often more legible to investors used to US market standards (shares, shareholder agreements, governance). That said, this doesn't remove the need for dedicated legal advice when the time comes, particularly on the capital structure best suited to your round. [TO BE CONFIRMED WITH A FUNDRAISING ATTORNEY where applicable.]

A note of caution: an LLC does not automatically guarantee access to any given payment tool, nor does it guarantee a tax reduction. Every provider applies its own eligibility criteria, and your LLC's taxation depends on your tax residency and how your business is actually managed.

What we review for a SaaS

  • Your payment needs: currencies, volumes, providers you're considering.
  • Your growth trajectory: bootstrapped, planned fundraising, co-founders.
  • Your tax residency and the country where your business is actually managed.

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