For Japanese Founders
🇯🇵Start Your US LLC from Japan. No SSN, No Visa.
米国LLC設立
Start your US company from Japan. Get a US bank account and Stripe access. The US-Japan tax treaty simplifies compliance. 100% remote.
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What's Included
Everything you need to launch from Japan.
Complete LLC Formation
IncludedWe prepare and submit your Articles of Organization in the state you choose and track the filing through to approval. Everything is done remotely from Japan, and your state filing fees are included in the price.
- File in any of the 50 states
- State filing fees included, no surprise charges
- 100% remote, no trip from Japan needed
Operating Agreement
IncludedThe internal rulebook for your LLC: who owns what, how decisions are made, and what happens if an owner leaves. US banks and partners often ask to see it. We prepare one for single or multi-member LLCs, written for your state.
- Single or multi-member
- Written for your formation state
- Ready to share with your bank
US Business Bank Account
IncludedOpen a real US business bank account from Japan, fully online. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide your application from start to approval.
- Apply from Japan, no US trip needed
- Partners like Mercury and Lili
- Accept USD payments from day one
Registered Agent & US Address
IncludedEvery LLC needs a registered agent to receive legal documents and government notices. We give you a verified US business address (never your home address in Japan), then scan and forward everything to you.
- Verified U.S. business address
- Documents scanned and forwarded to you
- Compliance reminders so you never miss a deadline
One payment to form your LLC. Then stay compliant from $99/year, or go fully managed at $149/month.
From signup to operating in days
Watch how StartGlobal forms your LLC, opens your US bank account, and handles your books and taxes, all from Japan.
Free guide Start a US business from your country
- 1Form your LLC
- 2Open a US bank account
- 3Invoice and get paid
Common Concerns
Questions Japanese founders ask
We've helped hundreds of Japanese entrepreneurs form US companies. Here are the most common concerns.
Do I need a Social Security Number?
No. Japanese founders can form a US LLC without a Social Security Number. Your Japanese passport and My Number card are sufficient identification.
How does NTA reporting work?
As a Japanese tax resident, you report worldwide income to the National Tax Agency. The US-Japan Tax Treaty prevents double taxation on the same income.
Japan already has a strong business ecosystem. Why a US LLC?
A US LLC complements your Japanese business. It gives you direct access to US customers, US payment processors with full feature sets, and the ability to sell in USD without intermediaries.
Can I open a US bank account?
Yes. We help you open a US business bank account remotely from Japan. No visit required. You can receive USD payments and manage funds entirely online.
How long does it take?
Most LLCs are formed within 1-2 weeks depending on the state.
Do I need a US address?
No. Your registered agent service includes a verified US business address for legal mail and state correspondence, so you can run everything from home.
Simple pricing
Form your US LLC for one flat fee.
Everything to form your company, with all state and government fees included.
What's included
- Business name check
- State filing, all fees included
- Registered agent, first year
- Included add-ons
- US business bank account help
- Compliance calendar and reminders
One payment. All state and government fees included, no surprises at checkout.
Then stay compliant your way: from $99/year a la carte, or $149/month fully managed. Cancel anytime.
Key Benefits
Why form a US company from Japan?
Japanese founders choose US LLCs for access to the American market, better payment infrastructure, and international credibility.
FAQ
US Company & LLC Questions from Japan
Everything Japanese founders need to know about forming a US LLC
No. The entire process is done remotely from Japan. You do not need a US visa or travel. We handle all filings electronically.
The US-Japan Tax Treaty prevents double taxation on the same income. A single-member LLC is tax-transparent in the US, and you report income to the NTA with credits for any US taxes paid.
Wyoming is popular for its low fees and light annual compliance. Delaware is preferred for founders seeking US venture capital, as VCs prefer Delaware entities.
Yes. While Japan has Stripe, a US LLC gives you access to the full US Stripe feature set and domestic processing rates for US customers.
Yes. Many Japanese founders operate both a Japanese KK and a US LLC. The US LLC handles US-facing revenue while your Japanese entity manages domestic operations.
Yes. We help you open a US business bank account entirely online. Most Japanese founders use Mercury or Wise Business for their US LLC banking needs.
LLC formation takes 3-7 business days. Bank account approval timing is set by the provider.
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is the most popular type of US company for non-residents. It combines personal liability protection with tax flexibility. Unlike a corporation, an LLC offers pass-through taxation, meaning the business itself is not taxed separately.
Yes. This is one of the biggest advantages of forming a US company. With a US LLC and US bank account, you get a full US Stripe account with lower fees, more features, and the ability to accept USD payments globally.
Yes. US LLCs are open to non-citizens and non-residents. You do not need a US visa, Green Card, or Social Security Number. Thousands of Japanese founders form US companies each year.
Yes. You can operate your US LLC entirely from Japan with no physical office in the US. Your registered agent provides the required US address. Many Japanese founders run their US companies fully online.
Yes. We help you open a US business bank account entirely online from Japan. No SSN required.
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