Jurisdictions / US Delaware LLC
US Delaware LLC
Why founders choose it
- Cross-border e-commerce / Amazon sellers
- Trading businesses needing USD collection
- One of the most recognized entity types worldwide
- No state income tax for out-of-state operations
- Friendly to digital banks like Mercury / Airwallex
- Member privacy โ owners not on public record
Costs
| Delaware LLC ยท Standard | $699 | |
| Delaware LLC ยท Premium | $1,099 | |
| Annual compliance | ~$499/yr |
Government fees are passed through at cost; amounts confirmed at order time.
Tax overview
Pass-through taxation; non-US owners taxed only on US-sourced effectively connected income. Annual Form 5472 + pro-forma 1120 required.
Informational only โ not legal or tax advice.
Banking compatibility
Mercury
Remote ยท ~5dAccepts CN-passport founders; requires US entity + EIN; check prohibited-industry list first.
Airwallex
Remote ยท ~3dMost CN-cross-border-friendly; supports CNY settlement and payouts.
Wise Business
Remote ยท ~5dLow barrier โ great to start; pair with a second account for high volumes.
Payoneer
Remote ยท ~3dMarketplace-payout staple; works for nearly every jurisdiction.
Required documents
- Passport for each member
- 3 company name choices
- Proof of address (< 3 months)
Ongoing compliance
- Delaware franchise tax$149+
- Registered agent renewal$199+
FAQs
+Can Chinese citizens own 100%?
Yes. Delaware LLCs have no foreign-ownership restrictions and no US residency requirement.
+How long does the EIN take?
Without an SSN, the SS-4 is filed by fax/mail โ typically 2โ6 weeks.
+What does annual maintenance cost?
About $499: registered agent $199 + franchise tax $300.